Ungureni (Botoșani County): population and statistics
Ungureni has a population of 6,262 (2026) across 136.5 km², or 45.9 people per km². It ranks 518 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −6.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 6,262 residents
- 136.5 km²
- 46 people/km²
Key points
Among the 78 localities in Botoșani County, Ungureni ranks No. 13 by population.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.16 ‰ in Ungureni, compared with an average of 1.60 ‰ in Botoșani County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.16 ‰ in Ungureni, compared with an average of 2.01 ‰ in Botoșani County and 3.20 ‰ nationally.
Ungureni: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (33 businesses).
Ungureni in numbers
Where is Ungureni?
Population of Ungureni over time
Ungureni had 6,718 residents in 2016 and 6,262 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,450 |
| 2022 | 6,356 |
| 2023 | 6,345 |
| 2024 | 6,330 |
| 2025 | 6,326 |
| 2026 | 6,262 |
Did you know?
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 19,115 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Știubieni, 7.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Botoșani (110,103 residents), 20 km away.
All indicators for Ungureni
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 | Ungureni | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.9 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,271 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.4 ‰ | 21.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 835 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.5 ‰ | 6.6 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 363 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.2 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,251 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ungureni | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.52 km | 4.53 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,142 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.08 ‰ | 1.50 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 919 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,887 | 200,320 | 10,177,161 | ranked 489 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 461.0 ‰ | 442.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,880 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 45.5 m² | 47.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,166 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.16 ‰ | 2.01 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,881 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ungureni | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 10.9 ‰ | 21.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 3,007 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.96 ‰ | 1.54 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,588 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ungureni | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 41 ‰ | 133 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,573 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.8% | 1.5% | 2.3% | ranked 2,620 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Ungureni | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 12.9 m³ | 20.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,230 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Ungureni | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.16 ‰ | 1.60 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,761 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.16 ‰ | 0.36 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,723 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.48 ‰ | 0.71 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,063 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Ungureni | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 140 ‰ | 130 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 423 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.6 per 10,000 inh. | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,871 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Ungureni
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 trade37 · 27.2%
- Construction17 · 12.5%
- Transport and storage17 · 12.5%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing16 · 11.8%
- Manufacturing14 · 10.3%
- Accommodation and food services13 · 9.6%
- Professional, scientific and technical7 · 5.1%
- Administrative and support services6 · 4.4%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)33 · 24.3%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)20 · 14.7%
- Specialised construction activities16 · 11.8%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services15 · 11.0%
- Food and beverage service activities13 · 9.6%
- Construction of buildings12 · 8.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines12 · 8.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities12 · 8.8%
- Manufacture of food products7 · 5.1%
- Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing5 · 3.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ungureni?
Ungureni has 6,262 residents (2026), ranking 518 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Ungureni?
Ungureni covers 136.5 km², with a density of 46 people per km².
Is the population of Ungureni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ungureni went from 6,718 to 6,262, a change of −6.8%.
Where is Ungureni?
Ungureni is in Botoșani County. Latitude 47.916, longitude 26.749.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ungureni?
In Ungureni, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.16 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,761 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ungureni?
In Ungureni, “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.16 ‰ (2025), ranking 1,881 of 1,926 localities; the national median is 1.30 ‰.
Which localities border Ungureni?
The nearest to Ungureni are Știubieni (7.9 km), Vorniceni (8.9 km), Săveni (9.2 km), Nicșeni (9.3 km), Unțeni (11 km).