Dorobanți: population and statistics
Dorobanți has a population of 1,537 (2026) across 28.1 km², or 54.7 people per km². It ranks 2,699 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −4.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,537 residents
- 28.1 km²
- 55 people/km²
Key points
Among the 78 localities in Arad County, Dorobanți ranks No. 59 by population.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 0.0% in Dorobanți, compared with an average of 1.7% in Arad County and 2.0% nationally.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: 20.2 ‰ in Dorobanți, compared with an average of 11.7 ‰ in Arad County and 11.1 ‰ nationally.
Dorobanți: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (31 businesses).
Dorobanți in numbers
Where is Dorobanți?
Neighbouring localities
- Curtici6.2 km · 8,981
- Iratoșu8.1 km · 2,554
- Macea9.2 km · 7,145
- Șofronea11 km · 3,129
- Șimand16 km · 4,337
- Grăniceri18 km · 2,465
- Zimandu Nou19 km · 5,358
- Livada21 km · 4,662
Localities of similar size
Population of Dorobanți over time
Dorobanți had 1,608 residents in 2016 and 1,537 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,561 |
| 2022 | 1,540 |
| 2023 | 1,551 |
| 2024 | 1,538 |
| 2025 | 1,555 |
| 2026 | 1,537 |
Did you know?
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,937 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Curtici (8,981 residents), 6.2 km away.
All indicators for Dorobanți
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 | Dorobanți | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.5 ‰ | 16.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 713 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.5 ‰ | 16.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,009 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,073 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.2 ‰ | 11.7 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 295 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Dorobanți | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.26 km | 5.39 km | 7.67 km | ranked 718 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.95 ‰ | 1.98 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 989 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 770 | 207,810 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,838 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 501.0 ‰ | 454.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,399 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 51.9 m² | 56.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,386 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Dorobanți | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 38.4 ‰ | 56.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 934 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.65 ‰ | 3.43 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,815 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Dorobanți | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 126 ‰ | 284 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 739 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.0% | 1.7% | 2.3% | ranked 3,112 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Dorobanți | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.2 nights | 1.1 | 0.4 | ranked 741 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 48 ‰ | 737 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 963 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.4 ‰ | 16.5 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 739 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Dorobanți | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 15.0 m³ | 35.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,112 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Dorobanți | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.65 ‰ | 3.03 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,025 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.65 ‰ | 0.83 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 605 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.65 ‰ | 0.67 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 654 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Dorobanți | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 88 ‰ | 158 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,700 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 483 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Dorobanți
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 trade38 · 22.6%
- Administrative and support services16 · 9.5%
- Manufacturing15 · 8.9%
- Accommodation and food services15 · 8.9%
- Construction14 · 8.3%
- Professional, scientific and technical14 · 8.3%
- Transport and storage13 · 7.7%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing10 · 6.0%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)31 · 18.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)24 · 14.3%
- Specialised construction activities14 · 8.3%
- Food and beverage service activities14 · 8.3%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services10 · 6.0%
- Manufacture of food products9 · 5.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines9 · 5.4%
- Real estate activities9 · 5.4%
- Office administration and business support activities9 · 5.4%
- Rental and leasing activities7 · 4.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Dorobanți?
Dorobanți has 1,537 residents (2026), ranking 2,699 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Dorobanți?
Dorobanți covers 28.1 km², with a density of 55 people per km².
Is the population of Dorobanți growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Dorobanți went from 1,608 to 1,537, a change of −4.4%.
Where is Dorobanți?
Dorobanți is in Arad County. Latitude 46.358, longitude 21.229.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Dorobanți?
In Dorobanți, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 3,112 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Dorobanți?
In Dorobanți, “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 20.2 ‰ (2025), ranking 295 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 13.0 ‰.
Which localities border Dorobanți?
The nearest to Dorobanți are Curtici (6.2 km), Iratoșu (8.1 km), Macea (9.2 km), Șofronea (11 km), Șimand (16 km).