Suceveni: population and statistics
Suceveni has a population of 2,398 (2026) across 70.3 km², or 34.1 people per km². It ranks 1,990 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +33.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,398 residents
- 70.3 km²
- 34 people/km²
Key points
Among the 65 localities in Galați County, Suceveni ranks No. 45 by population.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 239.8 ‰ in Suceveni, compared with an average of 14.8 ‰ in Galați County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 20 ‰ in Suceveni, compared with an average of 195 ‰ in Galați County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Suceveni: the most common activity among active businesses is Crop and animal production, hunting and related services (9 businesses).
Suceveni in numbers
Where is Suceveni?
Population of Suceveni over time
Suceveni had 1,795 residents in 2016 and 2,398 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,588 |
| 2022 | 1,562 |
| 2023 | 1,525 |
| 2024 | 1,546 |
| 2025 | 1,847 |
| 2026 | 2,398 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Galați County for “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- Number 1 in Galați County for “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,849 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.7 times lower than the national average.
All indicators for Suceveni
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 | Suceveni | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 239.8 ‰ | 14.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 3 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.5 ‰ | 22.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 493 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.6 ‰ | 5.4 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 64 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.7 ‰ | 10.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,979 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Suceveni | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.59 km | 4.70 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,124 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.42 ‰ | 1.49 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,225 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,085 | 240,604 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,285 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 452.5 ‰ | 394.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,990 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 34.5 m² | 49.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 3,037 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Suceveni | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 11.3 ‰ | 39.5 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,989 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.42 ‰ | 2.62 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,947 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Suceveni | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 20 ‰ | 195 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 3,102 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 5.0% | 2.6% | 2.3% | ranked 708 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Suceveni | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 14.6 m³ | 27.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,138 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Suceveni | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.42 ‰ | 2.21 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,861 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.42 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,647 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Suceveni | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 44 ‰ | 144 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 3,025 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.2 per 10,000 inh. | 2.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,204 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Suceveni
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 trade11 · 23.9%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing9 · 19.6%
- Construction8 · 17.4%
- Transport and storage5 · 10.9%
- Accommodation and food services3 · 6.5%
Most common activities
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services9 · 19.6%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)9 · 19.6%
- Specialised construction activities8 · 17.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)5 · 10.9%
- Construction of buildings4 · 8.7%
- Warehousing and transport support activities4 · 8.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines3 · 6.5%
- Food and beverage service activities3 · 6.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Suceveni?
Suceveni has 2,398 residents (2026), ranking 1,990 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Suceveni?
Suceveni covers 70.3 km², with a density of 34 people per km².
Is the population of Suceveni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Suceveni went from 1,795 to 2,398, a change of +33.6%.
Where is Suceveni?
Suceveni is in Galați County. Latitude 45.984, longitude 28.025.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Suceveni?
In Suceveni, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 239.8 ‰ (2025), ranking 3 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Suceveni?
In Suceveni, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 20 ‰ (2024), ranking 3,102 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Which localities border Suceveni?
The nearest to Suceveni are Băneasa (8.1 km), Cavadinești (9.2 km), Oancea (9.8 km), Jorăști (13 km), Berești-Meria (13 km).