Vicovu de Sus: population and statistics
Vicovu de Sus has a population of 17,842 (2026) across 41.4 km², or 431 people per km². It ranks 126 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +10.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 17,842 residents
- 41.4 km²
- 431 people/km²
Key points
Among the 114 localities in Suceava County, Vicovu de Sus ranks No. 5 by population.
Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.9 ‰ in Vicovu de Sus, compared with an average of 30.8 ‰ in Suceava County and 29.5 ‰ nationally.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.78 km in Vicovu de Sus, compared with an average of 3.50 km in Suceava County and 4.84 km nationally.
Vicovu de Sus: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (219 businesses).
Vicovu de Sus in numbers
Where is Vicovu de Sus?
Population of Vicovu de Sus over time
Vicovu de Sus had 16,204 residents in 2016 and 17,842 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 17,073 |
| 2022 | 17,223 |
| 2023 | 17,366 |
| 2024 | 17,520 |
| 2025 | 17,672 |
| 2026 | 17,842 |
Did you know?
- “Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,798 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.7 times the national average.
- The nearest locality is Vicovu de Jos, 5.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Rădăuți (35,343 residents), 20 km away.
All indicators for Vicovu de Sus
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 Sus | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,916 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) | 15.6 ‰ | 9.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 45 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.8 ‰ | 9.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 3,060 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Vicovu de Sus | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.78 km | 3.50 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,705 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.86 ‰ | 2.87 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 606 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 4,988 | 306,127 | 10,177,161 | ranked 209 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 279.6 ‰ | 400.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 3,139 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 53.2 m² | 55.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,231 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.74 ‰ | 2.43 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 742 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Vicovu de Sus | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 24.2 ‰ | 36.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,051 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.68 ‰ | 2.42 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,957 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Vicovu de Sus | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 85 ‰ | 149 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,271 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 | Vicovu de Sus | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.1 nights | 2.1 | 0.4 | ranked 868 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21 ‰ | 968 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 1,094 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.9 ‰ | 30.8 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,355 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Vicovu de Sus | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 35.4 m³ | 26.8 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 878 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Vicovu de Sus | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.34 ‰ | 1.44 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,242 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) | 0.45 ‰ | 0.72 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,167 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Vicovu de Sus | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 240 ‰ | 169 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 53 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,642 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Vicovu de Sus
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 trade286 · 28.0%
- Transport and storage134 · 13.1%
- Manufacturing129 · 12.6%
- Construction110 · 10.8%
- Accommodation and food services63 · 6.2%
- Administrative and support services59 · 5.8%
- Other service activities55 · 5.4%
- Professional, scientific and technical46 · 4.5%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)219 · 21.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)192 · 18.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines115 · 11.3%
- Specialised construction activities91 · 8.9%
- Construction of buildings72 · 7.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities62 · 6.1%
- Food and beverage service activities58 · 5.7%
- Manufacture of leather and related products39 · 3.8%
- Civil engineering39 · 3.8%
- Real estate activities39 · 3.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Vicovu de Sus?
Vicovu de Sus has 17,842 residents (2026), ranking 126 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Vicovu de Sus?
Vicovu de Sus covers 41.4 km², with a density of 431 people per km².
Is the population of Vicovu de Sus growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Vicovu de Sus went from 16,204 to 17,842, a change of +10.1%.
Where is Vicovu de Sus?
Vicovu de Sus is in Suceava County. Latitude 47.926, longitude 25.680.
Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Vicovu de Sus?
In Vicovu de Sus, “Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.9 ‰ (2025), ranking 1,355 of 1,362 localities; the national median is 11.8 ‰.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Vicovu de Sus?
In Vicovu de Sus, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.78 km (2025), ranking 2,705 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
Which localities border Vicovu de Sus?
The nearest to Vicovu de Sus are Vicovu de Jos (5.2 km), Bilca (6.2 km), Voitinel (7.2 km), Putna (9.6 km), Gălănești (11 km).