Ostra: population and statistics
Ostra has a population of 3,359 (2026) across 103.0 km², or 32.6 people per km². It ranks 1,359 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +5.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,359 residents
- 103.0 km²
- 33 people/km²
Key points
Among the 114 localities in Suceava County, Ostra ranks No. 73 by population.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 344.2 ‰ in Ostra, compared with an average of 400.4 ‰ in Suceava County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 24.1 ‰ in Ostra, compared with an average of 17.2 ‰ in Suceava County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Ostra: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (44 businesses).
Ostra in numbers
Where is Ostra?
Population of Ostra over time
Ostra had 3,179 residents in 2016 and 3,359 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,472 |
| 2022 | 3,445 |
| 2023 | 3,421 |
| 2024 | 3,405 |
| 2025 | 3,391 |
| 2026 | 3,359 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 14,429 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Crucea, 7.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Stulpicani (5,908 residents), 9.0 km away.
All indicators for Ostra
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 | Ostra | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.9 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,850 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 24.1 ‰ | 17.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 325 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.7 ‰ | 9.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,172 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.9 ‰ | 9.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,788 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ostra | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.74 km | 3.50 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,494 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.98 ‰ | 2.87 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 562 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,156 | 306,127 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,154 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 344.2 ‰ | 400.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 3,041 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 48.0 m² | 55.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,853 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.79 ‰ | 2.43 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 717 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ostra | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 25.6 ‰ | 36.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,916 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.89 ‰ | 2.42 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,644 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ostra | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 42 ‰ | 149 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,529 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 5.9% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 554 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Ostra | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 25.3 m³ | 26.8 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,443 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.73 km | 2.74 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,389 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Ostra | 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) | 0.89 ‰ | 0.72 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 323 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Ostra | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 90 ‰ | 169 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,609 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.0 per 10,000 inh. | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,916 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Ostra
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 trade53 · 22.8%
- Transport and storage31 · 13.4%
- Manufacturing22 · 9.5%
- Construction21 · 9.1%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing19 · 8.2%
- Accommodation and food services19 · 8.2%
- Administrative and support services17 · 7.3%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation11 · 4.7%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)44 · 19.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines29 · 12.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)26 · 11.2%
- Specialised construction activities21 · 9.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities18 · 7.8%
- Food and beverage service activities17 · 7.3%
- Construction of buildings16 · 6.9%
- Rental and leasing activities13 · 5.6%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)12 · 5.2%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services11 · 4.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ostra?
Ostra has 3,359 residents (2026), ranking 1,359 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Ostra?
Ostra covers 103.0 km², with a density of 33 people per km².
Is the population of Ostra growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ostra went from 3,179 to 3,359, a change of +5.7%.
Where is Ostra?
Ostra is in Suceava County. Latitude 47.365, longitude 25.729.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ostra?
In Ostra, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 344.2 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,041 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ostra?
In Ostra, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 24.1 ‰ (2025), ranking 325 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Which localities border Ostra?
The nearest to Ostra are Crucea (7.4 km), Stulpicani (9.0 km), Broșteni (14 km), Slatina (14 km), Frasin (18 km).