Bilca: population and statistics
Bilca has a population of 4,102 (2026) across 24.5 km², or 168 people per km². It ranks 1,040 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +5.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,102 residents
- 24.5 km²
- 168 people/km²
Key points
Among the 114 localities in Suceava County, Bilca ranks No. 60 by population.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.24 ‰ in Bilca, compared with an average of 1.44 ‰ in Suceava County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 11.9 ‰ in Bilca, compared with an average of 17.2 ‰ in Suceava County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Bilca: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (42 businesses).
Bilca in numbers
Where is Bilca?
Population of Bilca over time
Bilca had 3,894 residents in 2016 and 4,102 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,042 |
| 2022 | 4,051 |
| 2023 | 4,046 |
| 2024 | 4,059 |
| 2025 | 4,083 |
| 2026 | 4,102 |
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All indicators for Bilca
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 | Bilca | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,926 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.9 ‰ | 17.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,815 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.5 ‰ | 9.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 575 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.8 ‰ | 9.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,806 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bilca | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.73 km | 3.50 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,852 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.73 ‰ | 2.87 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,925 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,629 | 306,127 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,360 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 397.1 ‰ | 400.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,696 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 58.3 m² | 55.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 757 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.71 ‰ | 2.43 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 756 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bilca | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 23.9 ‰ | 36.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,076 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.46 ‰ | 2.42 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,185 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bilca | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 59 ‰ | 149 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,910 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.5% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 1,062 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Bilca | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 42.4 m³ | 26.8 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 589 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.19 km | 2.74 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,041 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Bilca | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.24 ‰ | 1.44 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,626 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.24 ‰ | 0.37 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,552 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.24 ‰ | 0.72 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,872 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Bilca | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 96 ‰ | 169 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,393 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.4 per 10,000 inh. | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,329 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Bilca
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 trade57 · 24.1%
- Construction34 · 14.3%
- Transport and storage28 · 11.8%
- Manufacturing25 · 10.5%
- Accommodation and food services18 · 7.6%
- Administrative and support services13 · 5.5%
- Other service activities13 · 5.5%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing11 · 4.6%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)42 · 17.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)38 · 16.0%
- Specialised construction activities26 · 11.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines25 · 10.5%
- Construction of buildings24 · 10.1%
- Civil engineering18 · 7.6%
- Food and beverage service activities16 · 6.8%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services9 · 3.8%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)9 · 3.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities9 · 3.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bilca?
Bilca has 4,102 residents (2026), ranking 1,040 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Bilca?
Bilca covers 24.5 km², with a density of 168 people per km².
Is the population of Bilca growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bilca went from 3,894 to 4,102, a change of +5.3%.
Where is Bilca?
Bilca is in Suceava County. Latitude 47.930, longitude 25.764.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bilca?
In Bilca, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.24 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,626 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bilca?
In Bilca, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 11.9 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,815 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Which localities border Bilca?
The nearest to Bilca are Gălănești (5.3 km), Voitinel (5.6 km), Vicovu de Sus (6.2 km), Vicovu de Jos (6.4 km), Frătăuții Noi (8.7 km).