Ilișești: population and statistics
Ilișești has a population of 3,003 (2026) across 33.2 km², or 90.5 people per km². It ranks 1,585 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +3.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,003 residents
- 33.2 km²
- 90 people/km²
Key points
Among the 114 localities in Suceava County, Ilișești ranks No. 81 by population.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 7.66 ‰ in Ilișești, compared with an average of 2.87 ‰ in Suceava County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: 8.3 ‰ in Ilișești, compared with an average of 9.6 ‰ in Suceava County and 11.1 ‰ nationally.
Ilișești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (44 businesses).
Ilișești in numbers
Where is Ilișești?
Population of Ilișești over time
Ilișești had 2,910 residents in 2016 and 3,003 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,941 |
| 2022 | 2,955 |
| 2023 | 2,965 |
| 2024 | 2,980 |
| 2025 | 2,989 |
| 2026 | 3,003 |
Did you know?
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,650 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Ciprian Porumbescu, 4.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Păltinoasa (6,133 residents), 9.8 km away.
All indicators for Ilișești
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 | Ilișești | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 26.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 352 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.6 ‰ | 17.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 477 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.0 ‰ | 9.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,051 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.3 ‰ | 9.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,906 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ilișești | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.66 ‰ | 2.87 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 123 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,337 | 306,127 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,816 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 445.2 ‰ | 400.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,068 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 54.7 m² | 55.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,078 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.33 ‰ | 2.43 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 544 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ilișești | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 28.6 ‰ | 36.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,641 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.33 ‰ | 2.42 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,387 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ilișești | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 123 ‰ | 149 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 770 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 5.1% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 684 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Ilișești | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.33 ‰ | 1.44 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 360 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.33 ‰ | 0.37 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,137 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.67 ‰ | 0.72 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 599 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Ilișești | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 134 ‰ | 169 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 500 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.3 per 10,000 inh. | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,683 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Ilișești
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 trade55 · 20.2%
- Transport and storage41 · 15.1%
- Construction31 · 11.4%
- Manufacturing24 · 8.8%
- Administrative and support services22 · 8.1%
- Real estate17 · 6.2%
- Accommodation and food services16 · 5.9%
- Other service activities16 · 5.9%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)44 · 16.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines37 · 13.6%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)35 · 12.9%
- Specialised construction activities28 · 10.3%
- Construction of buildings21 · 7.7%
- Warehousing and transport support activities18 · 6.6%
- Real estate activities17 · 6.2%
- Food and beverage service activities16 · 5.9%
- Rental and leasing activities16 · 5.9%
- Civil engineering15 · 5.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ilișești?
Ilișești has 3,003 residents (2026), ranking 1,585 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Ilișești?
Ilișești covers 33.2 km², with a density of 90 people per km².
Is the population of Ilișești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ilișești went from 2,910 to 3,003, a change of +3.2%.
Where is Ilișești?
Ilișești is in Suceava County. Latitude 47.612, longitude 26.053.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ilișești?
In Ilișești, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 7.66 ‰ (2025), ranking 123 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ilișești?
In Ilișești, “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 8.3 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,906 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 13.0 ‰.
Which localities border Ilișești?
The nearest to Ilișești are Ciprian Porumbescu (4.5 km), Bălăceana (4.5 km), Stroiești (5.4 km), Comănești (7.2 km), Pârteștii de Jos (7.4 km).