Vatra Dornei: population and statistics
Vatra Dornei has a population of 15,303 (2026) across 99.8 km², or 153 people per km². It ranks 151 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −11.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 15,303 residents
- 99.8 km²
- 153 people/km²
Key points
Among the 114 localities in Suceava County, Vatra Dornei ranks No. 7 by population.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 4.31 ‰ in Vatra Dornei, compared with an average of 1.44 ‰ in Suceava County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant: 15.4 nights in Vatra Dornei, compared with an average of 2.1 nights in Suceava County and 2.0 nights nationally.
Vatra Dornei: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (288 businesses).
Vatra Dornei in numbers
Where is Vatra Dornei?
Population of Vatra Dornei over time
Vatra Dornei had 17,200 residents in 2016 and 15,303 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 16,323 |
| 2022 | 16,111 |
| 2023 | 15,863 |
| 2024 | 15,639 |
| 2025 | 15,444 |
| 2026 | 15,303 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Suceava County for “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- Number 1 in Suceava County for “Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant”.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 13,982 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Dorna-Arini, 6.5 km away.
All indicators for Vatra Dornei
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 | Vatra Dornei | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.4 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,383 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.9 ‰ | 17.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,900 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.3 ‰ | 9.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,377 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.8 ‰ | 9.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,947 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Vatra Dornei | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.19 km | 3.50 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,415 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.35 ‰ | 2.87 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 783 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 6,492 | 306,127 | 10,177,161 | ranked 165 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 424.2 ‰ | 400.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,362 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 49.3 m² | 55.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,690 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.85 ‰ | 2.43 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,251 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Vatra Dornei | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.25 km | 3.31 km | 6.17 km | ranked 899 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 78 m³ | 3,527 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 906 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Vatra Dornei | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 52.7 ‰ | 36.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 414 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.48 ‰ | 2.42 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,270 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Vatra Dornei | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 234 ‰ | 149 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 323 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.1% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 2,352 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Vatra Dornei | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 15.4 nights | 2.1 | 0.4 | ranked 41 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3,828 ‰ | 968 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 61 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 184.9 ‰ | 30.8 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 65 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Vatra Dornei | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 35.3 m³ | 26.8 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 880 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.95 km | 2.74 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,104 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Vatra Dornei | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 4.31 ‰ | 1.44 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 62 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.52 ‰ | 0.37 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,069 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.31 ‰ | 0.72 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 102 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Vatra Dornei | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 185 ‰ | 169 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 165 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.2 per 10,000 inh. | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 793 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Vatra Dornei
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 trade382 · 20.0%
- Accommodation and food services199 · 10.4%
- Construction171 · 9.0%
- Transport and storage163 · 8.5%
- Professional, scientific and technical159 · 8.3%
- Administrative and support services153 · 8.0%
- Manufacturing143 · 7.5%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation108 · 5.7%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)288 · 15.1%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)153 · 8.0%
- Specialised construction activities148 · 7.8%
- Food and beverage service activities134 · 7.0%
- Accommodation124 · 6.5%
- Construction of buildings116 · 6.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines116 · 6.1%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities93 · 4.9%
- Real estate activities83 · 4.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities71 · 3.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Vatra Dornei?
Vatra Dornei has 15,303 residents (2026), ranking 151 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Vatra Dornei?
Vatra Dornei covers 99.8 km², with a density of 153 people per km².
Is the population of Vatra Dornei growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Vatra Dornei went from 17,200 to 15,303, a change of −11.0%.
Where is Vatra Dornei?
Vatra Dornei is in Suceava County. Latitude 47.350, longitude 25.367.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Vatra Dornei?
In Vatra Dornei, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 4.31 ‰ (2024), ranking 62 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant: what is the figure for Vatra Dornei?
In Vatra Dornei, “Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant” stands at 15.4 nights (2025), ranking 41 of 1,250 localities; the national median is 0.4 nights.
Which localities border Vatra Dornei?
The nearest to Vatra Dornei are Dorna-Arini (6.5 km), Dorna Candrenilor (8.6 km), Iacobeni (8.7 km), Panaci (11 km), Șaru Dornei (11 km).