Vatra Moldoviței: population and statistics
Vatra Moldoviței has a population of 4,309 (2026) across 135.5 km², or 31.8 people per km². It ranks 955 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −3.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,309 residents
- 135.5 km²
- 32 people/km²
Key points
Among the 114 localities in Suceava County, Vatra Moldoviței ranks No. 55 by population.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 11.6 ‰ in Vatra Moldoviței, compared with an average of 17.2 ‰ in Suceava County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 4.87 ‰ in Vatra Moldoviței, compared with an average of 2.87 ‰ in Suceava County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
Vatra Moldoviței: the most common activity among active businesses is Land transport and transport via pipelines (82 businesses).
Vatra Moldoviței in numbers
Where is Vatra Moldoviței?
Population of Vatra Moldoviței over time
Vatra Moldoviței had 4,462 residents in 2016 and 4,309 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,399 |
| 2022 | 4,377 |
| 2023 | 4,358 |
| 2024 | 4,335 |
| 2025 | 4,332 |
| 2026 | 4,309 |
Did you know?
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 18,976 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Sadova, 9.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Câmpulung Moldovenesc (22,043 residents), 11 km away.
All indicators for Vatra Moldoviței
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 Moldoviței | 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) | 11.6 ‰ | 17.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,855 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) | 12.3 ‰ | 9.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,775 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Vatra Moldoviței | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.87 ‰ | 2.87 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 260 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,057 | 306,127 | 10,177,161 | ranked 898 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 477.4 ‰ | 400.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,677 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 55.4 m² | 55.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,018 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.09 ‰ | 2.43 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 607 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Vatra Moldoviței | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 34.3 ‰ | 36.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,209 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.02 ‰ | 2.42 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 921 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Vatra Moldoviței | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 72 ‰ | 149 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,551 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.1% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 1,670 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Vatra Moldoviței | 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) | 786 ‰ | 968 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 267 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 59.9 ‰ | 30.8 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 189 of 1,362 |
Health
| Indicator | Vatra Moldoviței | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.46 ‰ | 1.44 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,666 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.46 ‰ | 0.37 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,395 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.23 ‰ | 0.72 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,902 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Vatra Moldoviței | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 99 ‰ | 169 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,307 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.3 per 10,000 inh. | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,418 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Vatra Moldoviței
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 trade92 · 20.6%
- Transport and storage90 · 20.2%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing50 · 11.2%
- Manufacturing47 · 10.5%
- Accommodation and food services43 · 9.6%
- Construction42 · 9.4%
- Administrative and support services24 · 5.4%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation20 · 4.5%
Most common activities
- Land transport and transport via pipelines82 · 18.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)64 · 14.3%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)61 · 13.7%
- Warehousing and transport support activities61 · 13.7%
- Forestry and logging43 · 9.6%
- Specialised construction activities37 · 8.3%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)31 · 7.0%
- Food and beverage service activities31 · 7.0%
- Construction of buildings28 · 6.3%
- Accommodation22 · 4.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Vatra Moldoviței?
Vatra Moldoviței has 4,309 residents (2026), ranking 955 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Vatra Moldoviței?
Vatra Moldoviței covers 135.5 km², with a density of 32 people per km².
Is the population of Vatra Moldoviței growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Vatra Moldoviței went from 4,462 to 4,309, a change of −3.4%.
Where is Vatra Moldoviței?
Vatra Moldoviței is in Suceava County. Latitude 47.626, longitude 25.513.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Vatra Moldoviței?
In Vatra Moldoviței, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 11.6 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,855 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Vatra Moldoviței?
In Vatra Moldoviței, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 4.87 ‰ (2025), ranking 260 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
Which localities border Vatra Moldoviței?
The nearest to Vatra Moldoviței are Sadova (9.8 km), Frumosu (11 km), Câmpulung Moldovenesc (11 km), Moldovița (14 km), Breaza (15 km).