Breaza (Suceava County): population and statistics
Breaza has a population of 1,438 (2026) across 89.0 km², or 16.2 people per km². It ranks 2,781 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −10.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,438 residents
- 89.0 km²
- 16 people/km²
Key points
Among the 114 localities in Suceava County, Breaza ranks No. 113 by population.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: 22.3 ‰ in Breaza, compared with an average of 9.6 ‰ in Suceava County and 11.1 ‰ nationally.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 66.8 m² in Breaza, compared with an average of 55.7 m² in Suceava County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Breaza: the most common activity among active businesses is Land transport and transport via pipelines (17 businesses).
Breaza in numbers
Where is Breaza?
Population of Breaza over time
Breaza had 1,607 residents in 2016 and 1,438 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,529 |
| 2022 | 1,509 |
| 2023 | 1,494 |
| 2024 | 1,464 |
| 2025 | 1,450 |
| 2026 | 1,438 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Suceava County for “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: higher than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 12,464 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Fundu Moldovei (3,831 residents), 9.1 km away.
All indicators for Breaza
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 | Breaza | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,750 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) | 9.7 ‰ | 9.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 530 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.3 ‰ | 9.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 171 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Breaza | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.39 ‰ | 2.87 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,310 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 868 | 306,127 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,690 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 603.6 ‰ | 400.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 594 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 66.8 m² | 55.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 260 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Breaza | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 30.6 ‰ | 36.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,482 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.78 ‰ | 2.42 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,056 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Breaza | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 76 ‰ | 149 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,466 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.5% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 2,069 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Breaza | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.8 nights | 2.1 | 0.4 | ranked 391 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 280 ‰ | 968 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 540 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 41.7 ‰ | 30.8 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 259 of 1,362 |
Health
| Indicator | Breaza | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.70 ‰ | 1.44 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 884 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.70 ‰ | 0.37 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 479 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Breaza | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 85 ‰ | 169 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,829 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.0 per 10,000 inh. | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 387 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Breaza
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 trade22 · 19.1%
- Transport and storage20 · 17.4%
- Accommodation and food services16 · 13.9%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing12 · 10.4%
- Manufacturing8 · 7.0%
- Construction8 · 7.0%
- Administrative and support services8 · 7.0%
- Real estate5 · 4.3%
Most common activities
- Land transport and transport via pipelines17 · 14.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)14 · 12.2%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)12 · 10.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities10 · 8.7%
- Food and beverage service activities10 · 8.7%
- Forestry and logging9 · 7.8%
- Construction of buildings8 · 7.0%
- Specialised construction activities8 · 7.0%
- Accommodation8 · 7.0%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)5 · 4.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Breaza?
Breaza has 1,438 residents (2026), ranking 2,781 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Breaza?
Breaza covers 89.0 km², with a density of 16 people per km².
Is the population of Breaza growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Breaza went from 1,607 to 1,438, a change of −10.5%.
Where is Breaza?
Breaza is in Suceava County. Latitude 47.614, longitude 25.319.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Breaza?
In Breaza, “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 22.3 ‰ (2025), ranking 171 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 13.0 ‰.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Breaza?
In Breaza, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 66.8 m² (2025), ranking 260 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Which localities border Breaza?
The nearest to Breaza are Fundu Moldovei (9.1 km), Moldova-Sulița (10 km), Vatra Moldoviței (15 km), Ciocănești (15 km), Sadova (16 km).