Straja: population and statistics
Straja has a population of 5,911 (2026) across 46.6 km², or 127 people per km². It ranks 586 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is stable: −0.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,911 residents
- 46.6 km²
- 127 people/km²
Key points
Among the 114 localities in Suceava County, Straja ranks No. 40 by population.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 342.4 ‰ in Straja, compared with an average of 400.4 ‰ in Suceava County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 8.5 ‰ in Straja, compared with an average of 16.0 ‰ in Suceava County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Straja: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (36 businesses).
Straja in numbers
Where is Straja?
Population of Straja over time
Straja had 5,914 residents in 2016 and 5,911 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,938 |
| 2022 | 5,930 |
| 2023 | 5,963 |
| 2024 | 5,958 |
| 2025 | 5,900 |
| 2026 | 5,911 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,521 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Putna, 7.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Vicovu de Sus (17,842 residents), 11 km away.
All indicators for Straja
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 | Straja | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,988 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.7 ‰ | 17.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,949 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.2 ‰ | 9.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 251 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.5 ‰ | 9.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,873 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Straja | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.20 ‰ | 2.87 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 860 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,024 | 306,127 | 10,177,161 | ranked 936 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 342.4 ‰ | 400.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 3,051 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 54.9 m² | 55.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,059 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.88 ‰ | 2.43 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 412 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Straja | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 14.4 ‰ | 36.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,835 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.68 ‰ | 2.42 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,795 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Straja | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 40 ‰ | 149 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,605 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 2,140 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Straja | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.51 ‰ | 1.44 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,458 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.51 ‰ | 0.37 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,125 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.34 ‰ | 0.72 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,547 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Straja | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 117 ‰ | 169 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 783 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: Straja
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 trade53 · 25.2%
- Transport and storage26 · 12.4%
- Construction20 · 9.5%
- Accommodation and food services17 · 8.1%
- Administrative and support services17 · 8.1%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing15 · 7.1%
- Manufacturing14 · 6.7%
- Information and communication7 · 3.3%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)36 · 17.1%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)28 · 13.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines22 · 10.5%
- Specialised construction activities18 · 8.6%
- Food and beverage service activities17 · 8.1%
- Construction of buildings14 · 6.7%
- Forestry and logging13 · 6.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities12 · 5.7%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)8 · 3.8%
- Civil engineering8 · 3.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Straja?
Straja has 5,911 residents (2026), ranking 586 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Straja?
Straja covers 46.6 km², with a density of 127 people per km².
Is the population of Straja growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Straja went from 5,914 to 5,911, a change of −0.1%.
Where is Straja?
Straja is in Suceava County. Latitude 47.906, longitude 25.530.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Straja?
In Straja, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 342.4 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,051 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Straja?
In Straja, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 8.5 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,988 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Which localities border Straja?
The nearest to Straja are Putna (7.6 km), Brodina (11 km), Vicovu de Sus (11 km), Vicovu de Jos (14 km), Sucevița (16 km).