Râșca: population and statistics
Râșca has a population of 5,205 (2026) across 208.8 km², or 24.9 people per km². It ranks 697 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +0.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,205 residents
- 208.8 km²
- 25 people/km²
Key points
Among the 114 localities in Suceava County, Râșca ranks No. 46 by population.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.19 ‰ in Râșca, compared with an average of 1.44 ‰ in Suceava County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants: 2.7 ‰ in Râșca, compared with an average of 30.8 ‰ in Suceava County and 29.5 ‰ nationally.
Râșca: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (59 businesses).
Râșca in numbers
Where is Râșca?
Population of Râșca over time
Râșca had 5,175 residents in 2016 and 5,205 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,148 |
| 2022 | 5,171 |
| 2023 | 5,182 |
| 2024 | 5,219 |
| 2025 | 5,200 |
| 2026 | 5,205 |
Did you know?
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 29,241 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Bogdănești, 4.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Fălticeni (29,320 residents), 13 km away.
All indicators for Râșca
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 | Râșca | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.9 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,271 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.9 ‰ | 17.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,666 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.2 ‰ | 9.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 420 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.0 ‰ | 9.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,515 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Râșca | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.23 ‰ | 2.87 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 332 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,145 | 306,127 | 10,177,161 | ranked 833 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 412.1 ‰ | 400.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,537 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 56.6 m² | 55.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 899 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.92 ‰ | 2.43 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 674 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Râșca | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 25.2 ‰ | 36.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,951 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.31 ‰ | 2.42 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,401 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Râșca | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 92 ‰ | 149 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,135 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.1% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 1,202 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Râșca | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.1 nights | 2.1 | 0.4 | ranked 868 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 27 ‰ | 968 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 1,058 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.7 ‰ | 30.8 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,241 of 1,362 |
Health
| Indicator | Râșca | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.19 ‰ | 1.44 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,726 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.19 ‰ | 0.37 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,677 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.58 ‰ | 0.72 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 800 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Râșca | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 114 ‰ | 169 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 846 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.9 per 10,000 inh. | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,697 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Râșca
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 trade82 · 22.8%
- Transport and storage59 · 16.4%
- Construction47 · 13.1%
- Manufacturing45 · 12.5%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing39 · 10.9%
- Administrative and support services26 · 7.2%
- Accommodation and food services19 · 5.3%
- Real estate12 · 3.3%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)59 · 16.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines56 · 15.6%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)55 · 15.3%
- Specialised construction activities42 · 11.7%
- Construction of buildings41 · 11.4%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)36 · 10.0%
- Forestry and logging34 · 9.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities34 · 9.5%
- Civil engineering19 · 5.3%
- Food and beverage service activities18 · 5.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Râșca?
Râșca has 5,205 residents (2026), ranking 697 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Râșca?
Râșca covers 208.8 km², with a density of 25 people per km².
Is the population of Râșca growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Râșca went from 5,175 to 5,205, a change of +0.6%.
Where is Râșca?
Râșca is in Suceava County. Latitude 47.356, longitude 26.231.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Râșca?
In Râșca, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.19 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,726 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Râșca?
In Râșca, “Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 2.7 ‰ (2025), ranking 1,241 of 1,362 localities; the national median is 11.8 ‰.
Which localities border Râșca?
The nearest to Râșca are Bogdănești (4.1 km), Fântâna Mare (7.1 km), Baia (7.2 km), Boroaia (8.0 km), Cornu Luncii (11 km).