Arbore: population and statistics
Arbore has a population of 8,403 (2026) across 69.1 km², or 122 people per km². It ranks 334 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +11.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 8,403 residents
- 69.1 km²
- 122 people/km²
Key points
Among the 114 localities in Suceava County, Arbore ranks No. 17 by population.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 1.2 in Arbore, compared with an average of 2.9 per 10,000 inh. in Suceava County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 323.3 ‰ in Arbore, compared with an average of 400.4 ‰ in Suceava County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Arbore: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (68 businesses).
Arbore in numbers
Where is Arbore?
Population of Arbore over time
Arbore had 7,563 residents in 2016 and 8,403 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 7,955 |
| 2022 | 8,067 |
| 2023 | 8,135 |
| 2024 | 8,194 |
| 2025 | 8,278 |
| 2026 | 8,403 |
Did you know?
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,681 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Iaslovăț, 3.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Rădăuți (35,343 residents), 12 km away.
All indicators for Arbore
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 | Arbore | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.7 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 593 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.3 ‰ | 17.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,759 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.1 ‰ | 9.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 172 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.6 ‰ | 9.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,847 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Arbore | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.71 ‰ | 2.87 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,934 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,717 | 306,127 | 10,177,161 | ranked 536 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 323.3 ‰ | 400.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 3,097 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 57.0 m² | 55.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 870 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.36 ‰ | 2.43 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,705 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Arbore | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 22.4 ‰ | 36.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,204 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.14 ‰ | 2.42 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,541 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Arbore | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 57 ‰ | 149 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,974 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 6.6% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 467 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Arbore | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.1 nights | 2.1 | 0.4 | ranked 868 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23 ‰ | 968 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 1,085 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.0 ‰ | 30.8 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,043 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Arbore | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.21 km | 2.74 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,035 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Arbore | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.60 ‰ | 0.72 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 755 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Arbore | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 105 ‰ | 169 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,096 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.2 per 10,000 inh. | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 3,034 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Arbore
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 trade90 · 21.7%
- Transport and storage72 · 17.3%
- Construction53 · 12.8%
- Accommodation and food services37 · 8.9%
- Administrative and support services36 · 8.7%
- Manufacturing26 · 6.3%
- Professional, scientific and technical20 · 4.8%
- Real estate19 · 4.6%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)68 · 16.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines65 · 15.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)53 · 12.8%
- Specialised construction activities49 · 11.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities38 · 9.2%
- Construction of buildings35 · 8.4%
- Food and beverage service activities33 · 8.0%
- Real estate activities19 · 4.6%
- Rental and leasing activities17 · 4.1%
- Civil engineering13 · 3.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Arbore?
Arbore has 8,403 residents (2026), ranking 334 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Arbore?
Arbore covers 69.1 km², with a density of 122 people per km².
Is the population of Arbore growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Arbore went from 7,563 to 8,403, a change of +11.1%.
Where is Arbore?
Arbore is in Suceava County. Latitude 47.733, longitude 25.933.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Arbore?
In Arbore, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.2 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 3,034 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Arbore?
In Arbore, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 323.3 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,097 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Which localities border Arbore?
The nearest to Arbore are Iaslovăț (3.7 km), Cajvana (4.2 km), Botoșana (5.0 km), Burla (5.8 km), Poieni-Solca (6.1 km).