Putna: population and statistics
Putna has a population of 3,922 (2026) across 131.8 km², or 29.7 people per km². It ranks 1,109 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +0.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,922 residents
- 131.8 km²
- 30 people/km²
Key points
Among the 114 localities in Suceava County, Putna ranks No. 65 by population.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.76 km in Putna, compared with an average of 3.50 km in Suceava County and 4.84 km nationally.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 5.4 m³ in Putna, compared with an average of 26.8 m³ in Suceava County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Putna: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (37 businesses).
Putna in numbers
Where is Putna?
Population of Putna over time
Putna had 3,897 residents in 2016 and 3,922 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,910 |
| 2022 | 3,970 |
| 2023 | 3,925 |
| 2024 | 3,916 |
| 2025 | 3,923 |
| 2026 | 3,922 |
Did you know?
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- “Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 18,466 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Straja (5,911 residents), 7.6 km away.
All indicators for Putna
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 | Putna | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.7 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,532 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.2 ‰ | 17.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,777 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.5 ‰ | 9.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 217 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.0 ‰ | 9.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,885 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Putna | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.76 km | 3.50 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,641 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.55 ‰ | 2.87 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 708 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,431 | 306,127 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,648 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 364.9 ‰ | 400.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,937 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 52.3 m² | 55.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,336 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.53 ‰ | 2.43 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 839 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Putna | 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) | 1.27 ‰ | 2.42 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,339 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Putna | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 99 ‰ | 149 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,037 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.6% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 1,422 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Putna | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 3.8 nights | 2.1 | 0.4 | ranked 128 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2,489 ‰ | 968 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 90 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 75.2 ‰ | 30.8 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 150 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Putna | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 5.4 m³ | 26.8 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,534 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 | Putna | 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) | 0.76 ‰ | 0.72 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 461 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Putna | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 108 ‰ | 169 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,011 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.5 per 10,000 inh. | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,272 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Putna
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 trade56 · 20.1%
- Transport and storage41 · 14.7%
- Manufacturing35 · 12.5%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing33 · 11.8%
- Accommodation and food services33 · 11.8%
- Construction26 · 9.3%
- Administrative and support services15 · 5.4%
- Professional, scientific and technical9 · 3.2%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)37 · 13.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines36 · 12.9%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)35 · 12.5%
- Forestry and logging28 · 10.0%
- Specialised construction activities25 · 9.0%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)22 · 7.9%
- Food and beverage service activities22 · 7.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities19 · 6.8%
- Accommodation18 · 6.5%
- Construction of buildings14 · 5.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Putna?
Putna has 3,922 residents (2026), ranking 1,109 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Putna?
Putna covers 131.8 km², with a density of 30 people per km².
Is the population of Putna growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Putna went from 3,897 to 3,922, a change of +0.6%.
Where is Putna?
Putna is in Suceava County. Latitude 47.858, longitude 25.601.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Putna?
In Putna, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.76 km (2025), ranking 2,641 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Putna?
In Putna, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 5.4 m³ (2025), ranking 2,534 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Which localities border Putna?
The nearest to Putna are Straja (7.6 km), Vicovu de Jos (8.7 km), Sucevița (8.8 km), Vicovu de Sus (9.6 km), Voitinel (11 km).