Vorona: population and statistics
Vorona has a population of 7,360 (2026) across 82.8 km², or 88.9 people per km². It ranks 410 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −7.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 7,360 residents
- 82.8 km²
- 89 people/km²
Key points
Among the 78 localities in Botoșani County, Vorona ranks No. 8 by population.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 10.1 ‰ in Vorona, compared with an average of 21.4 ‰ in Botoșani County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 1.4 in Vorona, compared with an average of 2.9 per 10,000 inh. in Botoșani County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Vorona: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (38 businesses).
Vorona in numbers
Where is Vorona?
Population of Vorona over time
Vorona had 7,944 residents in 2016 and 7,360 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 7,640 |
| 2022 | 7,516 |
| 2023 | 7,458 |
| 2024 | 7,435 |
| 2025 | 7,390 |
| 2026 | 7,360 |
Did you know?
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 11,591 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Tudora, 8.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Dolhasca (11,260 residents), 16 km away.
All indicators for Vorona
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 | Vorona | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.5 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,363 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.4 ‰ | 21.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,880 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.6 ‰ | 6.6 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,238 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.5 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,038 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Vorona | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.76 ‰ | 1.50 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 269 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 3,599 | 200,320 | 10,177,161 | ranked 341 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 489.0 ‰ | 442.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,537 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 39.7 m² | 47.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,744 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.45 ‰ | 2.01 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 508 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Vorona | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 10.1 ‰ | 21.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 3,031 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.09 ‰ | 1.54 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,478 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Vorona | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 65 ‰ | 133 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,726 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 |
Health
| Indicator | Vorona | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.54 ‰ | 1.60 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,342 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.27 ‰ | 0.36 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,453 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.27 ‰ | 0.71 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,807 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Vorona | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 147 ‰ | 130 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 367 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.4 per 10,000 inh. | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,964 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Vorona
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 trade42 · 25.9%
- Construction23 · 14.2%
- Manufacturing18 · 11.1%
- Accommodation and food services16 · 9.9%
- Transport and storage14 · 8.6%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing10 · 6.2%
- Professional, scientific and technical8 · 4.9%
- Administrative and support services7 · 4.3%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)38 · 23.5%
- Specialised construction activities20 · 12.3%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)19 · 11.7%
- Construction of buildings17 · 10.5%
- Food and beverage service activities16 · 9.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines11 · 6.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities10 · 6.2%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services8 · 4.9%
- Civil engineering8 · 4.9%
- Manufacture of food products5 · 3.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Vorona?
Vorona has 7,360 residents (2026), ranking 410 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Vorona?
Vorona covers 82.8 km², with a density of 89 people per km².
Is the population of Vorona growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Vorona went from 7,944 to 7,360, a change of −7.4%.
Where is Vorona?
Vorona is in Botoșani County. Latitude 47.576, longitude 26.628.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Vorona?
In Vorona, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 10.1 ‰ (2026), ranking 3,031 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Vorona?
In Vorona, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.4 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 2,964 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Which localities border Vorona?
The nearest to Vorona are Tudora (8.2 km), Corni (8.2 km), Fântânele (8.7 km), Liteni (9.5 km), Cristești (11 km).