Păltinoasa: population and statistics
Păltinoasa has a population of 6,133 (2026) across 36.3 km², or 169 people per km². It ranks 539 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +1.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 6,133 residents
- 36.3 km²
- 169 people/km²
Key points
Among the 114 localities in Suceava County, Păltinoasa ranks No. 32 by population.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.16 ‰ in Păltinoasa, compared with an average of 1.44 ‰ in Suceava County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 354.5 ‰ in Păltinoasa, compared with an average of 400.4 ‰ in Suceava County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Păltinoasa: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (57 businesses).
Păltinoasa in numbers
Where is Păltinoasa?
Population of Păltinoasa over time
Păltinoasa had 6,024 residents in 2016 and 6,133 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,104 |
| 2022 | 6,086 |
| 2023 | 6,069 |
| 2024 | 6,078 |
| 2025 | 6,126 |
| 2026 | 6,133 |
Did you know?
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,080 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Capu Câmpului, 4.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Gura Humorului (17,369 residents), 5.3 km away.
All indicators for Păltinoasa
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 | Păltinoasa | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.7 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,308 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.5 ‰ | 17.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,274 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.6 ‰ | 9.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 141 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.6 ‰ | 9.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,324 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Păltinoasa | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.56 km | 3.50 km | 7.67 km | ranked 566 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.96 ‰ | 2.87 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 984 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,174 | 306,127 | 10,177,161 | ranked 814 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 354.5 ‰ | 400.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,993 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 66.7 m² | 55.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 265 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.96 ‰ | 2.43 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 664 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Păltinoasa | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 17.6 ‰ | 36.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,628 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.96 ‰ | 2.42 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,696 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Păltinoasa | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 71 ‰ | 149 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,567 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 7.6% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 366 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Păltinoasa | 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) | 46 ‰ | 968 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 968 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.9 ‰ | 30.8 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,049 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Păltinoasa | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 47.8 m³ | 26.8 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 449 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.15 km | 2.74 km | 4.05 km | ranked 294 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Păltinoasa | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.16 ‰ | 1.44 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,761 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.16 ‰ | 0.37 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,723 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.16 ‰ | 0.72 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 2,070 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Păltinoasa | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 88 ‰ | 169 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,700 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.6 per 10,000 inh. | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,871 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Păltinoasa
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 trade69 · 21.8%
- Transport and storage52 · 16.4%
- Manufacturing31 · 9.8%
- Administrative and support services30 · 9.5%
- Construction27 · 8.5%
- Accommodation and food services19 · 6.0%
- Professional, scientific and technical19 · 6.0%
- Real estate15 · 4.7%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)57 · 18.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines47 · 14.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)42 · 13.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities29 · 9.1%
- Specialised construction activities24 · 7.6%
- Construction of buildings18 · 5.7%
- Food and beverage service activities16 · 5.0%
- Real estate activities15 · 4.7%
- Rental and leasing activities15 · 4.7%
- Office administration and business support activities14 · 4.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Păltinoasa?
Păltinoasa has 6,133 residents (2026), ranking 539 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Păltinoasa?
Păltinoasa covers 36.3 km², with a density of 169 people per km².
Is the population of Păltinoasa growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Păltinoasa went from 6,024 to 6,133, a change of +1.8%.
Where is Păltinoasa?
Păltinoasa is in Suceava County. Latitude 47.550, longitude 25.959.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Păltinoasa?
In Păltinoasa, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.16 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,761 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Păltinoasa?
In Păltinoasa, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 354.5 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,993 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Which localities border Păltinoasa?
The nearest to Păltinoasa are Capu Câmpului (4.5 km), Gura Humorului (5.3 km), Berchișești (5.9 km), Ciprian Porumbescu (7.0 km), Pârteștii de Jos (7.2 km).