Roma: population and statistics
Roma has a population of 3,827 (2026) across 47.1 km², or 81.2 people per km². It ranks 1,147 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +11.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,827 residents
- 47.1 km²
- 81 people/km²
Key points
Among the 78 localities in Botoșani County, Roma ranks No. 34 by population.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 0.5% in Roma, compared with an average of 1.5% in Botoșani County and 2.0% nationally.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: 8.4 ‰ in Roma, compared with an average of 11.1 ‰ in Botoșani County and 11.1 ‰ nationally.
Roma: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (26 businesses).
Roma in numbers
Where is Roma?
Population of Roma over time
Roma had 3,428 residents in 2016 and 3,827 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,945 |
| 2022 | 3,922 |
| 2023 | 3,899 |
| 2024 | 3,897 |
| 2025 | 3,857 |
| 2026 | 3,827 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Botoșani County for “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 92% of localities.
- “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,604 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Dimăcheni, 4.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Mihai Eminescu (9,229 residents), 11 km away.
All indicators for Roma
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 | Roma | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.8 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,292 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.4 ‰ | 21.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 656 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.4 ‰ | 6.6 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 905 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.4 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,890 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Roma | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.35 ‰ | 1.50 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 783 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,645 | 200,320 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,337 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 429.8 ‰ | 442.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,300 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 46.0 m² | 47.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,110 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.75 ‰ | 2.01 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 165 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Roma | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 20.4 ‰ | 21.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,391 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.14 ‰ | 1.54 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 852 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Roma | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 81 ‰ | 133 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,346 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 |
Health
| Indicator | Roma | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.52 ‰ | 1.60 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,416 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.52 ‰ | 0.36 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,069 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Roma | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 95 ‰ | 130 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,427 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.6 per 10,000 inh. | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,202 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Roma
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 trade38 · 20.0%
- Transport and storage28 · 14.7%
- Construction27 · 14.2%
- Administrative and support services17 · 8.9%
- Accommodation and food services16 · 8.4%
- Manufacturing15 · 7.9%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing10 · 5.3%
- Professional, scientific and technical8 · 4.2%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)26 · 13.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)25 · 13.2%
- Specialised construction activities23 · 12.1%
- Construction of buildings22 · 11.6%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines20 · 10.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities17 · 8.9%
- Food and beverage service activities16 · 8.4%
- Civil engineering15 · 7.9%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities11 · 5.8%
- Manufacture of food products9 · 4.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Roma?
Roma has 3,827 residents (2026), ranking 1,147 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Roma?
Roma covers 47.1 km², with a density of 81 people per km².
Is the population of Roma growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Roma went from 3,428 to 3,827, a change of +11.6%.
Where is Roma?
Roma is in Botoșani County. Latitude 47.864, longitude 26.576.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Roma?
In Roma, “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%.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Roma?
In Roma, “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 8.4 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,890 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 13.0 ‰.
Which localities border Roma?
The nearest to Roma are Dimăcheni (4.6 km), Nicșeni (5.4 km), Leorda (8.9 km), Corlăteni (9.9 km), Brăești (11 km).