Răchiți: population and statistics
Răchiți has a population of 5,460 (2026) across 71.5 km², or 76.3 people per km². It ranks 646 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +12.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,460 residents
- 71.5 km²
- 76 people/km²
Key points
Among the 78 localities in Botoșani County, Răchiți ranks No. 19 by population.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.18 ‰ in Răchiți, compared with an average of 0.71 ‰ in Botoșani County and 1.08 ‰ nationally.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 1.8 in Răchiți, compared with an average of 2.9 per 10,000 inh. in Botoșani County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Răchiți: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (53 businesses).
Răchiți in numbers
Where is Răchiți?
Population of Răchiți over time
Răchiți had 4,876 residents in 2016 and 5,460 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,006 |
| 2022 | 5,012 |
| 2023 | 5,074 |
| 2024 | 5,291 |
| 2025 | 5,424 |
| 2026 | 5,460 |
Did you know?
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,021 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Botoșani (110,103 residents), 5.3 km away.
All indicators for Răchiți
Value for the locality, then the regional average and the national median (for counts: regional and national totals). The gauge places the locality between the lowest and highest value in the country.
Population
| Indicator | Răchiți | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.3 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 534 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.2 ‰ | 21.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,099 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.5 ‰ | 6.6 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 575 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.3 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,775 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Răchiți | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.14 km | 4.53 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,221 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.20 ‰ | 1.50 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 860 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 3,411 | 200,320 | 10,177,161 | ranked 370 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 624.7 ‰ | 442.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 500 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 56.2 m² | 47.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 934 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.75 ‰ | 2.01 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 436 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Răchiți | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 24.4 ‰ | 21.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,037 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.38 ‰ | 1.54 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,349 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Răchiți | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 189 ‰ | 133 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 430 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.8% | 1.5% | 2.3% | ranked 2,620 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Răchiți | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 13.7 m³ | 20.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,190 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.00 km | 2.24 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,089 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Răchiți | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.37 ‰ | 1.60 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,103 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.37 ‰ | 0.36 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,942 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.18 ‰ | 0.71 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 2,034 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Răchiți | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 73 ‰ | 130 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,344 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.8 per 10,000 inh. | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,760 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Răchiți
Active businesses in the business register with a recorded activity, by section and by activity (NACE Rev. 2). Only activities with at least 3 businesses are shown.
By industry section
- Wholesale and retail trade77 · 24.2%
- Manufacturing33 · 10.4%
- Transport and storage32 · 10.1%
- Administrative and support services29 · 9.1%
- Professional, scientific and technical26 · 8.2%
- Construction21 · 6.6%
- Real estate19 · 6.0%
- Other service activities16 · 5.0%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)53 · 16.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)46 · 14.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines30 · 9.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities22 · 6.9%
- Specialised construction activities19 · 6.0%
- Real estate activities19 · 6.0%
- Rental and leasing activities17 · 5.3%
- Construction of buildings16 · 5.0%
- Manufacture of food products15 · 4.7%
- Food and beverage service activities13 · 4.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Răchiți?
Răchiți has 5,460 residents (2026), ranking 646 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Răchiți?
Răchiți covers 71.5 km², with a density of 76 people per km².
Is the population of Răchiți growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Răchiți went from 4,876 to 5,460, a change of +12.0%.
Where is Răchiți?
Răchiți is in Botoșani County. Latitude 47.796, longitude 26.679.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Răchiți?
In Răchiți, “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.18 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,034 of 2,248 localities; the national median is 0.47 ‰.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Răchiți?
In Răchiți, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.8 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 2,760 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Which localities border Răchiți?
The nearest to Răchiți are Botoșani (5.3 km), Unțeni (7.0 km), Nicșeni (8.3 km), Mihai Eminescu (10 km), Stăuceni (11 km).