Marginea: population and statistics
Marginea has a population of 11,863 (2026) across 73.2 km², or 162 people per km². It ranks 197 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +7.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 11,863 residents
- 73.2 km²
- 162 people/km²
Key points
Among the 114 localities in Suceava County, Marginea ranks No. 10 by population.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: 5.9 ‰ in Marginea, compared with an average of 9.6 ‰ in Suceava County and 11.1 ‰ nationally.
Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant: 0.0 nights in Marginea, compared with an average of 2.1 nights in Suceava County and 2.0 nights nationally.
Marginea: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (191 businesses).
Marginea in numbers
Where is Marginea?
Population of Marginea over time
Marginea had 11,075 residents in 2016 and 11,863 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 11,516 |
| 2022 | 11,600 |
| 2023 | 11,689 |
| 2024 | 11,764 |
| 2025 | 11,767 |
| 2026 | 11,863 |
Did you know?
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,254 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Horodnic de Sus, 7.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Rădăuți (35,343 residents), 12 km away.
All indicators for Marginea
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 | Marginea | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,784 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.9 ‰ | 17.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,930 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.8 ‰ | 9.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 86 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.9 ‰ | 9.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 3,109 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Marginea | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.71 ‰ | 2.87 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 409 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 4,387 | 306,127 | 10,177,161 | ranked 245 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 369.8 ‰ | 400.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,913 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 63.4 m² | 55.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 409 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.89 ‰ | 2.43 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 202 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Marginea | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 35.7 ‰ | 36.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,097 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.29 ‰ | 2.42 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 768 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Marginea | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 134 ‰ | 149 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 689 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 2,140 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Marginea | 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) | 12 ‰ | 968 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 1,145 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.4 ‰ | 30.8 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,183 of 1,362 |
Health
| Indicator | Marginea | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.25 ‰ | 1.44 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,599 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.25 ‰ | 0.37 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,518 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.67 ‰ | 0.72 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 599 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Marginea | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 157 ‰ | 169 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 287 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,642 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Marginea
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 trade272 · 25.9%
- Construction155 · 14.7%
- Transport and storage154 · 14.6%
- Manufacturing104 · 9.9%
- Administrative and support services75 · 7.1%
- Professional, scientific and technical56 · 5.3%
- Accommodation and food services44 · 4.2%
- Real estate42 · 4.0%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)191 · 18.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)178 · 16.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines145 · 13.8%
- Specialised construction activities135 · 12.8%
- Construction of buildings106 · 10.1%
- Civil engineering77 · 7.3%
- Warehousing and transport support activities66 · 6.3%
- Rental and leasing activities45 · 4.3%
- Real estate activities42 · 4.0%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles39 · 3.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Marginea?
Marginea has 11,863 residents (2026), ranking 197 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Marginea?
Marginea covers 73.2 km², with a density of 162 people per km².
Is the population of Marginea growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Marginea went from 11,075 to 11,863, a change of +7.1%.
Where is Marginea?
Marginea is in Suceava County. Latitude 47.783, longitude 25.781.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Marginea?
In Marginea, “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 5.9 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,109 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 13.0 ‰.
Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant: what is the figure for Marginea?
In Marginea, “Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant” stands at 0.0 nights (2025), ranking 1,070 of 1,250 localities; the national median is 0.4 nights.
Which localities border Marginea?
The nearest to Marginea are Horodnic de Sus (7.2 km), Sucevița (7.9 km), Volovăț (8.7 km), Solca (9.7 km), Burla (11 km).