Baia (Suceava County): population and statistics
Baia has a population of 7,669 (2026) across 42.3 km², or 181 people per km². It ranks 386 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +2.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 7,669 residents
- 42.3 km²
- 181 people/km²
Key points
Among the 114 localities in Suceava County, Baia ranks No. 21 by population.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 328.7 ‰ in Baia, compared with an average of 400.4 ‰ in Suceava County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 4.7 m³ in Baia, compared with an average of 26.8 m³ in Suceava County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Baia: the most common activity among active businesses is Land transport and transport via pipelines (82 businesses).
Baia in numbers
Where is Baia?
Population of Baia over time
Baia had 7,492 residents in 2016 and 7,669 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 7,621 |
| 2022 | 7,632 |
| 2023 | 7,642 |
| 2024 | 7,637 |
| 2025 | 7,662 |
| 2026 | 7,669 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,924 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Cornu Luncii, 5.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Fălticeni (29,320 residents), 7.8 km away.
All indicators for Baia
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 | Baia | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,339 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.1 ‰ | 17.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,380 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.2 ‰ | 9.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 420 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.6 ‰ | 9.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,847 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Baia | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.79 km | 3.50 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,827 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.13 ‰ | 2.87 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 520 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,521 | 306,127 | 10,177,161 | ranked 620 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 328.7 ‰ | 400.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 3,088 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 58.0 m² | 55.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 778 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.17 ‰ | 2.43 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 239 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Baia | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 19.4 ‰ | 36.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,463 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.87 ‰ | 2.42 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,001 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Baia | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 87 ‰ | 149 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,222 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 7.8% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 346 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Baia | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 4.7 m³ | 26.8 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,556 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.82 km | 2.74 km | 4.05 km | ranked 541 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Baia | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.26 ‰ | 1.44 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,575 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.26 ‰ | 0.37 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,489 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.26 ‰ | 0.72 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,830 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Baia | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 121 ‰ | 169 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 690 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.6 per 10,000 inh. | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,202 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Baia
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
- Transport and storage89 · 22.4%
- Wholesale and retail trade87 · 21.9%
- Manufacturing31 · 7.8%
- Administrative and support services30 · 7.6%
- Construction28 · 7.1%
- Accommodation and food services23 · 5.8%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing20 · 5.0%
- Professional, scientific and technical17 · 4.3%
Most common activities
- Land transport and transport via pipelines82 · 20.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)65 · 16.4%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)63 · 15.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities48 · 12.1%
- Specialised construction activities25 · 6.3%
- Food and beverage service activities22 · 5.5%
- Postal and courier activities21 · 5.3%
- Rental and leasing activities21 · 5.3%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)18 · 4.5%
- Construction of buildings17 · 4.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Baia?
Baia has 7,669 residents (2026), ranking 386 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Baia?
Baia covers 42.3 km², with a density of 181 people per km².
Is the population of Baia growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Baia went from 7,492 to 7,669, a change of +2.4%.
Where is Baia?
Baia is in Suceava County. Latitude 47.420, longitude 26.217.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Baia?
In Baia, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 328.7 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,088 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Baia?
In Baia, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 4.7 m³ (2025), ranking 2,556 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Which localities border Baia?
The nearest to Baia are Cornu Luncii (5.2 km), Fântâna Mare (5.7 km), Râșca (7.2 km), Rădășeni (7.6 km), Bogdănești (7.8 km).