Unțeni: population and statistics
Unțeni has a population of 2,495 (2026) across 64.5 km², or 38.7 people per km². It ranks 1,923 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −13.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,495 residents
- 64.5 km²
- 39 people/km²
Key points
Among the 78 localities in Botoșani County, Unțeni ranks No. 61 by population.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.00 ‰ in Unțeni, compared with an average of 1.54 ‰ in Botoșani County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 32.4 m² in Unțeni, compared with an average of 47.1 m² in Botoșani County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Unțeni: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (9 businesses).
Unțeni in numbers
Where is Unțeni?
Population of Unțeni over time
Unțeni had 2,878 residents in 2016 and 2,495 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,660 |
| 2022 | 2,610 |
| 2023 | 2,572 |
| 2024 | 2,554 |
| 2025 | 2,525 |
| 2026 | 2,495 |
Did you know?
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,038 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Răchiți (5,460 residents), 7.0 km away.
All indicators for Unțeni
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 | Unțeni | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.0 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,575 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.0 ‰ | 21.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,375 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.0 ‰ | 6.6 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,051 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.8 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 425 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Unțeni | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.36 km | 4.53 km | 7.67 km | ranked 148 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.40 ‰ | 1.50 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 768 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,428 | 200,320 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,655 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 572.3 ‰ | 442.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 762 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 32.4 m² | 47.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 3,095 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Unțeni | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 8.8 ‰ | 21.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 3,071 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.00 ‰ | 1.54 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 3,005 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Unțeni | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 32 ‰ | 133 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,870 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 | Unțeni | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 10.8 m³ | 20.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,330 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Unțeni | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.40 ‰ | 1.60 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,963 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.40 ‰ | 0.36 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,772 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.40 ‰ | 0.71 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,339 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Unțeni | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 88 ‰ | 130 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,700 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.0 per 10,000 inh. | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,308 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Unțeni
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 trade12 · 28.6%
- Manufacturing6 · 14.3%
- Construction6 · 14.3%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing5 · 11.9%
- Transport and storage5 · 11.9%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)9 · 21.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)6 · 14.3%
- Specialised construction activities5 · 11.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities5 · 11.9%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services4 · 9.5%
- Construction of buildings4 · 9.5%
- Manufacture of food products3 · 7.1%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)3 · 7.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Unțeni?
Unțeni has 2,495 residents (2026), ranking 1,923 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Unțeni?
Unțeni covers 64.5 km², with a density of 39 people per km².
Is the population of Unțeni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Unțeni went from 2,878 to 2,495, a change of −13.3%.
Where is Unțeni?
Unțeni is in Botoșani County. Latitude 47.816, longitude 26.768.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Unțeni?
In Unțeni, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.00 ‰ (2026), ranking 3,005 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Unțeni?
In Unțeni, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 32.4 m² (2025), ranking 3,095 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Which localities border Unțeni?
The nearest to Unțeni are Răchiți (7.0 km), Gorbănești (8.7 km), Stăuceni (9.9 km), Botoșani (10 km), Nicșeni (11 km).