Valea Moldovei: population and statistics
Valea Moldovei has a population of 5,051 (2026) across 26.5 km², or 191 people per km². It ranks 741 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +13.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,051 residents
- 26.5 km²
- 191 people/km²
Key points
Among the 114 localities in Suceava County, Valea Moldovei ranks No. 49 by population.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 40.2% in Valea Moldovei, compared with an average of 2.7% in Suceava County and 2.0% nationally.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 19.2 ‰ in Valea Moldovei, compared with an average of 9.1 ‰ in Suceava County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Valea Moldovei: the most common activity among active businesses is Land transport and transport via pipelines (35 businesses).
Valea Moldovei in numbers
Where is Valea Moldovei?
Population of Valea Moldovei over time
Valea Moldovei had 4,457 residents in 2016 and 5,051 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,746 |
| 2022 | 4,797 |
| 2023 | 4,857 |
| 2024 | 4,906 |
| 2025 | 4,958 |
| 2026 | 5,051 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Suceava County for “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,711 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times the national average.
- The nearest locality is Capu Câmpului, 4.8 km away.
All indicators for Valea Moldovei
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 | Valea Moldovei | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,406 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.5 ‰ | 17.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 3,096 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.2 ‰ | 9.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 13 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.7 ‰ | 9.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 3,117 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Valea Moldovei | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.57 km | 3.50 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,524 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.98 ‰ | 2.87 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 968 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,749 | 306,127 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,198 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 346.3 ‰ | 400.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 3,033 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 61.8 m² | 55.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 508 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.58 ‰ | 2.43 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 812 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Valea Moldovei | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 11.7 ‰ | 36.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,976 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.99 ‰ | 2.42 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,563 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Valea Moldovei | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 32 ‰ | 149 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,870 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 40.2% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 2 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Valea Moldovei | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 39.0 m³ | 26.8 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 705 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.18 km | 2.74 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,290 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Valea Moldovei | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.20 ‰ | 1.44 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,705 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.20 ‰ | 0.37 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,651 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.20 ‰ | 0.72 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,988 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Valea Moldovei | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 184 ‰ | 169 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 170 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: Valea Moldovei
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 trade44 · 26.5%
- Transport and storage38 · 22.9%
- Manufacturing32 · 19.3%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing13 · 7.8%
- Accommodation and food services9 · 5.4%
- Administrative and support services7 · 4.2%
- Construction5 · 3.0%
- Other service activities5 · 3.0%
Most common activities
- Land transport and transport via pipelines35 · 21.1%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)31 · 18.7%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)29 · 17.5%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)25 · 15.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities23 · 13.9%
- Forestry and logging10 · 6.0%
- Food and beverage service activities9 · 5.4%
- Specialised construction activities5 · 3.0%
- Rental and leasing activities5 · 3.0%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services4 · 2.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Valea Moldovei?
Valea Moldovei has 5,051 residents (2026), ranking 741 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Valea Moldovei?
Valea Moldovei covers 26.5 km², with a density of 191 people per km².
Is the population of Valea Moldovei growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Valea Moldovei went from 4,457 to 5,051, a change of +13.3%.
Where is Valea Moldovei?
Valea Moldovei is in Suceava County. Latitude 47.482, longitude 26.002.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Valea Moldovei?
In Valea Moldovei, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 40.2% (2026), ranking 2 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Valea Moldovei?
In Valea Moldovei, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 19.2 ‰ (2025), ranking 13 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Which localities border Valea Moldovei?
The nearest to Valea Moldovei are Capu Câmpului (4.8 km), Berchișești (5.5 km), Păltinoasa (8.2 km), Drăgoiești (9.0 km), Ciprian Porumbescu (10 km).