Fălticeni: population and statistics
Fălticeni has a population of 29,320 (2026) across 28.8 km², or 1,017 people per km². It ranks 79 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −7.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 29,320 residents
- 28.8 km²
- 1,017 people/km²
Key points
Among the 114 localities in Suceava County, Fălticeni ranks No. 3 by population.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 268 ‰ in Fălticeni, compared with an average of 169 ‰ in Suceava County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Fălticeni: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (515 businesses).
Fălticeni in numbers
Where is Fălticeni?
Population of Fălticeni over time
Fălticeni had 31,627 residents in 2016 and 29,320 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 30,819 |
| 2022 | 30,558 |
| 2023 | 30,215 |
| 2024 | 29,960 |
| 2025 | 29,552 |
| 2026 | 29,320 |
Did you know?
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Existing dwellings”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,036 football pitches.
- Its population density is 11.2 times the national average.
- The nearest locality is Rădășeni, 5.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Suceava (115,336 residents), 21 km away.
All indicators for Fălticeni
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 | Fălticeni | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.4 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,728 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.8 ‰ | 17.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 760 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.9 ‰ | 9.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,073 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.4 ‰ | 9.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,693 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Fălticeni | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.42 km | 3.50 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,365 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.26 ‰ | 2.87 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,411 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 11,470 | 306,127 | 10,177,161 | ranked 90 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 391.2 ‰ | 400.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,750 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 68.6 m² | 55.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 209 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.86 ‰ | 2.43 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 416 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Fălticeni | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.85 km | 3.31 km | 6.17 km | ranked 845 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 314 m³ | 3,527 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 406 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Fălticeni | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 37.2 ‰ | 36.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 993 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.42 ‰ | 2.42 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,317 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Fălticeni | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 205 ‰ | 149 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 383 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.2% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 2,276 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Fălticeni | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 1.0 nights | 2.1 | 0.4 | ranked 342 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 433 ‰ | 968 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 403 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.8 ‰ | 30.8 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 929 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Fălticeni | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 39.2 m³ | 26.8 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 699 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.52 km | 2.74 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,212 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Fălticeni | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 3.38 ‰ | 1.44 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 131 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.44 ‰ | 0.37 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,536 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.30 ‰ | 0.72 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 108 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Fălticeni | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 268 ‰ | 169 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 28 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.1 per 10,000 inh. | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 828 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Fălticeni
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 trade618 · 22.9%
- Transport and storage339 · 12.5%
- Administrative and support services236 · 8.7%
- Professional, scientific and technical225 · 8.3%
- Manufacturing205 · 7.6%
- Construction205 · 7.6%
- Real estate157 · 5.8%
- Accommodation and food services144 · 5.3%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)515 · 19.1%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)319 · 11.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines279 · 10.3%
- Specialised construction activities190 · 7.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities170 · 6.3%
- Real estate activities157 · 5.8%
- Food and beverage service activities131 · 4.8%
- Construction of buildings129 · 4.8%
- Head offices and management consultancy99 · 3.7%
- Office administration and business support activities99 · 3.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Fălticeni?
Fălticeni has 29,320 residents (2026), ranking 79 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Fălticeni?
Fălticeni covers 28.8 km², with a density of 1,017 people per km².
Is the population of Fălticeni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Fălticeni went from 31,627 to 29,320, a change of −7.3%.
Where is Fălticeni?
Fălticeni is in Suceava County. Latitude 47.462, longitude 26.300.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Fălticeni?
In Fălticeni, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 268 ‰ (2025), ranking 28 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Existing dwellings: what is the figure for Fălticeni?
In Fălticeni, “Existing dwellings” stands at 11,470 (2025), ranking 90 of 3,181 localities; the national median is 1,464.
Which localities border Fălticeni?
The nearest to Fălticeni are Rădășeni (5.1 km), Fântâna Mare (6.3 km), Hârtop (6.4 km), Bunești (7.5 km), Baia (7.8 km).