Solca: population and statistics
Solca has a population of 2,621 (2026) across 47.9 km², or 54.7 people per km². It ranks 1,829 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is stable: −0.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,621 residents
- 47.9 km²
- 55 people/km²
Key points
Among the 114 localities in Suceava County, Solca ranks No. 94 by population.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 247 ‰ in Solca, compared with an average of 169 ‰ in Suceava County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.76 ‰ in Solca, compared with an average of 0.37 ‰ in Suceava County and 0.60 ‰ nationally.
Solca: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (31 businesses).
Solca in numbers
Where is Solca?
Population of Solca over time
Solca had 2,630 residents in 2016 and 2,621 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,637 |
| 2022 | 2,646 |
| 2023 | 2,649 |
| 2024 | 2,651 |
| 2025 | 2,632 |
| 2026 | 2,621 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Suceava County for “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,711 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Poieni-Solca, 4.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Arbore (8,403 residents), 8.3 km away.
All indicators for Solca
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 | Solca | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.0 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,575 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.7 ‰ | 17.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,483 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.5 ‰ | 9.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,782 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.7 ‰ | 9.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,384 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Solca | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.68 km | 3.50 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,867 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.20 ‰ | 2.87 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 336 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,150 | 306,127 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,168 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 438.8 ‰ | 400.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,173 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 49.0 m² | 55.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,736 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 | Solca | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 29.4 ‰ | 36.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,581 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.67 ‰ | 2.42 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,118 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Solca | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 146 ‰ | 149 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 610 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 | Solca | 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) | 116 ‰ | 968 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 771 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.6 ‰ | 30.8 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 467 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Solca | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 21.0 m³ | 26.8 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,728 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.06 km | 2.74 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,320 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Solca | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.14 ‰ | 1.44 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 417 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.76 ‰ | 0.37 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 363 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.76 ‰ | 0.72 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 461 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Solca | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 247 ‰ | 169 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 48 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.8 per 10,000 inh. | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,419 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Solca
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 trade43 · 22.1%
- Transport and storage22 · 11.3%
- Administrative and support services19 · 9.7%
- Professional, scientific and technical18 · 9.2%
- Construction16 · 8.2%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing14 · 7.2%
- Manufacturing13 · 6.7%
- Accommodation and food services13 · 6.7%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)31 · 15.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)25 · 12.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines18 · 9.2%
- Specialised construction activities14 · 7.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities14 · 7.2%
- Food and beverage service activities13 · 6.7%
- Construction of buildings12 · 6.2%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities11 · 5.6%
- Office administration and business support activities10 · 5.1%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services9 · 4.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Solca?
Solca has 2,621 residents (2026), ranking 1,829 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Solca?
Solca covers 47.9 km², with a density of 55 people per km².
Is the population of Solca growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Solca went from 2,630 to 2,621, a change of −0.3%.
Where is Solca?
Solca is in Suceava County. Latitude 47.703, longitude 25.832.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Solca?
In Solca, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 247 ‰ (2025), ranking 48 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Solca?
In Solca, “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.76 ‰ (2024), ranking 363 of 2,807 localities; the national median is 0.46 ‰.
Which localities border Solca?
The nearest to Solca are Poieni-Solca (4.2 km), Botoșana (7.8 km), Mănăstirea Humorului (8.3 km), Arbore (8.3 km), Cacica (9.2 km).