Iacobeni (Suceava County): population and statistics
Iacobeni has a population of 1,855 (2026) across 54.7 km², or 33.9 people per km². It ranks 2,466 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −13.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,855 residents
- 54.7 km²
- 34 people/km²
Key points
Among the 114 localities in Suceava County, Iacobeni ranks No. 109 by population.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 83.0 m³ in Iacobeni, compared with an average of 26.8 m³ in Suceava County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 10.2 ‰ in Iacobeni, compared with an average of 17.2 ‰ in Suceava County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Iacobeni: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (19 businesses).
Iacobeni in numbers
Where is Iacobeni?
Population of Iacobeni over time
Iacobeni had 2,153 residents in 2016 and 1,855 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,010 |
| 2022 | 1,966 |
| 2023 | 1,942 |
| 2024 | 1,885 |
| 2025 | 1,861 |
| 2026 | 1,855 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Suceava County for “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,662 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Ciocănești, 8.3 km away.
All indicators for Iacobeni
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 | Iacobeni | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,689 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.2 ‰ | 17.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,996 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.9 ‰ | 9.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,547 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.0 ‰ | 9.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,295 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Iacobeni | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.31 km | 3.50 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,190 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,044 | 306,127 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,357 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 562.8 ‰ | 400.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 827 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 43.2 m² | 55.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,415 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Iacobeni | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 32.3 ‰ | 36.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,365 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.08 ‰ | 2.42 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,486 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Iacobeni | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 85 ‰ | 149 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,271 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.2% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 1,157 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Iacobeni | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.2 nights | 2.1 | 0.4 | ranked 741 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 97 ‰ | 968 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 818 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.9 ‰ | 30.8 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 676 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Iacobeni | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 83.0 m³ | 26.8 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 120 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.67 km | 2.74 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,402 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Iacobeni | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.54 ‰ | 1.44 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,342 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.54 ‰ | 0.37 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 980 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.54 ‰ | 0.72 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 888 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Iacobeni | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 51 ‰ | 169 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,943 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.4 per 10,000 inh. | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 722 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Iacobeni
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 trade29 · 22.0%
- Transport and storage24 · 18.2%
- Accommodation and food services13 · 9.8%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing12 · 9.1%
- Manufacturing11 · 8.3%
- Construction10 · 7.6%
- Administrative and support services7 · 5.3%
- Other service activities7 · 5.3%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)19 · 14.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines19 · 14.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)15 · 11.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities13 · 9.8%
- Forestry and logging11 · 8.3%
- Food and beverage service activities9 · 6.8%
- Specialised construction activities7 · 5.3%
- Manufacture of food products6 · 4.5%
- Construction of buildings6 · 4.5%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities6 · 4.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Iacobeni?
Iacobeni has 1,855 residents (2026), ranking 2,466 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Iacobeni?
Iacobeni covers 54.7 km², with a density of 34 people per km².
Is the population of Iacobeni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Iacobeni went from 2,153 to 1,855, a change of −13.8%.
Where is Iacobeni?
Iacobeni is in Suceava County. Latitude 47.421, longitude 25.317.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Iacobeni?
In Iacobeni, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 83.0 m³ (2025), ranking 120 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Iacobeni?
In Iacobeni, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 10.2 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,996 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Which localities border Iacobeni?
The nearest to Iacobeni are Ciocănești (8.3 km), Vatra Dornei (8.7 km), Dorna Candrenilor (9.0 km), Pojorâta (11 km), Coșna (12 km).