Berchișești: population and statistics
Berchișești has a population of 3,390 (2026) across 19.1 km², or 178 people per km². It ranks 1,342 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +15.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,390 residents
- 19.1 km²
- 178 people/km²
Key points
Among the 114 localities in Suceava County, Berchișești ranks No. 72 by population.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 17.4 ‰ in Berchișești, compared with an average of 9.1 ‰ in Suceava County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.29 ‰ in Berchișești, compared with an average of 2.43 ‰ in Suceava County and 3.20 ‰ nationally.
Berchișești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (26 businesses).
Berchișești in numbers
Where is Berchișești?
Population of Berchișești over time
Berchișești had 2,947 residents in 2016 and 3,390 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,240 |
| 2022 | 3,245 |
| 2023 | 3,289 |
| 2024 | 3,290 |
| 2025 | 3,342 |
| 2026 | 3,390 |
Did you know?
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,668 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Drăgoiești, 4.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Păltinoasa (6,133 residents), 5.9 km away.
All indicators for Berchișești
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 | Berchișești | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.9 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,068 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.8 ‰ | 17.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,832 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.4 ‰ | 9.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 23 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.2 ‰ | 9.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 3,093 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Berchișești | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.02 km | 3.50 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,277 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.24 ‰ | 2.87 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 494 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,262 | 306,127 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,947 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 372.3 ‰ | 400.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,903 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 52.2 m² | 55.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,350 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.29 ‰ | 2.43 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,779 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Berchișești | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 15.6 ‰ | 36.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,768 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.36 ‰ | 2.42 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,365 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Berchișești | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 31 ‰ | 149 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,905 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 10.0% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 223 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Berchișești | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.5 nights | 2.1 | 0.4 | ranked 523 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 194 ‰ | 968 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 637 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.1 ‰ | 30.8 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 911 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Berchișești | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 31.6 m³ | 26.8 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,058 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.16 km | 2.74 km | 4.05 km | ranked 817 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Berchișești | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.29 ‰ | 1.44 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,474 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.29 ‰ | 0.37 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,374 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.29 ‰ | 0.72 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,744 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Berchișești | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 150 ‰ | 169 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 342 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,997 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Berchișești
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 trade35 · 25.2%
- Transport and storage22 · 15.8%
- Construction14 · 10.1%
- Administrative and support services14 · 10.1%
- Manufacturing13 · 9.4%
- Accommodation and food services8 · 5.8%
- Other service activities8 · 5.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical7 · 5.0%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)26 · 18.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)16 · 11.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines15 · 10.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities13 · 9.4%
- Construction of buildings12 · 8.6%
- Specialised construction activities11 · 7.9%
- Food and beverage service activities8 · 5.8%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities7 · 5.0%
- Other personal service activities6 · 4.3%
- Civil engineering5 · 3.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Berchișești?
Berchișești has 3,390 residents (2026), ranking 1,342 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Berchișești?
Berchișești covers 19.1 km², with a density of 178 people per km².
Is the population of Berchișești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Berchișești went from 2,947 to 3,390, a change of +15.0%.
Where is Berchișești?
Berchișești is in Suceava County. Latitude 47.528, longitude 26.030.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Berchișești?
In Berchișești, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 17.4 ‰ (2025), ranking 23 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Berchișești?
In Berchișești, “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.29 ‰ (2025), ranking 1,779 of 1,926 localities; the national median is 1.30 ‰.
Which localities border Berchișești?
The nearest to Berchișești are Drăgoiești (4.4 km), Ciprian Porumbescu (5.0 km), Valea Moldovei (5.5 km), Păltinoasa (5.9 km), Capu Câmpului (6.1 km).