Șcheia (Suceava County): population and statistics
Șcheia has a population of 14,862 (2026) across 57.2 km², or 260 people per km². It ranks 156 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +35.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 14,862 residents
- 57.2 km²
- 260 people/km²
Key points
Among the 114 localities in Suceava County, Șcheia ranks No. 8 by population.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.14 km in Șcheia, compared with an average of 3.50 km in Suceava County and 4.84 km nationally.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.20 km in Șcheia, compared with an average of 2.74 km in Suceava County and 3.05 km nationally.
Șcheia: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (577 businesses).
Șcheia in numbers
Where is Șcheia?
Population of Șcheia over time
Șcheia had 10,964 residents in 2016 and 14,862 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 12,682 |
| 2022 | 13,142 |
| 2023 | 13,580 |
| 2024 | 13,986 |
| 2025 | 14,470 |
| 2026 | 14,862 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Suceava County for “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- Number 1 in Suceava County for “Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³)”.
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,013 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.9 times the national average.
All indicators for Șcheia
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 | Șcheia | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 43.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 97 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.7 ‰ | 17.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 977 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.6 ‰ | 9.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 844 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.1 ‰ | 9.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 3,033 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Șcheia | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.14 km | 3.50 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,682 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.14 ‰ | 2.87 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 114 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 6,369 | 306,127 | 10,177,161 | ranked 168 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 428.5 ‰ | 400.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,313 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 64.3 m² | 55.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 355 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.16 ‰ | 2.43 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 59 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Șcheia | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.43 km | 3.31 km | 6.17 km | ranked 691 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 413 m³ | 3,527 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 244 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Șcheia | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 80.4 ‰ | 36.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 125 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 5.45 ‰ | 2.42 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 210 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Șcheia | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 341 ‰ | 149 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 115 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.8% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 1,853 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Șcheia | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 3.1 nights | 2.1 | 0.4 | ranked 154 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1,615 ‰ | 968 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 149 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 32.2 ‰ | 30.8 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 323 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Șcheia | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 33.0 m³ | 26.8 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 985 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.20 km | 2.74 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,654 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Șcheia | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.81 ‰ | 1.44 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 703 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.27 ‰ | 0.37 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,453 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.67 ‰ | 0.72 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 599 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Șcheia | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 51 ‰ | 169 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,943 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.0 per 10,000 inh. | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,630 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Șcheia
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 trade729 · 20.3%
- Transport and storage440 · 12.2%
- Administrative and support services381 · 10.6%
- Professional, scientific and technical356 · 9.9%
- Construction272 · 7.6%
- Manufacturing257 · 7.1%
- Real estate226 · 6.3%
- Other service activities199 · 5.5%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)577 · 16.0%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)483 · 13.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines377 · 10.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities272 · 7.6%
- Specialised construction activities235 · 6.5%
- Real estate activities226 · 6.3%
- Rental and leasing activities210 · 5.8%
- Construction of buildings187 · 5.2%
- Head offices and management consultancy162 · 4.5%
- Office administration and business support activities155 · 4.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Șcheia?
Șcheia has 14,862 residents (2026), ranking 156 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Șcheia?
Șcheia covers 57.2 km², with a density of 260 people per km².
Is the population of Șcheia growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Șcheia went from 10,964 to 14,862, a change of +35.6%.
Where is Șcheia?
Șcheia is in Suceava County. Latitude 47.658, longitude 26.225.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Șcheia?
In Șcheia, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.14 km (2025), ranking 2,682 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Șcheia?
In Șcheia, “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.20 km (2025), ranking 1,654 of 1,695 localities; the national median is 4.05 km.
Which localities border Șcheia?
The nearest to Șcheia are Suceava (2.4 km), Ipotești (6.4 km), Moara (6.5 km), Mitocu Dragomirnei (8.6 km), Stroiești (8.9 km).