Dofteana: population and statistics
Dofteana has a population of 11,003 (2026) across 173.8 km², or 63.3 people per km². It ranks 217 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −2.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 11,003 residents
- 173.8 km²
- 63 people/km²
Key points
Among the 93 localities in Bacău County, Dofteana ranks No. 8 by population.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 0.9 in Dofteana, compared with an average of 2.5 per 10,000 inh. in Bacău County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 2.66 km in Dofteana, compared with an average of 3.43 km in Bacău County and 4.84 km nationally.
Dofteana: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (125 businesses).
Dofteana in numbers
Where is Dofteana?
Population of Dofteana over time
Dofteana had 11,310 residents in 2016 and 11,003 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 11,198 |
| 2022 | 11,160 |
| 2023 | 11,179 |
| 2024 | 11,137 |
| 2025 | 11,039 |
| 2026 | 11,003 |
Did you know?
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 92% of localities.
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 24,346 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Dărmănești, 6.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Comănești (21,898 residents), 12 km away.
All indicators for Dofteana
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 | Dofteana | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.5 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,156 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.7 ‰ | 20.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,483 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.6 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,209 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.5 ‰ | 11.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,038 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Dofteana | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.66 km | 3.43 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,507 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.82 ‰ | 1.28 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 617 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 4,477 | 296,898 | 10,177,161 | ranked 240 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 406.9 ‰ | 421.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,590 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 53.6 m² | 49.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,190 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.27 ‰ | 1.56 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 559 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Dofteana | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 19.4 ‰ | 34.3 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,463 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.09 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,478 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Dofteana | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 50 ‰ | 174 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,207 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.9% | 0.7% | 2.3% | ranked 2,534 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Dofteana | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.5 nights | 0.8 | 0.4 | ranked 523 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 251 ‰ | 411 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 568 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.2 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,104 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Dofteana | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 12.9 m³ | 25.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,230 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Dofteana | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.36 ‰ | 1.61 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,148 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.36 ‰ | 0.34 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,992 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.18 ‰ | 0.42 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 2,034 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Dofteana | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 110 ‰ | 135 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 945 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.9 per 10,000 inh. | 2.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 3,103 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Dofteana
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 trade143 · 24.6%
- Transport and storage61 · 10.5%
- Construction56 · 9.6%
- Accommodation and food services53 · 9.1%
- Administrative and support services51 · 8.8%
- Manufacturing48 · 8.2%
- Professional, scientific and technical37 · 6.4%
- Other service activities32 · 5.5%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)125 · 21.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)72 · 12.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines57 · 9.8%
- Specialised construction activities53 · 9.1%
- Food and beverage service activities50 · 8.6%
- Construction of buildings38 · 6.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities31 · 5.3%
- Rental and leasing activities27 · 4.6%
- Office administration and business support activities24 · 4.1%
- Civil engineering23 · 4.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Dofteana?
Dofteana has 11,003 residents (2026), ranking 217 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Dofteana?
Dofteana covers 173.8 km², with a density of 63 people per km².
Is the population of Dofteana growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Dofteana went from 11,310 to 11,003, a change of −2.7%.
Where is Dofteana?
Dofteana is in Bacău County. Latitude 46.317, longitude 26.517.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Dofteana?
In Dofteana, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.9 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 3,103 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Dofteana?
In Dofteana, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 2.66 km (2025), ranking 2,507 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
Which localities border Dofteana?
The nearest to Dofteana are Dărmănești (6.6 km), Târgu Ocna (8.2 km), Comănești (12 km), Târgu Trotuș (13 km), Berzunți (13 km).