Suraia: population and statistics
Suraia has a population of 5,639 (2026) across 49.1 km², or 115 people per km². It ranks 619 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −8.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,639 residents
- 49.1 km²
- 115 people/km²
Key points
Among the 73 localities in Vrancea County, Suraia ranks No. 13 by population.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 0.6% in Suraia, compared with an average of 1.0% in Vrancea County and 2.0% nationally.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 1.8 in Suraia, compared with an average of 3.1 per 10,000 inh. in Vrancea County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Suraia: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (86 businesses).
Suraia in numbers
Where is Suraia?
Population of Suraia over time
Suraia had 6,130 residents in 2016 and 5,639 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,864 |
| 2022 | 5,829 |
| 2023 | 5,779 |
| 2024 | 5,738 |
| 2025 | 5,700 |
| 2026 | 5,639 |
Did you know?
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: lower than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,874 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Umbrărești, 6.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Ivești (10,009 residents), 13 km away.
All indicators for Suraia
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 | Suraia | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.6 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,723 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.8 ‰ | 19.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,936 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.1 ‰ | 6.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,462 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.9 ‰ | 11.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,919 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Suraia | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.14 km | 5.63 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,249 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.77 ‰ | 1.84 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,082 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,307 | 164,863 | 10,177,161 | ranked 715 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 409.1 ‰ | 450.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,570 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 51.1 m² | 52.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,468 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.06 ‰ | 2.54 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,103 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Suraia | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 42.0 ‰ | 37.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 776 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.55 ‰ | 2.31 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 656 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Suraia | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 71 ‰ | 167 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,567 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.6% | 1.0% | 2.3% | ranked 2,803 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Suraia | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 31.4 m³ | 30.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,074 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.44 km | 2.68 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,452 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Suraia | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.53 ‰ | 1.55 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,373 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.53 ‰ | 0.40 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,016 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Suraia | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 59 ‰ | 131 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,780 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,760 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Suraia
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 trade110 · 20.5%
- Construction89 · 16.6%
- Manufacturing63 · 11.8%
- Transport and storage60 · 11.2%
- Administrative and support services45 · 8.4%
- Professional, scientific and technical26 · 4.9%
- Other service activities25 · 4.7%
- Real estate24 · 4.5%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)86 · 16.0%
- Specialised construction activities82 · 15.3%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)74 · 13.8%
- Construction of buildings61 · 11.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines47 · 8.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities33 · 6.2%
- Repair and installation of machinery and equipment28 · 5.2%
- Civil engineering26 · 4.9%
- Real estate activities24 · 4.5%
- Office administration and business support activities20 · 3.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Suraia?
Suraia has 5,639 residents (2026), ranking 619 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Suraia?
Suraia covers 49.1 km², with a density of 115 people per km².
Is the population of Suraia growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Suraia went from 6,130 to 5,639, a change of −8.0%.
Where is Suraia?
Suraia is in Vrancea County. Latitude 45.683, longitude 27.383.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Suraia?
In Suraia, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 0.6% (2026), ranking 2,803 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Suraia?
In Suraia, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.8 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 2,760 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Which localities border Suraia?
The nearest to Suraia are Umbrărești (6.4 km), Biliești (6.8 km), Răstoaca (6.8 km), Vulturu (7.9 km), Movileni (8.3 km).