Domnești (Argeș County): population and statistics
Domnești has a population of 3,003 (2026) across 18.5 km², or 162 people per km². It ranks 1,585 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −4.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,003 residents
- 18.5 km²
- 162 people/km²
Key points
Among the 102 localities in Argeș County, Domnești ranks No. 51 by population.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 284 ‰ in Domnești, compared with an average of 160 ‰ in Argeș County and 163 ‰ nationally.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 9.0 ‰ in Domnești, compared with an average of 18.6 ‰ in Argeș County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Domnești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (98 businesses).
Domnești in numbers
Where is Domnești?
Population of Domnești over time
Domnești had 3,156 residents in 2016 and 3,003 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,049 |
| 2022 | 3,014 |
| 2023 | 2,986 |
| 2024 | 2,980 |
| 2025 | 2,962 |
| 2026 | 3,003 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Argeș County for “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,594 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Pietroșani (5,188 residents), 5.9 km away.
All indicators for Domnești
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 | Domnești | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.0 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,377 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.0 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 3,073 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.0 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,024 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.3 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,481 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Domnești | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.96 km | 7.76 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,102 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.33 ‰ | 2.27 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 794 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,629 | 316,668 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,360 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 542.5 ‰ | 525.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 983 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 61.0 m² | 51.5 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 573 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.67 ‰ | 2.48 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 767 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Domnești | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.19 km | 3.99 km | 6.17 km | ranked 388 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 356 m³ | 13,857 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 321 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Domnești | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 56.9 ‰ | 58.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 332 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.33 ‰ | 3.68 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 746 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Domnești | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 163 ‰ | 258 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 534 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 1,522 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Domnești | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.3 nights | 1.0 | 0.4 | ranked 658 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 197 ‰ | 584 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 631 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.3 ‰ | 22.2 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 789 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Domnești | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 24.3 m³ | 42.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,495 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.96 km | 3.31 km | 4.05 km | ranked 668 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Domnești | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 3.33 ‰ | 2.65 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 136 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.67 ‰ | 0.55 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 531 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.33 ‰ | 0.60 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 93 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Domnești | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 284 ‰ | 160 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 21 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,683 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Domnești
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 trade112 · 27.1%
- Manufacturing61 · 14.7%
- Transport and storage48 · 11.6%
- Accommodation and food services37 · 8.9%
- Construction22 · 5.3%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation21 · 5.1%
- Administrative and support services20 · 4.8%
- Real estate18 · 4.3%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)98 · 23.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)75 · 18.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines36 · 8.7%
- Food and beverage service activities34 · 8.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities33 · 8.0%
- Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products32 · 7.7%
- Specialised construction activities22 · 5.3%
- Manufacture of electrical equipment18 · 4.3%
- Real estate activities18 · 4.3%
- Construction of buildings16 · 3.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Domnești?
Domnești has 3,003 residents (2026), ranking 1,585 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Domnești?
Domnești covers 18.5 km², with a density of 162 people per km².
Is the population of Domnești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Domnești went from 3,156 to 3,003, a change of −4.8%.
Where is Domnești?
Domnești is in Argeș County. Latitude 45.207, longitude 24.854.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Domnești?
In Domnești, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 284 ‰ (2025), ranking 21 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Domnești?
In Domnești, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 9.0 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,073 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Which localities border Domnești?
The nearest to Domnești are Pietroșani (5.9 km), Mușătești (5.9 km), Aninoasa (6.0 km), Corbi (7.9 km), Berevoești (8.2 km).