Dâmbovicioara: population and statistics
Dâmbovicioara has a population of 852 (2026) across 62.8 km², or 13.6 people per km². It ranks 3,101 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −7.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 852 residents
- 62.8 km²
- 14 people/km²
Key points
Among the 102 localities in Argeș County, Dâmbovicioara ranks No. 102 by population.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 1,185 ‰ in Dâmbovicioara, compared with an average of 525.1 ‰ in Argeș County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants: 17,268 ‰ in Dâmbovicioara, compared with an average of 584 ‰ in Argeș County and 930 ‰ nationally.
Dâmbovicioara: the most common activity among active businesses is Accommodation (42 businesses).
Dâmbovicioara in numbers
Where is Dâmbovicioara?
Population of Dâmbovicioara over time
Dâmbovicioara had 925 residents in 2016 and 852 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 873 |
| 2022 | 846 |
| 2023 | 836 |
| 2024 | 839 |
| 2025 | 866 |
| 2026 | 852 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Argeș County for “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”.
- Number 1 in Argeș County for “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,800 football pitches.
- Its population density is 6.7 times lower than the national average.
All indicators for Dâmbovicioara
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 | Dâmbovicioara | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 27.0 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 330 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 25.8 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 214 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.5 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,970 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.3 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 171 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Dâmbovicioara | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 25.00 km | 7.76 km | 7.67 km | ranked 72 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.35 ‰ | 2.27 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 783 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,010 | 316,668 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,422 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1,185 ‰ | 525.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 12 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 62.4 m² | 51.5 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 477 of 3,163 |
Energy
| Indicator | Dâmbovicioara | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.79 km | 3.99 km | 6.17 km | ranked 104 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 365 m³ | 13,857 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 309 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Dâmbovicioara | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 91.5 ‰ | 58.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 83 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 7.04 ‰ | 3.68 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 105 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Dâmbovicioara | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 208 ‰ | 258 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 378 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.6% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 2,001 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Dâmbovicioara | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 31.1 nights | 1.0 | 0.4 | ranked 22 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17,268 ‰ | 584 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 17 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 846.2 ‰ | 22.2 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 14 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Dâmbovicioara | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 99.8 m³ | 42.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 68 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Dâmbovicioara | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.17 ‰ | 2.65 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 400 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.17 ‰ | 0.55 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 66 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Dâmbovicioara | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 38 ‰ | 160 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 3,070 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 63 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Dâmbovicioara
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
- Accommodation and food services48 · 20.3%
- Wholesale and retail trade37 · 15.7%
- Administrative and support services25 · 10.6%
- Transport and storage22 · 9.3%
- Manufacturing17 · 7.2%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation17 · 7.2%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing13 · 5.5%
- Construction13 · 5.5%
Most common activities
- Accommodation42 · 17.8%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)31 · 13.1%
- Food and beverage service activities26 · 11.0%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)21 · 8.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines17 · 7.2%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities15 · 6.4%
- Rental and leasing activities14 · 5.9%
- Forestry and logging12 · 5.1%
- Specialised construction activities12 · 5.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities12 · 5.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Dâmbovicioara?
Dâmbovicioara has 852 residents (2026), ranking 3,101 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Dâmbovicioara?
Dâmbovicioara covers 62.8 km², with a density of 14 people per km².
Is the population of Dâmbovicioara growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Dâmbovicioara went from 925 to 852, a change of −7.9%.
Where is Dâmbovicioara?
Dâmbovicioara is in Argeș County. Latitude 45.448, longitude 25.212.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Dâmbovicioara?
In Dâmbovicioara, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1,185 ‰ (2025), ranking 12 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Dâmbovicioara?
In Dâmbovicioara, “Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 17,268 ‰ (2025), ranking 17 of 1,250 localities; the national median is 200 ‰.
Which localities border Dâmbovicioara?
The nearest to Dâmbovicioara are Fundata (5.1 km), Rucăr (9.3 km), Moieciu (11 km), Dragoslavele (12 km), Bran (14 km).