Broșteni (Suceava County): population and statistics
Broșteni has a population of 6,000 (2026) across 431.4 km², or 13.9 people per km². It ranks 564 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −7.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 6,000 residents
- 431.4 km²
- 14 people/km²
Key points
Among the 114 localities in Suceava County, Broșteni ranks No. 37 by population.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.17 ‰ in Broșteni, compared with an average of 0.72 ‰ in Suceava County and 1.08 ‰ nationally.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 1.7 in Broșteni, compared with an average of 2.9 per 10,000 inh. in Suceava County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Broșteni: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (113 businesses).
Broșteni in numbers
Where is Broșteni?
Neighbouring localities
- Borca9.4 km · 6,235
- Crucea13 km · 1,886
- Ostra14 km · 3,359
- Farcașa15 km · 3,003
- Dorna-Arini21 km · 2,914
- Corbu22 km · 1,423
- Stulpicani23 km · 5,908
- Slatina24 km · 5,635
All localities in Suceava County
Localities of similar size
Population of Broșteni over time
Broșteni had 6,512 residents in 2016 and 6,000 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,233 |
| 2022 | 6,191 |
| 2023 | 6,126 |
| 2024 | 6,092 |
| 2025 | 6,040 |
| 2026 | 6,000 |
Did you know?
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 92% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of localities.
- “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 60,416 football pitches.
- Its population density is 6.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Borca, 9.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Vatra Dornei (15,303 residents), 28 km away.
All indicators for Broșteni
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 | Broșteni | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,211 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.0 ‰ | 17.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,407 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.3 ‰ | 9.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,881 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.2 ‰ | 9.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,514 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Broșteni | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.72 km | 3.50 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,304 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.67 ‰ | 2.87 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 277 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,906 | 306,127 | 10,177,161 | ranked 479 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 484.3 ‰ | 400.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,587 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 49.2 m² | 55.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,707 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.33 ‰ | 2.43 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,727 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Broșteni | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 45.7 ‰ | 36.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 645 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.33 ‰ | 2.42 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,387 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Broșteni | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 119 ‰ | 149 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 795 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.5% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 1,467 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Broșteni | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.6 nights | 2.1 | 0.4 | ranked 464 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 246 ‰ | 968 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 576 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.3 ‰ | 30.8 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 694 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Broșteni | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 21.2 m³ | 26.8 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,715 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.97 km | 2.74 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,344 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Broșteni | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.67 ‰ | 1.44 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 947 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.50 ‰ | 0.37 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,171 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.17 ‰ | 0.72 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 2,053 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Broșteni | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 107 ‰ | 169 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,029 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.7 per 10,000 inh. | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,808 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Broșteni
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 trade182 · 24.6%
- Transport and storage113 · 15.2%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing98 · 13.2%
- Manufacturing91 · 12.3%
- Construction58 · 7.8%
- Accommodation and food services51 · 6.9%
- Administrative and support services40 · 5.4%
- Other service activities23 · 3.1%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)113 · 15.2%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)111 · 15.0%
- Forestry and logging97 · 13.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines94 · 12.7%
- Warehousing and transport support activities75 · 10.1%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)66 · 8.9%
- Specialised construction activities52 · 7.0%
- Food and beverage service activities44 · 5.9%
- Construction of buildings36 · 4.9%
- Accommodation22 · 3.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Broșteni?
Broșteni has 6,000 residents (2026), ranking 564 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Broșteni?
Broșteni covers 431.4 km², with a density of 14 people per km².
Is the population of Broșteni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Broșteni went from 6,512 to 6,000, a change of −7.9%.
Where is Broșteni?
Broșteni is in Suceava County. Latitude 47.244, longitude 25.698.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Broșteni?
In Broșteni, “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.17 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,053 of 2,248 localities; the national median is 0.47 ‰.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Broșteni?
In Broșteni, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.7 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 2,808 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Which localities border Broșteni?
The nearest to Broșteni are Borca (9.4 km), Crucea (13 km), Ostra (14 km), Farcașa (15 km), Dorna-Arini (21 km).