Suharău: population and statistics
Suharău has a population of 4,156 (2026) across 105.6 km², or 39.3 people per km². It ranks 1,015 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −12.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,156 residents
- 105.6 km²
- 39 people/km²
Key points
Among the 78 localities in Botoșani County, Suharău ranks No. 32 by population.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.24 ‰ in Suharău, compared with an average of 1.50 ‰ in Botoșani County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 9.9 ‰ in Suharău, compared with an average of 21.4 ‰ in Botoșani County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Suharău: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (14 businesses).
Suharău in numbers
Where is Suharău?
Population of Suharău over time
Suharău had 4,732 residents in 2016 and 4,156 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,380 |
| 2022 | 4,314 |
| 2023 | 4,275 |
| 2024 | 4,231 |
| 2025 | 4,184 |
| 2026 | 4,156 |
Did you know?
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 14,794 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Hudești, 5.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Darabani (12,211 residents), 13 km away.
All indicators for Suharău
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 | Suharău | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.9 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,608 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.0 ‰ | 21.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,407 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.8 ‰ | 6.6 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,133 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.6 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 920 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Suharău | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.24 ‰ | 1.50 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,383 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,509 | 200,320 | 10,177,161 | ranked 625 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 603.7 ‰ | 442.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 592 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 45.7 m² | 47.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,145 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.96 ‰ | 2.01 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,169 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Suharău | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 9.9 ‰ | 21.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 3,043 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.72 ‰ | 1.54 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,763 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Suharău | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 51 ‰ | 133 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,178 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.5% | 1.5% | 2.3% | ranked 1,467 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Suharău | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.24 ‰ | 1.60 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,626 of 2,833 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.48 ‰ | 0.71 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,063 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Suharău | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 117 ‰ | 130 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 783 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.4 per 10,000 inh. | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,329 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Suharău
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 trade21 · 21.9%
- Manufacturing13 · 13.5%
- Construction10 · 10.4%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing9 · 9.4%
- Transport and storage9 · 9.4%
- Accommodation and food services6 · 6.2%
- Other service activities6 · 6.2%
- Professional, scientific and technical5 · 5.2%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)14 · 14.6%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)14 · 14.6%
- Specialised construction activities10 · 10.4%
- Construction of buildings8 · 8.3%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services7 · 7.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines7 · 7.3%
- Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products6 · 6.2%
- Food and beverage service activities6 · 6.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities4 · 4.2%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities4 · 4.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Suharău?
Suharău has 4,156 residents (2026), ranking 1,015 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Suharău?
Suharău covers 105.6 km², with a density of 39 people per km².
Is the population of Suharău growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Suharău went from 4,732 to 4,156, a change of −12.2%.
Where is Suharău?
Suharău is in Botoșani County. Latitude 48.133, longitude 26.433.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Suharău?
In Suharău, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.24 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,383 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Suharău?
In Suharău, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 9.9 ‰ (2026), ranking 3,043 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Which localities border Suharău?
The nearest to Suharău are Hudești (5.4 km), Cristinești (8.8 km), Ibănești (8.9 km), Concești (11 km), George Enescu (13 km).