Doștat: population and statistics
Doștat has a population of 1,040 (2026) across 43.0 km², or 24.2 people per km². It ranks 3,029 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +4.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,040 residents
- 43.0 km²
- 24 people/km²
Key points
Among the 78 localities in Alba County, Doștat ranks No. 67 by population.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 9.6 in Doștat, compared with an average of 3.8 per 10,000 inh. in Alba County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Doștat: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (12 businesses).
Doștat in numbers
Where is Doștat?
Neighbouring localities
- Șpring5.1 km · 2,483
- Miercurea Sibiului7.7 km · 4,709
- Ludoș8.4 km · 615
- Apoldu de Jos8.5 km · 1,222
- Roșia de Secaș11 km · 1,561
- Păuca11 km · 1,742
- Cut11 km · 1,242
- Daia Română12 km · 3,094
Localities of similar size
Population of Doștat over time
Doștat had 998 residents in 2016 and 1,040 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 992 |
| 2022 | 997 |
| 2023 | 1,004 |
| 2024 | 1,023 |
| 2025 | 1,045 |
| 2026 | 1,040 |
Did you know?
- “Existing dwellings”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,029 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Șpring (2,483 residents), 5.1 km away.
All indicators for Doștat
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 | Doștat | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.3 ‰ | 14.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,127 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.2 ‰ | 15.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 690 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.6 ‰ | 6.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 547 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.5 ‰ | 11.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,719 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Doștat | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.08 km | 6.67 km | 7.67 km | ranked 517 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.96 ‰ | 1.83 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,674 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 501 | 175,151 | 10,177,161 | ranked 3,124 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 481.7 ‰ | 486.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,625 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 43.2 m² | 51.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,415 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Doștat | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 25.0 ‰ | 53.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,975 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.81 ‰ | 3.50 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 312 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Doștat | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 131 ‰ | 268 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 710 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 4.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 813 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Doștat | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 32.7 m³ | 36.4 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,007 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Doștat | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.96 ‰ | 2.02 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 533 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.96 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 160 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.96 ‰ | 0.77 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 259 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Doștat | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 134 ‰ | 153 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 500 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 131 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Doștat
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 trade14 · 24.6%
- Transport and storage9 · 15.8%
- Accommodation and food services9 · 15.8%
- Manufacturing8 · 14.0%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing5 · 8.8%
- Construction4 · 7.0%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)12 · 21.1%
- Food and beverage service activities9 · 15.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines7 · 12.3%
- Manufacture of food products6 · 10.5%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services5 · 8.8%
- Construction of buildings4 · 7.0%
- Specialised construction activities4 · 7.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities4 · 7.0%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)3 · 5.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Doștat?
Doștat has 1,040 residents (2026), ranking 3,029 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Doștat?
Doștat covers 43.0 km², with a density of 24 people per km².
Is the population of Doștat growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Doștat went from 998 to 1,040, a change of +4.2%.
Where is Doștat?
Doștat is in Alba County. Latitude 45.952, longitude 23.796.
Existing dwellings: what is the figure for Doștat?
In Doștat, “Existing dwellings” stands at 501 (2025), ranking 3,124 of 3,181 localities; the national median is 1,464.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Doștat?
In Doștat, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 9.6 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 131 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Which localities border Doștat?
The nearest to Doștat are Șpring (5.1 km), Miercurea Sibiului (7.7 km), Ludoș (8.4 km), Apoldu de Jos (8.5 km), Roșia de Secaș (11 km).