Dornești: population and statistics
Dornești has a population of 4,835 (2026) across 32.0 km², or 151 people per km². It ranks 799 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is stable: −0.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,835 residents
- 32.0 km²
- 151 people/km²
Key points
Among the 114 localities in Suceava County, Dornești ranks No. 50 by population.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.76 km in Dornești, compared with an average of 3.50 km in Suceava County and 4.84 km nationally.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 4.8 m³ in Dornești, compared with an average of 26.8 m³ in Suceava County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Dornești: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (38 businesses).
Dornești in numbers
Where is Dornești?
Population of Dornești over time
Dornești had 4,856 residents in 2016 and 4,835 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,957 |
| 2022 | 4,896 |
| 2023 | 4,897 |
| 2024 | 4,873 |
| 2025 | 4,861 |
| 2026 | 4,835 |
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 96% of localities.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,483 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Bălcăuți, 4.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Rădăuți (35,343 residents), 7.6 km away.
All indicators for Dornești
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 | Dornești | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.7 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,103 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.7 ‰ | 17.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 779 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.1 ‰ | 9.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 690 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.7 ‰ | 9.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,824 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Dornești | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.76 km | 3.50 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,641 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.45 ‰ | 2.87 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,261 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,711 | 306,127 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,246 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 353.9 ‰ | 400.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,995 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 65.2 m² | 55.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 318 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.93 ‰ | 2.43 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 266 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Dornești | 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) | 1.65 ‰ | 2.42 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,995 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Dornești | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 74 ‰ | 149 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,498 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.9% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 1,803 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Dornești | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 4.8 m³ | 26.8 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,552 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.77 km | 2.74 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,141 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Dornești | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.21 ‰ | 1.44 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,689 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.21 ‰ | 0.37 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,629 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.41 ‰ | 0.72 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,308 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Dornești | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 88 ‰ | 169 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,700 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.1 per 10,000 inh. | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,558 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Dornești
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 trade56 · 22.2%
- Transport and storage42 · 16.7%
- Administrative and support services25 · 9.9%
- Construction22 · 8.7%
- Real estate17 · 6.7%
- Manufacturing16 · 6.3%
- Accommodation and food services13 · 5.2%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing12 · 4.8%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)38 · 15.1%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)34 · 13.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines28 · 11.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities22 · 8.7%
- Construction of buildings19 · 7.5%
- Specialised construction activities19 · 7.5%
- Real estate activities17 · 6.7%
- Food and beverage service activities13 · 5.2%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services12 · 4.8%
- Office administration and business support activities12 · 4.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Dornești?
Dornești has 4,835 residents (2026), ranking 799 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Dornești?
Dornești covers 32.0 km², with a density of 151 people per km².
Is the population of Dornești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Dornești went from 4,856 to 4,835, a change of −0.4%.
Where is Dornești?
Dornești is in Suceava County. Latitude 47.876, longitude 26.008.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Dornești?
In Dornești, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.76 km (2025), ranking 2,641 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Dornești?
In Dornești, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 4.8 m³ (2025), ranking 2,552 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Which localities border Dornești?
The nearest to Dornești are Bălcăuți (4.6 km), Calafindești (6.5 km), Satu Mare (6.7 km), Grănicești (7.0 km), Rădăuți (7.6 km).