Ripiceni: population and statistics
Ripiceni has a population of 4,795 (2026) across 56.0 km², or 85.6 people per km². It ranks 812 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +124.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,795 residents
- 56.0 km²
- 86 people/km²
Key points
Among the 78 localities in Botoșani County, Ripiceni ranks No. 25 by population.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 65.3 ‰ in Ripiceni, compared with an average of 21.4 ‰ in Botoșani County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 192.7 ‰ in Ripiceni, compared with an average of 442.3 ‰ in Botoșani County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Ripiceni: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (10 businesses).
Ripiceni in numbers
Where is Ripiceni?
Population of Ripiceni over time
Ripiceni had 2,140 residents in 2016 and 4,795 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,000 |
| 2022 | 5,180 |
| 2023 | 5,493 |
| 2024 | 5,408 |
| 2025 | 5,081 |
| 2026 | 4,795 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Botoșani County for “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,846 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Mihălășeni, 4.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Săveni (7,746 residents), 20 km away.
All indicators for Ripiceni
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 | Ripiceni | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.5 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 3,072 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 65.3 ‰ | 21.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 5 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.4 ‰ | 6.6 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,728 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.1 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 3,033 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ripiceni | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.79 km | 4.53 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,482 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.42 ‰ | 1.50 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,225 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 924 | 200,320 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,580 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 192.7 ‰ | 442.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 3,158 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 51.6 m² | 47.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,422 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ripiceni | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 5.0 ‰ | 21.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 3,115 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.21 ‰ | 1.54 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 3,001 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ripiceni | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 18 ‰ | 133 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 3,122 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.1% | 1.5% | 2.3% | ranked 1,670 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Ripiceni | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.0 nights | 0.4 | 0.4 | ranked 1,070 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 26 ‰ | 265 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 1,066 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.8 ‰ | 7.0 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,057 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Ripiceni | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 2.9 m³ | 20.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,592 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Ripiceni | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.21 ‰ | 1.60 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,689 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.21 ‰ | 0.36 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,629 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Ripiceni | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 37 ‰ | 130 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 3,079 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.1 per 10,000 inh. | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,558 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Ripiceni
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 trade16 · 35.6%
- Transport and storage7 · 15.6%
- Manufacturing4 · 8.9%
- Accommodation and food services4 · 8.9%
- Administrative and support services4 · 8.9%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing3 · 6.7%
- Other service activities3 · 6.7%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)10 · 22.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)9 · 20.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines5 · 11.1%
- Food and beverage service activities4 · 8.9%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services3 · 6.7%
- Warehousing and transport support activities3 · 6.7%
- Repair of computers and personal and household goods3 · 6.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ripiceni?
Ripiceni has 4,795 residents (2026), ranking 812 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Ripiceni?
Ripiceni covers 56.0 km², with a density of 86 people per km².
Is the population of Ripiceni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ripiceni went from 2,140 to 4,795, a change of +124.1%.
Where is Ripiceni?
Ripiceni is in Botoșani County. Latitude 47.936, longitude 27.133.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ripiceni?
In Ripiceni, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 65.3 ‰ (2025), ranking 5 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ripiceni?
In Ripiceni, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 192.7 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,158 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Which localities border Ripiceni?
The nearest to Ripiceni are Mihălășeni (4.6 km), Manoleasa (7.1 km), Dobârceni (11 km), Hănești (11 km), Vlăsinești (16 km).