Comănești (Suceava County): population and statistics
Comănești has a population of 2,442 (2026) across 19.8 km², or 123 people per km². It ranks 1,955 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +2.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,442 residents
- 19.8 km²
- 123 people/km²
Key points
Among the 114 localities in Suceava County, Comănești ranks No. 97 by population.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 36.4 ‰ in Comănești, compared with an average of 16.0 ‰ in Suceava County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.41 ‰ in Comănești, compared with an average of 2.42 ‰ in Suceava County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
Comănești: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (20 businesses).
Comănești in numbers
Where is Comănești?
Population of Comănești over time
Comănești had 2,380 residents in 2016 and 2,442 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,431 |
| 2022 | 2,443 |
| 2023 | 2,442 |
| 2024 | 2,424 |
| 2025 | 2,427 |
| 2026 | 2,442 |
Did you know?
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,775 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Cajvana (10,577 residents), 4.9 km away.
All indicators for Comănești
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 | Comănești | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 36.4 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 139 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 26.2 ‰ | 17.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 189 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.4 ‰ | 9.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 600 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.9 ‰ | 9.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,329 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Comănești | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.23 ‰ | 2.87 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,438 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,052 | 306,127 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,342 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 430.8 ‰ | 400.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,282 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 49.4 m² | 55.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,677 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.05 ‰ | 2.43 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 619 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Comănești | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 21.3 ‰ | 36.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,321 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.41 ‰ | 2.42 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,952 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Comănești | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 48 ‰ | 149 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,294 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 8.9% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 273 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Comănești | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.41 ‰ | 1.44 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,917 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.41 ‰ | 0.37 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,714 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Comănești | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 109 ‰ | 169 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 973 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.1 per 10,000 inh. | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,258 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Comănești
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 trade26 · 18.2%
- Manufacturing18 · 12.6%
- Transport and storage18 · 12.6%
- Construction15 · 10.5%
- Professional, scientific and technical13 · 9.1%
- Administrative and support services12 · 8.4%
- Real estate10 · 7.0%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing5 · 3.5%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)20 · 14.0%
- Specialised construction activities15 · 10.5%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)15 · 10.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines15 · 10.5%
- Construction of buildings10 · 7.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities10 · 7.0%
- Real estate activities10 · 7.0%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)7 · 4.9%
- Head offices and management consultancy7 · 4.9%
- Advertising and market research6 · 4.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Comănești?
Comănești has 2,442 residents (2026), ranking 1,955 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Comănești?
Comănești covers 19.8 km², with a density of 123 people per km².
Is the population of Comănești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Comănești went from 2,380 to 2,442, a change of +2.6%.
Where is Comănești?
Comănești is in Suceava County. Latitude 47.663, longitude 25.994.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Comănești?
In Comănești, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 36.4 ‰ (2025), ranking 139 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Comănești?
In Comănești, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.41 ‰ (2026), ranking 2,952 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
Which localities border Comănești?
The nearest to Comănești are Cajvana (4.9 km), Bălăceana (5.1 km), Botoșana (5.3 km), Pârteștii de Jos (6.1 km), Todirești (6.8 km).