Liteni: population and statistics
Liteni has a population of 10,090 (2026) across 72.9 km², or 138 people per km². It ranks 259 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −2.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 10,090 residents
- 72.9 km²
- 138 people/km²
Key points
Among the 114 localities in Suceava County, Liteni ranks No. 15 by population.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 1.0 in Liteni, compared with an average of 2.9 per 10,000 inh. in Suceava County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 8.3 ‰ in Liteni, compared with an average of 16.0 ‰ in Suceava County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Liteni: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (115 businesses).
Liteni in numbers
Where is Liteni?
Population of Liteni over time
Liteni had 10,358 residents in 2016 and 10,090 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 10,298 |
| 2022 | 10,230 |
| 2023 | 10,189 |
| 2024 | 10,169 |
| 2025 | 10,140 |
| 2026 | 10,090 |
Did you know?
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- “Existing dwellings”: higher than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,211 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Dolhești, 6.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Fălticeni (29,320 residents), 19 km away.
All indicators for Liteni
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 | Liteni | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 3,003 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.5 ‰ | 17.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,870 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.2 ‰ | 9.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 661 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.0 ‰ | 9.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,885 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Liteni | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.47 km | 3.50 km | 7.67 km | ranked 999 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.67 ‰ | 2.87 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 419 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 4,242 | 306,127 | 10,177,161 | ranked 259 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 420.4 ‰ | 400.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,423 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 41.2 m² | 55.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,615 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.85 ‰ | 2.43 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 159 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Liteni | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 23.9 ‰ | 36.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,076 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.48 ‰ | 2.42 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,270 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Liteni | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 81 ‰ | 149 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,346 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 |
Environment
| Indicator | Liteni | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 14.2 m³ | 26.8 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,169 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.07 km | 2.74 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,317 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Liteni | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.30 ‰ | 1.44 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,423 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.30 ‰ | 0.37 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,311 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.20 ‰ | 0.72 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,988 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Liteni | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 142 ‰ | 169 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 404 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.0 per 10,000 inh. | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 3,084 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Liteni
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 trade144 · 23.4%
- Transport and storage101 · 16.4%
- Construction88 · 14.3%
- Administrative and support services50 · 8.1%
- Accommodation and food services44 · 7.1%
- Manufacturing41 · 6.7%
- Other service activities25 · 4.1%
- Professional, scientific and technical23 · 3.7%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)115 · 18.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines94 · 15.3%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)82 · 13.3%
- Construction of buildings73 · 11.9%
- Specialised construction activities72 · 11.7%
- Civil engineering43 · 7.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities43 · 7.0%
- Food and beverage service activities42 · 6.8%
- Rental and leasing activities28 · 4.5%
- Real estate activities22 · 3.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Liteni?
Liteni has 10,090 residents (2026), ranking 259 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Liteni?
Liteni covers 72.9 km², with a density of 138 people per km².
Is the population of Liteni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Liteni went from 10,358 to 10,090, a change of −2.6%.
Where is Liteni?
Liteni is in Suceava County. Latitude 47.520, longitude 26.532.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Liteni?
In Liteni, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.0 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 3,084 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Liteni?
In Liteni, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 8.3 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,003 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Which localities border Liteni?
The nearest to Liteni are Dolhești (6.0 km), Fântânele (9.3 km), Vorona (9.5 km), Tudora (9.6 km), Udești (11 km).