Dolhești (Suceava County): population and statistics
Dolhești has a population of 3,587 (2026) across 42.5 km², or 84.4 people per km². It ranks 1,243 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −6.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,587 residents
- 42.5 km²
- 84 people/km²
Key points
Among the 114 localities in Suceava County, Dolhești ranks No. 68 by population.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.67 km in Dolhești, compared with an average of 3.50 km in Suceava County and 4.84 km nationally.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 3.3 m³ in Dolhești, compared with an average of 26.8 m³ in Suceava County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Dolhești: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (23 businesses).
Dolhești in numbers
Where is Dolhești?
Population of Dolhești over time
Dolhești had 3,837 residents in 2016 and 3,587 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,759 |
| 2022 | 3,712 |
| 2023 | 3,672 |
| 2024 | 3,641 |
| 2025 | 3,614 |
| 2026 | 3,587 |
Did you know?
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,951 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Liteni (10,090 residents), 6.0 km away.
All indicators for Dolhești
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 | Dolhești | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,002 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.9 ‰ | 17.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,900 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.3 ‰ | 9.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,377 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.6 ‰ | 9.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 589 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Dolhești | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.67 km | 3.50 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,652 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.39 ‰ | 2.87 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,310 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,842 | 306,127 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,104 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 513.5 ‰ | 400.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,271 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 51.9 m² | 55.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,386 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.84 ‰ | 2.43 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,257 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Dolhești | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 15.1 ‰ | 36.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,805 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.67 ‰ | 2.42 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,965 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Dolhești | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 38 ‰ | 149 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,683 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 4.2% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 860 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Dolhești | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.1 nights | 2.1 | 0.4 | ranked 868 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 36 ‰ | 968 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 1,009 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.3 ‰ | 30.8 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,189 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Dolhești | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 3.3 m³ | 26.8 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,585 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Dolhești | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.28 ‰ | 1.44 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,510 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.28 ‰ | 0.37 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,414 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.56 ‰ | 0.72 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 848 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Dolhești | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 102 ‰ | 169 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,185 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,072 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Dolhești
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 trade33 · 24.8%
- Construction19 · 14.3%
- Transport and storage19 · 14.3%
- Manufacturing15 · 11.3%
- Administrative and support services14 · 10.5%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing7 · 5.3%
- Accommodation and food services6 · 4.5%
- Professional, scientific and technical5 · 3.8%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)23 · 17.3%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)21 · 15.8%
- Specialised construction activities18 · 13.5%
- Construction of buildings16 · 12.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines15 · 11.3%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities10 · 7.5%
- Civil engineering9 · 6.8%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles9 · 6.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities7 · 5.3%
- Manufacture of fabricated metal products6 · 4.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Dolhești?
Dolhești has 3,587 residents (2026), ranking 1,243 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Dolhești?
Dolhești covers 42.5 km², with a density of 84 people per km².
Is the population of Dolhești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Dolhești went from 3,837 to 3,587, a change of −6.5%.
Where is Dolhești?
Dolhești is in Suceava County. Latitude 47.467, longitude 26.517.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Dolhești?
In Dolhești, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.67 km (2025), ranking 2,652 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Dolhești?
In Dolhești, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 3.3 m³ (2025), ranking 2,585 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Which localities border Dolhești?
The nearest to Dolhești are Liteni (6.0 km), Preutești (7.8 km), Dolhasca (8.1 km), Hârtop (11 km), Tudora (11 km).