Cârlibaba: population and statistics
Cârlibaba has a population of 1,930 (2026) across 300.7 km², or 6.4 people per km². It ranks 2,384 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is stable: −0.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,930 residents
- 300.7 km²
- 6 people/km²
Key points
Among the 114 localities in Suceava County, Cârlibaba ranks No. 106 by population.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 5.2 ‰ in Cârlibaba, compared with an average of 16.0 ‰ in Suceava County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants: 1,575 ‰ in Cârlibaba, compared with an average of 968 ‰ in Suceava County and 930 ‰ nationally.
Cârlibaba: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (27 businesses).
Cârlibaba in numbers
Where is Cârlibaba?
Population of Cârlibaba over time
Cârlibaba had 1,937 residents in 2016 and 1,930 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,943 |
| 2022 | 1,941 |
| 2023 | 1,945 |
| 2024 | 1,946 |
| 2025 | 1,949 |
| 2026 | 1,930 |
Did you know?
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 42,118 football pitches.
- Its population density is 14.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Șanț (3,427 residents), 15 km away.
All indicators for Cârlibaba
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 | Cârlibaba | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 3,143 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.4 ‰ | 17.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,880 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.1 ‰ | 9.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 3,036 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.3 ‰ | 9.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,906 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Cârlibaba | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.63 ‰ | 2.87 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 427 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 799 | 306,127 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,798 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 414.0 ‰ | 400.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,519 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 57.0 m² | 55.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 870 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.07 ‰ | 2.43 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 613 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Cârlibaba | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 34.2 ‰ | 36.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,217 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.11 ‰ | 2.42 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 869 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Cârlibaba | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 124 ‰ | 149 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 762 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 1,101 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Cârlibaba | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 2.7 nights | 2.1 | 0.4 | ranked 169 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1,575 ‰ | 968 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 152 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 43.5 ‰ | 30.8 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 242 of 1,362 |
Education
| Indicator | Cârlibaba | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 87 ‰ | 169 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,750 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.2 per 10,000 inh. | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 793 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Cârlibaba
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 trade38 · 19.9%
- Transport and storage31 · 16.2%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing26 · 13.6%
- Construction23 · 12.0%
- Manufacturing21 · 11.0%
- Accommodation and food services16 · 8.4%
- Professional, scientific and technical9 · 4.7%
- Administrative and support services9 · 4.7%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)27 · 14.1%
- Forestry and logging26 · 13.6%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)23 · 12.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines21 · 11.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities20 · 10.5%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)19 · 9.9%
- Specialised construction activities17 · 8.9%
- Construction of buildings14 · 7.3%
- Food and beverage service activities12 · 6.3%
- Civil engineering6 · 3.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Cârlibaba?
Cârlibaba has 1,930 residents (2026), ranking 2,384 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Cârlibaba?
Cârlibaba covers 300.7 km², with a density of 6 people per km².
Is the population of Cârlibaba growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Cârlibaba went from 1,937 to 1,930, a change of −0.4%.
Where is Cârlibaba?
Cârlibaba is in Suceava County. Latitude 47.600, longitude 25.088.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Cârlibaba?
In Cârlibaba, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 5.2 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,143 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Cârlibaba?
In Cârlibaba, “Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1,575 ‰ (2025), ranking 152 of 1,250 localities; the national median is 200 ‰.
Which localities border Cârlibaba?
The nearest to Cârlibaba are Șanț (15 km), Moldova-Sulița (15 km), Breaza (17 km), Izvoarele Sucevei (18 km), Ciocănești (18 km).