Salcea: population and statistics
Salcea has a population of 11,593 (2026) across 55.7 km², or 208 people per km². It ranks 200 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +10.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 11,593 residents
- 55.7 km²
- 208 people/km²
Key points
Among the 114 localities in Suceava County, Salcea ranks No. 11 by population.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 318.5 ‰ in Salcea, compared with an average of 400.4 ‰ in Suceava County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 14.4 ‰ in Salcea, compared with an average of 9.1 ‰ in Suceava County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Salcea: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (171 businesses).
Salcea in numbers
Where is Salcea?
Population of Salcea over time
Salcea had 10,487 residents in 2016 and 11,593 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 11,012 |
| 2022 | 11,104 |
| 2023 | 11,238 |
| 2024 | 11,384 |
| 2025 | 11,526 |
| 2026 | 11,593 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,800 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.3 times the national average.
- The nearest locality is Dumbrăveni, 4.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Suceava (115,336 residents), 8.6 km away.
All indicators for Salcea
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 | Salcea | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,149 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.4 ‰ | 17.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 835 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.4 ‰ | 9.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 72 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.3 ‰ | 9.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 3,015 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Salcea | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.05 km | 3.50 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,042 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.61 ‰ | 2.87 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 208 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 3,692 | 306,127 | 10,177,161 | ranked 325 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 318.5 ‰ | 400.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 3,106 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 58.9 m² | 55.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 713 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.62 ‰ | 2.43 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 296 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Salcea | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.95 km | 3.31 km | 6.17 km | ranked 747 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 140 m³ | 3,527 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 785 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Salcea | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 31.6 ‰ | 36.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,406 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.85 ‰ | 2.42 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,017 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Salcea | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 114 ‰ | 149 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 844 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.7% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 1,928 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Salcea | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 17.5 m³ | 26.8 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,959 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.94 km | 2.74 km | 4.05 km | ranked 873 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Salcea | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.35 ‰ | 1.44 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,192 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.35 ‰ | 0.37 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,040 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.17 ‰ | 0.72 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 2,053 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Salcea | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 135 ‰ | 169 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 485 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.7 per 10,000 inh. | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,808 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Salcea
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 trade237 · 24.5%
- Transport and storage157 · 16.2%
- Construction139 · 14.3%
- Manufacturing92 · 9.5%
- Administrative and support services88 · 9.1%
- Professional, scientific and technical48 · 5.0%
- Real estate43 · 4.4%
- Accommodation and food services35 · 3.6%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)171 · 17.6%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)159 · 16.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines135 · 13.9%
- Specialised construction activities127 · 13.1%
- Construction of buildings105 · 10.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities85 · 8.8%
- Rental and leasing activities50 · 5.2%
- Civil engineering43 · 4.4%
- Real estate activities43 · 4.4%
- Food and beverage service activities34 · 3.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Salcea?
Salcea has 11,593 residents (2026), ranking 200 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Salcea?
Salcea covers 55.7 km², with a density of 208 people per km².
Is the population of Salcea growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Salcea went from 10,487 to 11,593, a change of +10.5%.
Where is Salcea?
Salcea is in Suceava County. Latitude 47.650, longitude 26.370.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Salcea?
In Salcea, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 318.5 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,106 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Salcea?
In Salcea, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 14.4 ‰ (2025), ranking 72 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Which localities border Salcea?
The nearest to Salcea are Dumbrăveni (4.1 km), Verești (6.4 km), Ipotești (6.7 km), Siminicea (7.8 km), Suceava (8.6 km).