Bălăceana: population and statistics
Bălăceana has a population of 1,407 (2026) across 25.3 km², or 55.6 people per km². It ranks 2,804 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −8.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,407 residents
- 25.3 km²
- 56 people/km²
Key points
Among the 114 localities in Suceava County, Bălăceana ranks No. 114 by population.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 10.0 ‰ in Bălăceana, compared with an average of 36.1 ‰ in Suceava County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: 22.0 ‰ in Bălăceana, compared with an average of 9.6 ‰ in Suceava County and 11.1 ‰ nationally.
Bălăceana: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (7 businesses).
Bălăceana in numbers
Where is Bălăceana?
Population of Bălăceana over time
Bălăceana had 1,543 residents in 2016 and 1,407 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,477 |
| 2022 | 1,445 |
| 2023 | 1,426 |
| 2024 | 1,431 |
| 2025 | 1,418 |
| 2026 | 1,407 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Suceava County for “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,542 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Ilișești (3,003 residents), 4.5 km away.
All indicators for Bălăceana
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 | Bălăceana | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.0 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 648 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.2 ‰ | 17.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,354 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.7 ‰ | 9.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,181 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.0 ‰ | 9.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 189 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bălăceana | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.13 ‰ | 2.87 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 897 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 806 | 306,127 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,784 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 572.9 ‰ | 400.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 757 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 39.7 m² | 55.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,744 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bălăceana | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 10.0 ‰ | 36.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 3,037 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.71 ‰ | 2.42 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,772 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bălăceana | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 42 ‰ | 149 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,529 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.8% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 980 of 3,163 |
Education
| Indicator | Bălăceana | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 101 ‰ | 169 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,236 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.1 per 10,000 inh. | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 366 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Bălăceana
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 trade8 · 30.8%
- Construction4 · 15.4%
- Transport and storage3 · 11.5%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)7 · 26.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)5 · 19.2%
- Specialised construction activities4 · 15.4%
- Construction of buildings3 · 11.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bălăceana?
Bălăceana has 1,407 residents (2026), ranking 2,804 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Bălăceana?
Bălăceana covers 25.3 km², with a density of 56 people per km².
Is the population of Bălăceana growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bălăceana went from 1,543 to 1,407, a change of −8.8%.
Where is Bălăceana?
Bălăceana is in Suceava County. Latitude 47.653, longitude 26.059.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bălăceana?
In Bălăceana, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 10.0 ‰ (2026), ranking 3,037 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bălăceana?
In Bălăceana, “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 22.0 ‰ (2025), ranking 189 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 13.0 ‰.
Which localities border Bălăceana?
The nearest to Bălăceana are Ilișești (4.5 km), Comănești (5.1 km), Todirești (5.8 km), Stroiești (6.4 km), Cajvana (8.9 km).