Ulma: population and statistics
Ulma has a population of 2,119 (2026) across 77.5 km², or 27.3 people per km². It ranks 2,245 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −7.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,119 residents
- 77.5 km²
- 27 people/km²
Key points
Among the 114 localities in Suceava County, Ulma ranks No. 104 by population.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 6.61 ‰ in Ulma, compared with an average of 2.87 ‰ in Suceava County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 12.3 ‰ in Ulma, compared with an average of 36.1 ‰ in Suceava County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Ulma: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (13 businesses).
Ulma in numbers
Where is Ulma?
Population of Ulma over time
Ulma had 2,284 residents in 2016 and 2,119 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,222 |
| 2022 | 2,199 |
| 2023 | 2,172 |
| 2024 | 2,141 |
| 2025 | 2,131 |
| 2026 | 2,119 |
Did you know?
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,859 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Brodina (3,961 residents), 11 km away.
All indicators for Ulma
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 | Ulma | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,597 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.4 ‰ | 17.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,268 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.4 ‰ | 9.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 600 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.0 ‰ | 9.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,772 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ulma | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.61 ‰ | 2.87 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 157 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 813 | 306,127 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,770 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 383.7 ‰ | 400.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,816 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 43.3 m² | 55.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,405 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.94 ‰ | 2.43 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,187 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ulma | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 12.3 ‰ | 36.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,952 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.94 ‰ | 2.42 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,606 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ulma | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 35 ‰ | 149 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,784 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.0% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 2,436 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Ulma | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.47 ‰ | 1.44 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,623 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.47 ‰ | 0.37 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,343 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Ulma | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 132 ‰ | 169 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 527 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.7 per 10,000 inh. | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 966 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Ulma
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 trade18 · 27.7%
- Construction10 · 15.4%
- Transport and storage10 · 15.4%
- Manufacturing7 · 10.8%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing5 · 7.7%
- Accommodation and food services4 · 6.2%
- Administrative and support services4 · 6.2%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)13 · 20.0%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)12 · 18.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines9 · 13.8%
- Specialised construction activities8 · 12.3%
- Construction of buildings7 · 10.8%
- Civil engineering6 · 9.2%
- Forestry and logging5 · 7.7%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)5 · 7.7%
- Warehousing and transport support activities5 · 7.7%
- Food and beverage service activities4 · 6.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ulma?
Ulma has 2,119 residents (2026), ranking 2,245 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Ulma?
Ulma covers 77.5 km², with a density of 27 people per km².
Is the population of Ulma growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ulma went from 2,284 to 2,119, a change of −7.2%.
Where is Ulma?
Ulma is in Suceava County. Latitude 47.854, longitude 25.261.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ulma?
In Ulma, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 6.61 ‰ (2025), ranking 157 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ulma?
In Ulma, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 12.3 ‰ (2026), ranking 2,952 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Which localities border Ulma?
The nearest to Ulma are Brodina (11 km), Izvoarele Sucevei (14 km), Moldova-Sulița (18 km), Moldovița (19 km), Straja (21 km).