Calafindești: population and statistics
Calafindești has a population of 3,003 (2026) across 24.2 km², or 124 people per km². It ranks 1,585 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +0.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,003 residents
- 24.2 km²
- 124 people/km²
Key points
Among the 114 localities in Suceava County, Calafindești ranks No. 80 by population.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 8.7 ‰ in Calafindești, compared with an average of 16.0 ‰ in Suceava County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 10.7 m³ in Calafindești, compared with an average of 26.8 m³ in Suceava County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Calafindești: the most common activity among active businesses is Land transport and transport via pipelines (38 businesses).
Calafindești in numbers
Where is Calafindești?
Population of Calafindești over time
Calafindești had 2,982 residents in 2016 and 3,003 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,967 |
| 2022 | 2,956 |
| 2023 | 2,959 |
| 2024 | 2,968 |
| 2025 | 2,967 |
| 2026 | 3,003 |
Did you know?
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,388 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Șerbăuți, 4.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Grănicești (6,057 residents), 4.5 km away.
All indicators for Calafindești
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 | Calafindești | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.7 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,966 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.0 ‰ | 17.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,802 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.0 ‰ | 9.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 177 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.3 ‰ | 9.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,714 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Calafindești | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.00 km | 3.50 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,253 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.00 ‰ | 2.87 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 364 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,341 | 306,127 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,807 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 446.6 ‰ | 400.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,050 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 60.7 m² | 55.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 593 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.66 ‰ | 2.43 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 291 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Calafindești | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 22.0 ‰ | 36.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,233 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 | Calafindești | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 80 ‰ | 149 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,366 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 4.6% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 776 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Calafindești | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 10.7 m³ | 26.8 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,335 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.33 km | 2.74 km | 4.05 km | ranked 599 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Calafindești | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.33 ‰ | 1.44 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,277 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.33 ‰ | 0.37 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,137 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.67 ‰ | 0.72 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 599 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Calafindești | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 118 ‰ | 169 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 750 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.3 per 10,000 inh. | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,683 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Calafindești
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
- Transport and storage38 · 23.8%
- Wholesale and retail trade37 · 23.1%
- Construction20 · 12.5%
- Administrative and support services18 · 11.2%
- Real estate11 · 6.9%
- Accommodation and food services8 · 5.0%
- Other service activities8 · 5.0%
- Manufacturing7 · 4.4%
Most common activities
- Land transport and transport via pipelines38 · 23.8%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)27 · 16.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)25 · 15.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities20 · 12.5%
- Specialised construction activities18 · 11.2%
- Construction of buildings15 · 9.4%
- Rental and leasing activities15 · 9.4%
- Real estate activities11 · 6.9%
- Food and beverage service activities8 · 5.0%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles5 · 3.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Calafindești?
Calafindești has 3,003 residents (2026), ranking 1,585 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Calafindești?
Calafindești covers 24.2 km², with a density of 124 people per km².
Is the population of Calafindești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Calafindești went from 2,982 to 3,003, a change of +0.7%.
Where is Calafindești?
Calafindești is in Suceava County. Latitude 47.856, longitude 26.090.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Calafindești?
In Calafindești, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 8.7 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,966 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Calafindești?
In Calafindești, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 10.7 m³ (2025), ranking 2,335 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Which localities border Calafindești?
The nearest to Calafindești are Șerbăuți (4.4 km), Grănicești (4.5 km), Dornești (6.5 km), Grămești (6.8 km), Bălcăuți (7.0 km).