Ciocănești (Suceava County): population and statistics
Ciocănești has a population of 1,454 (2026) across 106.1 km², or 13.7 people per km². It ranks 2,766 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is stable: +0.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,454 residents
- 106.1 km²
- 14 people/km²
Key points
Among the 114 localities in Suceava County, Ciocănești ranks No. 111 by population.
Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants: 99.0 ‰ in Ciocănești, compared with an average of 30.8 ‰ in Suceava County and 29.5 ‰ nationally.
Ciocănești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (32 businesses).
Ciocănești in numbers
Where is Ciocănești?
Population of Ciocănești over time
Ciocănești had 1,451 residents in 2016 and 1,454 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,478 |
| 2022 | 1,465 |
| 2023 | 1,474 |
| 2024 | 1,470 |
| 2025 | 1,456 |
| 2026 | 1,454 |
Did you know?
- “Existing dwellings”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- “Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 92% of localities.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 14,857 football pitches.
- Its population density is 6.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Iacobeni, 8.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Fundu Moldovei (3,831 residents), 9.2 km away.
All indicators for Ciocănești
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 | Ciocănești | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.0 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,650 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.4 ‰ | 17.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,740 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.9 ‰ | 9.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 737 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.3 ‰ | 9.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,423 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ciocănești | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.69 ‰ | 2.87 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,957 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 681 | 306,127 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,950 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 468.4 ‰ | 400.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,786 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 55.5 m² | 55.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,006 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.69 ‰ | 2.43 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,372 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ciocănești | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 61.2 ‰ | 36.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 270 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.75 ‰ | 2.42 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,072 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ciocănești | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 135 ‰ | 149 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 684 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.5% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 1,062 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Ciocănești | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 3.6 nights | 2.1 | 0.4 | ranked 134 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1,550 ‰ | 968 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 153 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 99.0 ‰ | 30.8 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 113 of 1,362 |
Health
| Indicator | Ciocănești | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.69 ‰ | 1.44 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 907 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.69 ‰ | 0.37 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 494 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.69 ‰ | 0.72 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 567 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Ciocănești | 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) | 6.9 per 10,000 inh. | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 402 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Ciocănești
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 trade44 · 19.6%
- Transport and storage33 · 14.7%
- Accommodation and food services26 · 11.6%
- Construction25 · 11.1%
- Manufacturing23 · 10.2%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing20 · 8.9%
- Administrative and support services15 · 6.7%
- Other service activities11 · 4.9%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)32 · 14.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines27 · 12.0%
- Specialised construction activities24 · 10.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)23 · 10.2%
- Food and beverage service activities20 · 8.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities17 · 7.6%
- Construction of buildings16 · 7.1%
- Accommodation16 · 7.1%
- Forestry and logging11 · 4.9%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)11 · 4.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ciocănești?
Ciocănești has 1,454 residents (2026), ranking 2,766 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Ciocănești?
Ciocănești covers 106.1 km², with a density of 14 people per km².
Is the population of Ciocănești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ciocănești went from 1,451 to 1,454, a change of +0.2%.
Where is Ciocănești?
Ciocănești is in Suceava County. Latitude 47.486, longitude 25.263.
Existing dwellings: what is the figure for Ciocănești?
In Ciocănești, “Existing dwellings” stands at 681 (2025), ranking 2,950 of 3,181 localities; the national median is 1,464.
Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ciocănești?
In Ciocănești, “Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 99.0 ‰ (2025), ranking 113 of 1,362 localities; the national median is 11.8 ‰.
Which localities border Ciocănești?
The nearest to Ciocănești are Iacobeni (8.3 km), Fundu Moldovei (9.2 km), Pojorâta (13 km), Coșna (14 km), Breaza (15 km).