Burla: population and statistics
Burla has a population of 2,634 (2026) across 18.9 km², or 139 people per km². It ranks 1,822 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +11.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,634 residents
- 18.9 km²
- 139 people/km²
Key points
Among the 114 localities in Suceava County, Burla ranks No. 93 by population.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 0.4 m³ in Burla, compared with an average of 26.8 m³ in Suceava County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.76 km in Burla, compared with an average of 3.50 km in Suceava County and 4.84 km nationally.
Burla: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (15 businesses).
Burla in numbers
Where is Burla?
Population of Burla over time
Burla had 2,356 residents in 2016 and 2,634 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,515 |
| 2022 | 2,527 |
| 2023 | 2,564 |
| 2024 | 2,594 |
| 2025 | 2,599 |
| 2026 | 2,634 |
Did you know?
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,651 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Volovăț (6,461 residents), 3.2 km away.
All indicators for Burla
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 | Burla | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,777 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.3 ‰ | 17.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,577 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.2 ‰ | 9.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 50 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.5 ‰ | 9.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 3,075 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Burla | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.76 km | 3.50 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,706 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.90 ‰ | 2.87 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,019 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 918 | 306,127 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,589 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 348.5 ‰ | 400.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 3,025 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 51.8 m² | 55.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,399 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Burla | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 10.3 ‰ | 36.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 3,021 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.90 ‰ | 2.42 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,752 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Burla | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 32 ‰ | 149 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,870 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 9.6% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 236 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Burla | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 0.4 m³ | 26.8 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,648 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.29 km | 2.74 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,491 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Burla | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.38 ‰ | 1.44 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,060 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.38 ‰ | 0.37 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,886 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Burla | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 180 ‰ | 169 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 185 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.8 per 10,000 inh. | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,419 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Burla
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 trade17 · 21.8%
- Transport and storage10 · 12.8%
- Accommodation and food services9 · 11.5%
- Construction7 · 9.0%
- Professional, scientific and technical7 · 9.0%
- Administrative and support services6 · 7.7%
- Manufacturing4 · 5.1%
- Real estate4 · 5.1%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)15 · 19.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)11 · 14.1%
- Food and beverage service activities9 · 11.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines8 · 10.3%
- Construction of buildings7 · 9.0%
- Specialised construction activities6 · 7.7%
- Warehousing and transport support activities6 · 7.7%
- Real estate activities4 · 5.1%
- Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing4 · 5.1%
- Rental and leasing activities4 · 5.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Burla?
Burla has 2,634 residents (2026), ranking 1,822 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Burla?
Burla covers 18.9 km², with a density of 139 people per km².
Is the population of Burla growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Burla went from 2,356 to 2,634, a change of +11.8%.
Where is Burla?
Burla is in Suceava County. Latitude 47.785, longitude 25.927.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Burla?
In Burla, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 0.4 m³ (2025), ranking 2,648 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Burla?
In Burla, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.76 km (2025), ranking 2,706 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
Which localities border Burla?
The nearest to Burla are Volovăț (3.2 km), Iaslovăț (3.8 km), Arbore (5.8 km), Milișăuți (5.8 km), Rădăuți (6.4 km).