Bunești (Suceava County): population and statistics
Bunești has a population of 2,836 (2026) across 29.0 km², or 97.8 people per km². It ranks 1,689 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +2.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,836 residents
- 29.0 km²
- 98 people/km²
Key points
Among the 114 localities in Suceava County, Bunești ranks No. 87 by population.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.18 km in Bunești, compared with an average of 3.50 km in Suceava County and 4.84 km nationally.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.11 km in Bunești, compared with an average of 2.74 km in Suceava County and 3.05 km nationally.
Bunești: the most common activity among active businesses is Land transport and transport via pipelines (33 businesses).
Bunești in numbers
Where is Bunești?
Population of Bunești over time
Bunești had 2,773 residents in 2016 and 2,836 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,759 |
| 2022 | 2,778 |
| 2023 | 2,804 |
| 2024 | 2,827 |
| 2025 | 2,854 |
| 2026 | 2,836 |
Did you know?
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,062 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Bosanci (8,069 residents), 5.2 km away.
All indicators for Bunești
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 | Bunești | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,955 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.6 ‰ | 17.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,723 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.4 ‰ | 9.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,312 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.7 ‰ | 9.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,672 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bunești | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.18 km | 3.50 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,720 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.06 ‰ | 2.87 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,573 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,264 | 306,127 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,944 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 445.7 ‰ | 400.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,061 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 51.3 m² | 55.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,455 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.41 ‰ | 2.43 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 894 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bunești | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 22.2 ‰ | 36.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,222 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.41 ‰ | 2.42 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,223 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bunești | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 47 ‰ | 149 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,331 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.2% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 1,157 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Bunești | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.11 km | 2.74 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,675 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Bunești | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.35 ‰ | 1.44 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,192 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.35 ‰ | 0.37 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,040 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.35 ‰ | 0.72 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,513 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Bunești | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 72 ‰ | 169 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,393 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,575 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Bunești
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 trade39 · 22.7%
- Transport and storage34 · 19.8%
- Construction22 · 12.8%
- Manufacturing13 · 7.6%
- Administrative and support services13 · 7.6%
- Accommodation and food services11 · 6.4%
- Professional, scientific and technical11 · 6.4%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing8 · 4.7%
Most common activities
- Land transport and transport via pipelines33 · 19.2%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)31 · 18.0%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)27 · 15.7%
- Specialised construction activities21 · 12.2%
- Construction of buildings16 · 9.3%
- Warehousing and transport support activities15 · 8.7%
- Civil engineering11 · 6.4%
- Food and beverage service activities9 · 5.2%
- Office administration and business support activities9 · 5.2%
- Manufacture of food products8 · 4.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bunești?
Bunești has 2,836 residents (2026), ranking 1,689 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Bunești?
Bunești covers 29.0 km², with a density of 98 people per km².
Is the population of Bunești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bunești went from 2,773 to 2,836, a change of +2.3%.
Where is Bunești?
Bunești is in Suceava County. Latitude 47.529, longitude 26.284.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bunești?
In Bunești, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.18 km (2025), ranking 2,720 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bunești?
In Bunești, “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.11 km (2025), ranking 1,675 of 1,695 localities; the national median is 4.05 km.
Which localities border Bunești?
The nearest to Bunești are Bosanci (5.2 km), Rădășeni (5.7 km), Vulturești (7.4 km), Fălticeni (7.5 km), Hârtop (7.9 km).