Sulița: population and statistics
Sulița has a population of 2,814 (2026) across 64.5 km², or 43.6 people per km². It ranks 1,713 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −10.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,814 residents
- 64.5 km²
- 44 people/km²
Key points
Among the 78 localities in Botoșani County, Sulița ranks No. 55 by population.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.07 ‰ in Sulița, compared with an average of 1.54 ‰ in Botoșani County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 1.1% in Sulița, compared with an average of 1.5% in Botoșani County and 2.0% nationally.
Sulița: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (22 businesses).
Sulița in numbers
Where is Sulița?
Population of Sulița over time
Sulița had 3,131 residents in 2016 and 2,814 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,968 |
| 2022 | 2,938 |
| 2023 | 2,891 |
| 2024 | 2,871 |
| 2025 | 2,834 |
| 2026 | 2,814 |
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All indicators for Sulița
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 | Sulița | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.6 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,689 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.1 ‰ | 21.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,615 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.1 ‰ | 6.6 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,450 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.9 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,329 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sulița | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.78 ‰ | 1.50 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,078 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,424 | 200,320 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,665 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 506.0 ‰ | 442.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,348 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 47.9 m² | 47.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,864 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.42 ‰ | 2.01 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 887 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Sulița | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 23.8 ‰ | 21.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,085 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.07 ‰ | 1.54 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,490 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Sulița | 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) | 1.1% | 1.5% | 2.3% | ranked 2,352 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Sulița | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.44 km | 2.24 km | 4.05 km | ranked 759 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Sulița | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.71 ‰ | 1.60 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 860 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.36 ‰ | 0.36 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,992 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.36 ‰ | 0.71 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,479 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Sulița | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 86 ‰ | 130 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,789 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,518 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Sulița
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 trade33 · 24.3%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing14 · 10.3%
- Transport and storage14 · 10.3%
- Professional, scientific and technical12 · 8.8%
- Accommodation and food services11 · 8.1%
- Manufacturing10 · 7.4%
- Administrative and support services10 · 7.4%
- Construction9 · 6.6%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)22 · 16.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)18 · 13.2%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services13 · 9.6%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines11 · 8.1%
- Food and beverage service activities11 · 8.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities9 · 6.6%
- Specialised construction activities8 · 5.9%
- Real estate activities7 · 5.1%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities7 · 5.1%
- Rental and leasing activities7 · 5.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sulița?
Sulița has 2,814 residents (2026), ranking 1,713 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Sulița?
Sulița covers 64.5 km², with a density of 44 people per km².
Is the population of Sulița growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Sulița went from 3,131 to 2,814, a change of −10.1%.
Where is Sulița?
Sulița is in Botoșani County. Latitude 47.646, longitude 26.938.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Sulița?
In Sulița, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.07 ‰ (2026), ranking 2,490 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Sulița?
In Sulița, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 1.1% (2026), ranking 2,352 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Which localities border Sulița?
The nearest to Sulița are Lunca (6.6 km), Blândești (7.0 km), Copălău (7.6 km), Flămânzi (10 km), Bălușeni (11 km).