Răuseni: population and statistics
Răuseni has a population of 2,364 (2026) across 51.0 km², or 46.3 people per km². It ranks 2,025 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −14.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,364 residents
- 51.0 km²
- 46 people/km²
Key points
Among the 78 localities in Botoșani County, Răuseni ranks No. 64 by population.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 10.6 ‰ in Răuseni, compared with an average of 21.4 ‰ in Botoșani County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 0.5% in Răuseni, compared with an average of 1.5% in Botoșani County and 2.0% nationally.
Răuseni: the most common activity among active businesses is Land transport and transport via pipelines (8 businesses).
Răuseni in numbers
Where is Răuseni?
Population of Răuseni over time
Răuseni had 2,752 residents in 2016 and 2,364 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,504 |
| 2022 | 2,471 |
| 2023 | 2,429 |
| 2024 | 2,418 |
| 2025 | 2,387 |
| 2026 | 2,364 |
Did you know?
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,148 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Călărași, 6.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Andrieșeni (3,764 residents), 7.5 km away.
All indicators for Răuseni
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 | Răuseni | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.8 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,876 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.5 ‰ | 21.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,009 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.0 ‰ | 6.6 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,051 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.0 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,295 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Răuseni | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.63 km | 4.53 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,160 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.85 ‰ | 1.50 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,793 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,215 | 200,320 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,024 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 514.0 ‰ | 442.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,269 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 40.1 m² | 47.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,708 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.42 ‰ | 2.01 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,638 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Răuseni | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 10.6 ‰ | 21.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 3,016 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.85 ‰ | 1.54 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,676 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Răuseni | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 33 ‰ | 133 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,845 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.5% | 1.5% | 2.3% | ranked 2,890 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Răuseni | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 19.5 m³ | 20.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,819 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Răuseni | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.42 ‰ | 0.71 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,271 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Răuseni | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 78 ‰ | 130 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,122 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.2 per 10,000 inh. | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,204 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Răuseni
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 trade9 · 18.8%
- Transport and storage8 · 16.7%
- Construction7 · 14.6%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing6 · 12.5%
- Manufacturing5 · 10.4%
- Accommodation and food services5 · 10.4%
- Professional, scientific and technical3 · 6.2%
Most common activities
- Land transport and transport via pipelines8 · 16.7%
- Specialised construction activities7 · 14.6%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services6 · 12.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)6 · 12.5%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)6 · 12.5%
- Construction of buildings5 · 10.4%
- Food and beverage service activities5 · 10.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities4 · 8.3%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)3 · 6.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Răuseni?
Răuseni has 2,364 residents (2026), ranking 2,025 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Răuseni?
Răuseni covers 51.0 km², with a density of 46 people per km².
Is the population of Răuseni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Răuseni went from 2,752 to 2,364, a change of −14.1%.
Where is Răuseni?
Răuseni is in Botoșani County. Latitude 47.553, longitude 27.221.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Răuseni?
In Răuseni, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 10.6 ‰ (2026), ranking 3,016 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Răuseni?
In Răuseni, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 0.5% (2026), ranking 2,890 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Which localities border Răuseni?
The nearest to Răuseni are Călărași (6.8 km), Hlipiceni (7.0 km), Andrieșeni (7.5 km), Plugari (9.8 km), Șipote (9.9 km).