Botoșana: population and statistics
Botoșana has a population of 2,740 (2026) across 17.7 km², or 155 people per km². It ranks 1,756 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +4.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,740 residents
- 17.7 km²
- 155 people/km²
Key points
Among the 114 localities in Suceava County, Botoșana ranks No. 88 by population.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 6.6 ‰ in Botoșana, compared with an average of 17.2 ‰ in Suceava County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants: 2.2 ‰ in Botoșana, compared with an average of 30.8 ‰ in Suceava County and 29.5 ‰ nationally.
Botoșana: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (38 businesses).
Botoșana in numbers
Where is Botoșana?
Population of Botoșana over time
Botoșana had 2,622 residents in 2016 and 2,740 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,626 |
| 2022 | 2,628 |
| 2023 | 2,659 |
| 2024 | 2,686 |
| 2025 | 2,710 |
| 2026 | 2,740 |
Did you know?
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,475 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Cajvana (10,577 residents), 3.2 km away.
All indicators for Botoșana
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 | Botoșana | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.4 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,995 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.6 ‰ | 17.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 3,147 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.4 ‰ | 9.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 31 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.0 ‰ | 9.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,947 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Botoșana | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.55 km | 3.50 km | 7.67 km | ranked 813 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.65 ‰ | 2.87 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 423 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,031 | 306,127 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,383 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 376.3 ‰ | 400.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,869 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 52.0 m² | 55.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,372 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.01 ‰ | 2.43 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 259 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Botoșana | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 29.2 ‰ | 36.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,596 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.74 ‰ | 2.42 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 323 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Botoșana | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 86 ‰ | 149 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,242 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 2,140 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Botoșana | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.2 ‰ | 30.8 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,279 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Botoșana | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 11.3 m³ | 26.8 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,306 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.58 km | 2.74 km | 4.05 km | ranked 571 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Botoșana | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.36 ‰ | 1.44 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,148 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.36 ‰ | 0.37 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,992 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.73 ‰ | 0.72 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 508 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Botoșana | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 111 ‰ | 169 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 918 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,518 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Botoșana
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 trade47 · 22.8%
- Transport and storage31 · 15.0%
- Construction27 · 13.1%
- Manufacturing20 · 9.7%
- Administrative and support services17 · 8.3%
- Accommodation and food services15 · 7.3%
- Professional, scientific and technical11 · 5.3%
- Real estate9 · 4.4%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)38 · 18.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)36 · 17.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines25 · 12.1%
- Construction of buildings24 · 11.7%
- Specialised construction activities24 · 11.7%
- Civil engineering16 · 7.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities14 · 6.8%
- Food and beverage service activities14 · 6.8%
- Rental and leasing activities11 · 5.3%
- Manufacture of food products9 · 4.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Botoșana?
Botoșana has 2,740 residents (2026), ranking 1,756 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Botoșana?
Botoșana covers 17.7 km², with a density of 155 people per km².
Is the population of Botoșana growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Botoșana went from 2,622 to 2,740, a change of +4.5%.
Where is Botoșana?
Botoșana is in Suceava County. Latitude 47.688, longitude 25.934.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Botoșana?
In Botoșana, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 6.6 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,147 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Botoșana?
In Botoșana, “Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 2.2 ‰ (2025), ranking 1,279 of 1,362 localities; the national median is 11.8 ‰.
Which localities border Botoșana?
The nearest to Botoșana are Cajvana (3.2 km), Poieni-Solca (3.7 km), Arbore (5.0 km), Comănești (5.3 km), Cacica (6.6 km).