Viișoara (Botoșani County): population and statistics
Viișoara has a population of 1,629 (2026) across 48.0 km², or 33.9 people per km². It ranks 2,637 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −18.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,629 residents
- 48.0 km²
- 34 people/km²
Key points
Among the 78 localities in Botoșani County, Viișoara ranks No. 76 by population.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: 23.3 ‰ in Viișoara, compared with an average of 11.1 ‰ in Botoșani County and 11.1 ‰ nationally.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 13.5 ‰ in Viișoara, compared with an average of 21.4 ‰ in Botoșani County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Viișoara: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (9 businesses).
Viișoara in numbers
Where is Viișoara?
Population of Viișoara over time
Viișoara had 2,005 residents in 2016 and 1,629 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,794 |
| 2022 | 1,757 |
| 2023 | 1,712 |
| 2024 | 1,668 |
| 2025 | 1,648 |
| 2026 | 1,629 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Botoșani County for “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,727 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Mileanca, 7.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Rădăuți-Prut (3,079 residents), 7.7 km away.
All indicators for Viișoara
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 | Viișoara | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.9 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 785 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.3 ‰ | 21.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,074 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.9 ‰ | 6.6 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,547 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.3 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 139 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Viișoara | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.61 ‰ | 1.50 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,048 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,090 | 200,320 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,274 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 669.1 ‰ | 442.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 343 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 55.0 m² | 47.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,052 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.23 ‰ | 2.01 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 997 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Viișoara | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 13.5 ‰ | 21.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,886 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.61 ‰ | 1.54 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,843 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Viișoara | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 34 ‰ | 133 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,811 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 7.2% | 1.5% | 2.3% | ranked 413 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Viișoara | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.61 ‰ | 1.60 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,141 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.61 ‰ | 0.36 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 732 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Viișoara | 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) | 6.1 per 10,000 inh. | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 556 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Viișoara
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 · 29.3%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing6 · 14.6%
- Manufacturing4 · 9.8%
- Transport and storage4 · 9.8%
- Accommodation and food services4 · 9.8%
- Administrative and support services4 · 9.8%
Most common activities
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Viișoara?
Viișoara has 1,629 residents (2026), ranking 2,637 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Viișoara?
Viișoara covers 48.0 km², with a density of 34 people per km².
Is the population of Viișoara growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Viișoara went from 2,005 to 1,629, a change of −18.8%.
Where is Viișoara?
Viișoara is in Botoșani County. Latitude 48.164, longitude 26.740.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Viișoara?
In Viișoara, “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 23.3 ‰ (2025), ranking 139 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 13.0 ‰.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Viișoara?
In Viișoara, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 13.5 ‰ (2026), ranking 2,886 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Which localities border Viișoara?
The nearest to Viișoara are Mileanca (7.2 km), Rădăuți-Prut (7.7 km), Păltiniș (9.2 km), Darabani (11 km), Concești (12 km).