Suceava: population and statistics
Suceava has a population of 115,336 (2026) across 48.5 km², or 2,377 people per km². It ranks 20 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −1.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 115,336 residents
- 48.5 km²
- 2,377 people/km²
Key points
Among the 114 localities in Suceava County, Suceava ranks No. 1 by population.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 325 ‰ in Suceava, compared with an average of 169 ‰ in Suceava County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Suceava: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (2,772 businesses).
Suceava in numbers
Where is Suceava?
Population of Suceava over time
Suceava had 117,532 residents in 2016 and 115,336 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 125,681 |
| 2022 | 123,936 |
| 2023 | 121,865 |
| 2024 | 119,831 |
| 2025 | 117,038 |
| 2026 | 115,336 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Suceava County for “Population (by registered residence)”.
- Number 1 in Suceava County for “Population density”.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Existing dwellings”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,796 football pitches.
- Its population density is 26.2 times the national average.
All indicators for Suceava
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 | Suceava | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.4 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,728 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 28.7 ‰ | 17.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 112 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.6 ‰ | 9.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,238 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.1 ‰ | 9.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,941 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Suceava | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.05 km | 3.50 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,599 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.79 ‰ | 2.87 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,851 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 47,264 | 306,127 | 10,177,161 | ranked 22 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 409.8 ‰ | 400.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,563 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 42.8 m² | 55.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,467 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.55 ‰ | 2.43 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,505 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Suceava | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.04 km | 3.31 km | 6.17 km | ranked 910 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 290 m³ | 3,527 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 457 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Suceava | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 56.6 ‰ | 36.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 336 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.36 ‰ | 2.42 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 735 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Suceava | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 353 ‰ | 149 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 102 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.8% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 2,620 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Suceava | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 1.7 nights | 2.1 | 0.4 | ranked 233 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1,102 ‰ | 968 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 211 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.7 ‰ | 30.8 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 590 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Suceava | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 45.2 m³ | 26.8 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 514 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.17 km | 2.74 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,047 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Suceava | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 4.09 ‰ | 1.44 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 71 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.48 ‰ | 0.37 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,284 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.49 ‰ | 0.72 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 64 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Suceava | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 325 ‰ | 169 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 6 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,518 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Suceava
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 trade3,527 · 20.2%
- Transport and storage2,227 · 12.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical1,825 · 10.5%
- Administrative and support services1,777 · 10.2%
- Construction1,383 · 7.9%
- Manufacturing1,166 · 6.7%
- Real estate1,042 · 6.0%
- Other service activities912 · 5.2%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)2,772 · 15.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)2,207 · 12.6%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines1,910 · 10.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities1,256 · 7.2%
- Specialised construction activities1,165 · 6.7%
- Real estate activities1,042 · 6.0%
- Construction of buildings894 · 5.1%
- Rental and leasing activities867 · 5.0%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities832 · 4.8%
- Head offices and management consultancy781 · 4.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Suceava?
Suceava has 115,336 residents (2026), ranking 20 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Suceava?
Suceava covers 48.5 km², with a density of 2,377 people per km².
Is the population of Suceava growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Suceava went from 117,532 to 115,336, a change of −1.9%.
Where is Suceava?
Suceava is in Suceava County. Latitude 47.651, longitude 26.256.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Suceava?
In Suceava, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 325 ‰ (2025), ranking 6 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Existing dwellings: what is the figure for Suceava?
In Suceava, “Existing dwellings” stands at 47,264 (2025), ranking 22 of 3,181 localities; the national median is 1,464.
Which localities border Suceava?
The nearest to Suceava are Șcheia (2.4 km), Ipotești (4.2 km), Moara (6.0 km), Salcea (8.6 km), Bosanci (8.8 km).