Drăganu: population and statistics
Drăganu has a population of 1,926 (2026) across 35.2 km², or 54.7 people per km². It ranks 2,388 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −1.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,926 residents
- 35.2 km²
- 55 people/km²
Key points
Among the 102 localities in Argeș County, Drăganu ranks No. 80 by population.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 23.00 km in Drăganu, compared with an average of 7.76 km in Argeș County and 4.84 km nationally.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 3.1 ‰ in Drăganu, compared with an average of 6.2 ‰ in Argeș County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Drăganu: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (51 businesses).
Drăganu in numbers
Where is Drăganu?
Neighbouring localities
- Merișani4.5 km · 4,749
- Cotmeana6.1 km · 1,695
- Cocu8.4 km · 1,981
- Budeasa8.5 km · 4,243
- Băbana9.3 km · 2,865
- Bascov10 km · 11,267
- Uda12 km · 1,563
- Băiculești12 km · 5,786
All localities in Argeș County
Localities of similar size
Population of Drăganu over time
Drăganu had 1,955 residents in 2016 and 1,926 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,988 |
| 2022 | 1,972 |
| 2023 | 1,955 |
| 2024 | 1,936 |
| 2025 | 1,934 |
| 2026 | 1,926 |
Did you know?
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,927 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Merișani (4,749 residents), 4.5 km away.
All indicators for Drăganu
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 | Drăganu | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.2 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,002 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.6 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,997 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.1 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 3,036 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.9 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,919 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Drăganu | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.00 km | 7.76 km | 7.67 km | ranked 105 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.56 ‰ | 2.27 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,208 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,213 | 316,668 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,031 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 629.8 ‰ | 525.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 476 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 44.2 m² | 51.5 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,305 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Drăganu | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 65.4 ‰ | 58.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 212 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 5.71 ‰ | 3.68 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 186 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Drăganu | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 64 ‰ | 258 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,753 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 |
Environment
| Indicator | Drăganu | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 47.2 m³ | 42.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 462 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.18 km | 3.31 km | 4.05 km | ranked 158 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Drăganu | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.52 ‰ | 2.65 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,416 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.52 ‰ | 0.55 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,069 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Drăganu | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 70 ‰ | 160 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,463 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 793 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Drăganu
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 trade72 · 22.8%
- Transport and storage41 · 13.0%
- Administrative and support services40 · 12.7%
- Construction28 · 8.9%
- Other service activities26 · 8.2%
- Manufacturing25 · 7.9%
- Real estate24 · 7.6%
- Accommodation and food services21 · 6.6%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)51 · 16.1%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)31 · 9.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines31 · 9.8%
- Specialised construction activities26 · 8.2%
- Real estate activities24 · 7.6%
- Other personal service activities21 · 6.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities20 · 6.3%
- Food and beverage service activities19 · 6.0%
- Rental and leasing activities19 · 6.0%
- Office administration and business support activities18 · 5.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Drăganu?
Drăganu has 1,926 residents (2026), ranking 2,388 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Drăganu?
Drăganu covers 35.2 km², with a density of 55 people per km².
Is the population of Drăganu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Drăganu went from 1,955 to 1,926, a change of −1.5%.
Where is Drăganu?
Drăganu is in Argeș County. Latitude 44.953, longitude 24.688.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Drăganu?
In Drăganu, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 23.00 km (2025), ranking 105 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Drăganu?
In Drăganu, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 3.1 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,036 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Which localities border Drăganu?
The nearest to Drăganu are Merișani (4.5 km), Cotmeana (6.1 km), Cocu (8.4 km), Budeasa (8.5 km), Băbana (9.3 km).