Dobrești (Argeș County): population and statistics
Dobrești has a population of 1,611 (2026) across 38.8 km², or 41.5 people per km². It ranks 2,647 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −9.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,611 residents
- 38.8 km²
- 42 people/km²
Key points
Among the 102 localities in Argeș County, Dobrești ranks No. 89 by population.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 717.6 ‰ in Dobrești, compared with an average of 525.1 ‰ in Argeș County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 4.3 ‰ in Dobrești, compared with an average of 6.2 ‰ in Argeș County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Dobrești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (30 businesses).
Dobrești in numbers
Where is Dobrești?
Population of Dobrești over time
Dobrești had 1,783 residents in 2016 and 1,611 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,710 |
| 2022 | 1,694 |
| 2023 | 1,678 |
| 2024 | 1,660 |
| 2025 | 1,631 |
| 2026 | 1,611 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,437 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Beleți-Negrești, 4.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Bogați (4,006 residents), 7.8 km away.
All indicators for Dobrești
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 | Dobrești | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.8 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,407 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.3 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 523 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.3 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,767 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.8 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,947 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Dobrești | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.76 km | 7.76 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,345 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.72 ‰ | 2.27 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 407 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,156 | 316,668 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,154 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 717.6 ‰ | 525.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 227 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 59.8 m² | 51.5 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 657 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.62 ‰ | 2.48 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,445 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Dobrești | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 45.3 ‰ | 58.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 659 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.48 ‰ | 3.68 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,270 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Dobrești | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 61 ‰ | 258 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,847 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 6.1% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 520 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Dobrești | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 28.6 m³ | 42.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,224 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Dobrești | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.62 ‰ | 2.65 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,111 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.62 ‰ | 0.55 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 700 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.62 ‰ | 0.60 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 722 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Dobrești | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 82 ‰ | 160 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,946 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 538 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Dobrești
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 · 22.0%
- Transport and storage31 · 17.9%
- Manufacturing21 · 12.1%
- Construction14 · 8.1%
- Administrative and support services13 · 7.5%
- Professional, scientific and technical11 · 6.4%
- Accommodation and food services9 · 5.2%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing8 · 4.6%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)30 · 17.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines29 · 16.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)26 · 15.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities17 · 9.8%
- Specialised construction activities14 · 8.1%
- Rental and leasing activities10 · 5.8%
- Construction of buildings9 · 5.2%
- Food and beverage service activities9 · 5.2%
- Real estate activities7 · 4.0%
- Postal and courier activities6 · 3.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Dobrești?
Dobrești has 1,611 residents (2026), ranking 2,647 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Dobrești?
Dobrești covers 38.8 km², with a density of 42 people per km².
Is the population of Dobrești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Dobrești went from 1,783 to 1,611, a change of −9.6%.
Where is Dobrești?
Dobrești is in Argeș County. Latitude 44.951, longitude 25.120.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Dobrești?
In Dobrești, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 717.6 ‰ (2025), ranking 227 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Dobrești?
In Dobrești, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 4.3 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,767 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Which localities border Dobrești?
The nearest to Dobrești are Beleți-Negrești (4.2 km), Boțești (6.3 km), Bogați (7.8 km), Priboieni (8.4 km), Davidești (8.4 km).