Bălcăuți: population and statistics
Bălcăuți has a population of 3,177 (2026) across 36.0 km², or 88.4 people per km². It ranks 1,462 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is stable: 0.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,177 residents
- 36.0 km²
- 88 people/km²
Key points
Among the 114 localities in Suceava County, Bălcăuți ranks No. 78 by population.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: 4.09 ‰ in Bălcăuți, compared with an average of 2.43 ‰ in Suceava County and 3.20 ‰ nationally.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.31 ‰ in Bălcăuți, compared with an average of 1.44 ‰ in Suceava County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Bălcăuți: the most common activity among active businesses is Land transport and transport via pipelines (45 businesses).
Bălcăuți in numbers
Where is Bălcăuți?
Population of Bălcăuți over time
Bălcăuți had 3,176 residents in 2016 and 3,177 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,193 |
| 2022 | 3,187 |
| 2023 | 3,188 |
| 2024 | 3,174 |
| 2025 | 3,189 |
| 2026 | 3,177 |
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,035 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Dornești (4,835 residents), 4.6 km away.
All indicators for Bălcăuți
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 | Bălcăuți | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.7 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,428 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.7 ‰ | 17.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,702 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.6 ‰ | 9.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,716 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.3 ‰ | 9.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,099 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bălcăuți | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.20 ‰ | 2.87 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 860 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,442 | 306,127 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,628 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 453.9 ‰ | 400.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,974 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 48.9 m² | 55.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,751 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.09 ‰ | 2.43 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 247 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bălcăuți | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 25.5 ‰ | 36.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,923 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.15 ‰ | 2.42 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 846 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bălcăuți | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 80 ‰ | 149 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,366 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.7% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 1,928 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Bălcăuți | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.31 ‰ | 1.44 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,378 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.31 ‰ | 0.37 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,257 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Bălcăuți | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 84 ‰ | 169 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,875 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.1 per 10,000 inh. | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,857 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Bălcăuți
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 trade48 · 22.1%
- Transport and storage45 · 20.7%
- Construction30 · 13.8%
- Administrative and support services24 · 11.1%
- Accommodation and food services14 · 6.5%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing9 · 4.1%
- Manufacturing9 · 4.1%
- Other service activities8 · 3.7%
Most common activities
- Land transport and transport via pipelines45 · 20.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)30 · 13.8%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)29 · 13.4%
- Specialised construction activities26 · 12.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities26 · 12.0%
- Construction of buildings25 · 11.5%
- Rental and leasing activities14 · 6.5%
- Food and beverage service activities11 · 5.1%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services9 · 4.1%
- Civil engineering9 · 4.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bălcăuți?
Bălcăuți has 3,177 residents (2026), ranking 1,462 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Bălcăuți?
Bălcăuți covers 36.0 km², with a density of 88 people per km².
Is the population of Bălcăuți growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bălcăuți went from 3,176 to 3,177, a change of 0.0%.
Where is Bălcăuți?
Bălcăuți is in Suceava County. Latitude 47.910, longitude 26.041.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bălcăuți?
In Bălcăuți, “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 4.09 ‰ (2025), ranking 247 of 1,926 localities; the national median is 1.30 ‰.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bălcăuți?
In Bălcăuți, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.31 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,378 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Which localities border Bălcăuți?
The nearest to Bălcăuți are Dornești (4.6 km), Siret (4.6 km), Mușenița (6.4 km), Calafindești (7.0 km), Grămești (7.4 km).