Ștefănești (Botoșani County): population and statistics
Ștefănești has a population of 5,855 (2026) across 96.7 km², or 60.6 people per km². It ranks 593 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −0.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,855 residents
- 96.7 km²
- 61 people/km²
Key points
Among the 78 localities in Botoșani County, Ștefănești ranks No. 16 by population.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 28.0 ‰ in Ștefănești, compared with an average of 21.4 ‰ in Botoșani County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.53 km in Ștefănești, compared with an average of 2.24 km in Botoșani County and 3.05 km nationally.
Ștefănești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (31 businesses).
Ștefănești in numbers
Where is Ștefănești?
Population of Ștefănești over time
Ștefănești had 5,908 residents in 2016 and 5,855 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,389 |
| 2022 | 6,286 |
| 2023 | 6,202 |
| 2024 | 6,092 |
| 2025 | 5,968 |
| 2026 | 5,855 |
Did you know?
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 13,538 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Durnești, 6.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Flămânzi (11,100 residents), 35 km away.
All indicators for Ștefănești
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 | Ștefănești | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.4 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,876 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 28.0 ‰ | 21.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 128 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.9 ‰ | 6.6 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 737 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.4 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,396 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ștefănești | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.74 km | 4.53 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,849 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.37 ‰ | 1.50 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,328 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,521 | 200,320 | 10,177,161 | ranked 620 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 430.6 ‰ | 442.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,287 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 43.3 m² | 47.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,405 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ștefănești | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 11.8 ‰ | 21.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,967 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.51 ‰ | 1.54 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,910 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ștefănești | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 69 ‰ | 133 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,609 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 4.2% | 1.5% | 2.3% | ranked 860 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Ștefănești | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 13.3 m³ | 20.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,210 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.53 km | 2.24 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,618 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Ștefănești | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.68 ‰ | 1.60 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 928 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.34 ‰ | 0.36 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,097 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.20 ‰ | 0.71 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 136 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Ștefănești | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 130 ‰ | 130 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 549 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.7 per 10,000 inh. | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,808 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Ștefănești
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 trade40 · 28.2%
- Transport and storage13 · 9.2%
- Accommodation and food services12 · 8.5%
- Construction11 · 7.7%
- Professional, scientific and technical11 · 7.7%
- Other service activities11 · 7.7%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing9 · 6.3%
- Manufacturing8 · 5.6%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)31 · 21.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)16 · 11.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines11 · 7.7%
- Food and beverage service activities11 · 7.7%
- Specialised construction activities10 · 7.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities8 · 5.6%
- Construction of buildings7 · 4.9%
- Computer programming, consultancy and related activities7 · 4.9%
- Information service activities7 · 4.9%
- Repair of computers and personal and household goods7 · 4.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ștefănești?
Ștefănești has 5,855 residents (2026), ranking 593 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Ștefănești?
Ștefănești covers 96.7 km², with a density of 61 people per km².
Is the population of Ștefănești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ștefănești went from 5,908 to 5,855, a change of −0.9%.
Where is Ștefănești?
Ștefănești is in Botoșani County. Latitude 47.792, longitude 27.201.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ștefănești?
In Ștefănești, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 28.0 ‰ (2025), ranking 128 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ștefănești?
In Ștefănești, “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.53 km (2025), ranking 1,618 of 1,695 localities; the national median is 4.05 km.
Which localities border Ștefănești?
The nearest to Ștefănești are Durnești (6.0 km), Românești (9.7 km), Dobârceni (11 km), Albești (13 km), Mihălășeni (14 km).