Vicovu de Jos: population and statistics
Vicovu de Jos has a population of 7,049 (2026) across 40.9 km², or 172 people per km². It ranks 436 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +8.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 7,049 residents
- 40.9 km²
- 172 people/km²
Key points
Among the 114 localities in Suceava County, Vicovu de Jos ranks No. 25 by population.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 16.2 ‰ in Vicovu de Jos, compared with an average of 9.1 ‰ in Suceava County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 74.9 m² in Vicovu de Jos, compared with an average of 55.7 m² in Suceava County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Vicovu de Jos: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (71 businesses).
Vicovu de Jos in numbers
Where is Vicovu de Jos?
Population of Vicovu de Jos over time
Vicovu de Jos had 6,528 residents in 2016 and 7,049 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,826 |
| 2022 | 6,846 |
| 2023 | 6,865 |
| 2024 | 6,883 |
| 2025 | 6,941 |
| 2026 | 7,049 |
Did you know?
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,730 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Voitinel, 2.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Vicovu de Sus (17,842 residents), 5.2 km away.
All indicators for Vicovu de Jos
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 | Vicovu de Jos | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.0 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,821 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.5 ‰ | 17.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 3,049 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.2 ‰ | 9.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 36 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.9 ‰ | 9.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,959 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Vicovu de Jos | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.62 km | 3.50 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,514 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.11 ‰ | 2.87 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 240 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,436 | 306,127 | 10,177,161 | ranked 661 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 345.6 ‰ | 400.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 3,037 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 74.9 m² | 55.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 74 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.55 ‰ | 2.43 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 304 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Vicovu de Jos | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 24.5 ‰ | 36.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,020 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.42 ‰ | 2.42 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,214 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Vicovu de Jos | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 65 ‰ | 149 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,726 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.6% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 2,001 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Vicovu de Jos | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.4 nights | 2.1 | 0.4 | ranked 582 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 289 ‰ | 968 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 526 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.3 ‰ | 30.8 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,269 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Vicovu de Jos | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.62 km | 2.74 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,190 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Vicovu de Jos | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.28 ‰ | 1.44 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,510 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.28 ‰ | 0.37 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,414 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.13 ‰ | 0.72 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 167 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Vicovu de Jos | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 133 ‰ | 169 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 509 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,072 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Vicovu de Jos
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 trade99 · 24.6%
- Transport and storage52 · 12.9%
- Construction51 · 12.7%
- Manufacturing43 · 10.7%
- Administrative and support services25 · 6.2%
- Accommodation and food services23 · 5.7%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing19 · 4.7%
- Professional, scientific and technical17 · 4.2%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)71 · 17.6%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)69 · 17.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines47 · 11.7%
- Specialised construction activities46 · 11.4%
- Construction of buildings37 · 9.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities22 · 5.5%
- Food and beverage service activities21 · 5.2%
- Civil engineering20 · 5.0%
- Real estate activities15 · 3.7%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services11 · 2.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Vicovu de Jos?
Vicovu de Jos has 7,049 residents (2026), ranking 436 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Vicovu de Jos?
Vicovu de Jos covers 40.9 km², with a density of 172 people per km².
Is the population of Vicovu de Jos growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Vicovu de Jos went from 6,528 to 7,049, a change of +8.0%.
Where is Vicovu de Jos?
Vicovu de Jos is in Suceava County. Latitude 47.884, longitude 25.711.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Vicovu de Jos?
In Vicovu de Jos, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 16.2 ‰ (2025), ranking 36 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Vicovu de Jos?
In Vicovu de Jos, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 74.9 m² (2025), ranking 74 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Which localities border Vicovu de Jos?
The nearest to Vicovu de Jos are Voitinel (2.9 km), Vicovu de Sus (5.2 km), Horodnic de Sus (6.4 km), Bilca (6.4 km), Putna (8.7 km).