Frătăuții Vechi: population and statistics
Frătăuții Vechi has a population of 6,081 (2026) across 36.4 km², or 167 people per km². It ranks 552 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +13.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 6,081 residents
- 36.4 km²
- 167 people/km²
Key points
Among the 114 localities in Suceava County, Frătăuții Vechi ranks No. 34 by population.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.16 ‰ in Frătăuții Vechi, compared with an average of 1.44 ‰ in Suceava County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 13.3 ‰ in Frătăuții Vechi, compared with an average of 9.1 ‰ in Suceava County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Frătăuții Vechi: the most common activity among active businesses is Specialised construction activities (55 businesses).
Frătăuții Vechi in numbers
Where is Frătăuții Vechi?
Population of Frătăuții Vechi over time
Frătăuții Vechi had 5,350 residents in 2016 and 6,081 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,882 |
| 2022 | 5,901 |
| 2023 | 5,960 |
| 2024 | 5,975 |
| 2025 | 6,031 |
| 2026 | 6,081 |
Did you know?
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,104 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Horodnic de Jos, 4.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Rădăuți (35,343 residents), 6.9 km away.
All indicators for Frătăuții Vechi
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 | Frătăuții Vechi | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,876 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.2 ‰ | 17.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,613 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.3 ‰ | 9.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 106 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.2 ‰ | 9.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,923 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Frătăuții Vechi | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.47 km | 3.50 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,538 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.45 ‰ | 2.87 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 457 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,370 | 306,127 | 10,177,161 | ranked 683 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 389.7 ‰ | 400.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,764 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 59.9 m² | 55.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 648 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.78 ‰ | 2.43 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 277 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Frătăuții Vechi | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 23.4 ‰ | 36.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,120 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.48 ‰ | 2.42 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,166 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Frătăuții Vechi | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 86 ‰ | 149 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,242 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.1% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 2,352 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Frătăuții Vechi | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.0 nights | 2.1 | 0.4 | ranked 1,070 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 25 ‰ | 968 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 1,071 of 1,250 |
Environment
| Indicator | Frătăuții Vechi | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 5.8 m³ | 26.8 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,522 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.47 km | 2.74 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,219 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Frătăuții Vechi | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.16 ‰ | 1.44 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,761 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.16 ‰ | 0.37 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,723 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.66 ‰ | 0.72 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 625 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Frătăuții Vechi | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 129 ‰ | 169 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 563 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.6 per 10,000 inh. | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,871 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Frătăuții Vechi
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 trade73 · 20.8%
- Construction60 · 17.1%
- Transport and storage54 · 15.4%
- Manufacturing29 · 8.3%
- Administrative and support services29 · 8.3%
- Professional, scientific and technical19 · 5.4%
- Real estate14 · 4.0%
- Other service activities12 · 3.4%
Most common activities
- Specialised construction activities55 · 15.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)52 · 14.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines52 · 14.8%
- Construction of buildings50 · 14.2%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)46 · 13.1%
- Civil engineering37 · 10.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities22 · 6.3%
- Real estate activities14 · 4.0%
- Rental and leasing activities14 · 4.0%
- Food and beverage service activities11 · 3.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Frătăuții Vechi?
Frătăuții Vechi has 6,081 residents (2026), ranking 552 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Frătăuții Vechi?
Frătăuții Vechi covers 36.4 km², with a density of 167 people per km².
Is the population of Frătăuții Vechi growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Frătăuții Vechi went from 5,350 to 6,081, a change of +13.7%.
Where is Frătăuții Vechi?
Frătăuții Vechi is in Suceava County. Latitude 47.903, longitude 25.898.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Frătăuții Vechi?
In Frătăuții Vechi, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.16 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,761 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Frătăuții Vechi?
In Frătăuții Vechi, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 13.3 ‰ (2025), ranking 106 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Which localities border Frătăuții Vechi?
The nearest to Frătăuții Vechi are Horodnic de Jos (4.6 km), Frătăuții Noi (5.5 km), Gălănești (5.5 km), Rădăuți (6.9 km), Mușenița (7.6 km).