Săveni (Botoșani County): population and statistics
Săveni has a population of 7,746 (2026) across 59.0 km², or 131 people per km². It ranks 382 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −4.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 7,746 residents
- 59.0 km²
- 131 people/km²
Key points
Among the 78 localities in Botoșani County, Săveni ranks No. 7 by population.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.26 ‰ in Săveni, compared with an average of 1.50 ‰ in Botoșani County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 188 ‰ in Săveni, compared with an average of 130 ‰ in Botoșani County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Săveni: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (72 businesses).
Săveni in numbers
Where is Săveni?
Population of Săveni over time
Săveni had 8,107 residents in 2016 and 7,746 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 8,015 |
| 2022 | 7,913 |
| 2023 | 7,865 |
| 2024 | 7,832 |
| 2025 | 7,845 |
| 2026 | 7,746 |
Did you know?
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,258 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Vlăsinești, 5.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Botoșani (110,103 residents), 27 km away.
All indicators for Săveni
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 | Săveni | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.3 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,993 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.6 ‰ | 21.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 373 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.6 ‰ | 6.6 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,716 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.9 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,919 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Săveni | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.61 km | 4.53 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,324 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.26 ‰ | 1.50 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,376 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 3,094 | 200,320 | 10,177,161 | ranked 431 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 399.4 ‰ | 442.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,672 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 40.8 m² | 47.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,655 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.26 ‰ | 2.01 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,805 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Săveni | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 20.5 ‰ | 21.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,380 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.65 ‰ | 1.54 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,815 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Săveni | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 115 ‰ | 133 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 835 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.3% | 1.5% | 2.3% | ranked 2,207 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Săveni | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 15.0 m³ | 20.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,112 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.59 km | 2.24 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,420 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Săveni | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.65 ‰ | 1.60 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,025 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.39 ‰ | 0.36 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,826 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.77 ‰ | 0.71 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 446 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Săveni | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 188 ‰ | 130 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 156 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: Săveni
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 trade89 · 30.5%
- Transport and storage27 · 9.2%
- Construction25 · 8.6%
- Accommodation and food services24 · 8.2%
- Administrative and support services20 · 6.8%
- Manufacturing19 · 6.5%
- Professional, scientific and technical18 · 6.2%
- Information and communication15 · 5.1%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)72 · 24.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)41 · 14.0%
- Specialised construction activities23 · 7.9%
- Food and beverage service activities22 · 7.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines21 · 7.2%
- Construction of buildings17 · 5.8%
- Computer programming, consultancy and related activities12 · 4.1%
- Office administration and business support activities11 · 3.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities10 · 3.4%
- Real estate activities10 · 3.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Săveni?
Săveni has 7,746 residents (2026), ranking 382 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Săveni?
Săveni covers 59.0 km², with a density of 131 people per km².
Is the population of Săveni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Săveni went from 8,107 to 7,746, a change of −4.5%.
Where is Săveni?
Săveni is in Botoșani County. Latitude 47.953, longitude 26.859.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Săveni?
In Săveni, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.26 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,376 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Săveni?
In Săveni, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 188 ‰ (2025), ranking 156 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Which localities border Săveni?
The nearest to Săveni are Vlăsinești (5.1 km), Știubieni (7.7 km), Ungureni (9.2 km), Drăgușeni (9.7 km), Hănești (10 km).