Volovăț: population and statistics
Volovăț has a population of 6,461 (2026) across 22.1 km², or 292 people per km². It ranks 493 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +13.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 6,461 residents
- 22.1 km²
- 292 people/km²
Key points
Among the 114 localities in Suceava County, Volovăț ranks No. 28 by population.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 0.2 m³ in Volovăț, compared with an average of 26.8 m³ in Suceava County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.50 km in Volovăț, compared with an average of 3.50 km in Suceava County and 4.84 km nationally.
Volovăț: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (64 businesses).
Volovăț in numbers
Where is Volovăț?
Population of Volovăț over time
Volovăț had 5,717 residents in 2016 and 6,461 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,141 |
| 2022 | 6,178 |
| 2023 | 6,207 |
| 2024 | 6,299 |
| 2025 | 6,368 |
| 2026 | 6,461 |
Did you know?
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: 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 3,097 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.2 times the national average.
- The nearest locality is Burla, 3.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Rădăuți (35,343 residents), 4.7 km away.
All indicators for Volovăț
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 | Volovăț | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,508 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.0 ‰ | 17.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,148 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.2 ‰ | 9.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 26 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.4 ‰ | 9.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 3,129 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Volovăț | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.50 km | 3.50 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,710 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.71 ‰ | 2.87 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 409 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,332 | 306,127 | 10,177,161 | ranked 704 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 360.9 ‰ | 400.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,958 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 77.3 m² | 55.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 56 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.86 ‰ | 2.43 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 693 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Volovăț | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 22.8 ‰ | 36.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,168 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.55 ‰ | 2.42 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,101 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Volovăț | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 97 ‰ | 149 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,064 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 | Volovăț | 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) | 39 ‰ | 968 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 996 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.2 ‰ | 30.8 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,346 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Volovăț | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 0.2 m³ | 26.8 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,654 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.02 km | 2.74 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,544 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Volovăț | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.31 ‰ | 1.44 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,378 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.31 ‰ | 0.37 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,257 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.46 ‰ | 0.72 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,127 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Volovăț | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 144 ‰ | 169 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 394 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.5 per 10,000 inh. | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,929 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Volovăț
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 trade87 · 23.3%
- Transport and storage59 · 15.8%
- Construction52 · 13.9%
- Manufacturing34 · 9.1%
- Administrative and support services28 · 7.5%
- Professional, scientific and technical21 · 5.6%
- Other service activities20 · 5.4%
- Accommodation and food services16 · 4.3%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)64 · 17.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)56 · 15.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines54 · 14.5%
- Specialised construction activities49 · 13.1%
- Construction of buildings35 · 9.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities28 · 7.5%
- Civil engineering23 · 6.2%
- Rental and leasing activities18 · 4.8%
- Food and beverage service activities15 · 4.0%
- Repair of computers and personal and household goods13 · 3.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Volovăț?
Volovăț has 6,461 residents (2026), ranking 493 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Volovăț?
Volovăț covers 22.1 km², with a density of 292 people per km².
Is the population of Volovăț growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Volovăț went from 5,717 to 6,461, a change of +13.0%.
Where is Volovăț?
Volovăț is in Suceava County. Latitude 47.803, longitude 25.894.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Volovăț?
In Volovăț, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 0.2 m³ (2025), ranking 2,654 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Volovăț?
In Volovăț, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.50 km (2025), ranking 2,710 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
Which localities border Volovăț?
The nearest to Volovăț are Burla (3.2 km), Rădăuți (4.7 km), Iaslovăț (7.0 km), Horodnic de Jos (7.6 km), Satu Mare (8.0 km).