Dobrești (Bihor County): population and statistics
Dobrești has a population of 5,301 (2026) across 132.4 km², or 40.0 people per km². It ranks 673 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −2.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,301 residents
- 132.4 km²
- 40 people/km²
Key points
Among the 101 localities in Bihor County, Dobrești ranks No. 19 by population.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 12.8 ‰ in Dobrești, compared with an average of 8.1 ‰ in Bihor County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 189 ‰ in Dobrești, compared with an average of 183 ‰ in Bihor County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Dobrești: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (62 businesses).
Dobrești in numbers
Where is Dobrești?
Neighbouring localities
- Roșia8.6 km · 2,285
- Vârciorog9.5 km · 1,811
- Pomezeu9.8 km · 2,423
- Căbești13 km · 1,684
- Ceica13 km · 3,322
- Șuncuiuș14 km · 2,832
- Sâmbăta15 km · 1,293
- Măgești15 km · 2,583
All localities in Bihor County
Localities of similar size
Population of Dobrești over time
Dobrești had 5,461 residents in 2016 and 5,301 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,396 |
| 2022 | 5,342 |
| 2023 | 5,355 |
| 2024 | 5,329 |
| 2025 | 5,307 |
| 2026 | 5,301 |
Did you know?
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 18,538 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Roșia, 8.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Aleșd (10,930 residents), 20 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 | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.0 ‰ | 17.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,794 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.7 ‰ | 16.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,967 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.8 ‰ | 8.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 129 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.1 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,751 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Dobrești | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.19 km | 6.40 km | 7.67 km | ranked 415 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.26 ‰ | 2.94 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 830 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,282 | 303,393 | 10,177,161 | ranked 732 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 430.5 ‰ | 499.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,288 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 48.0 m² | 50.2 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,853 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.32 ‰ | 3.89 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 947 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Dobrești | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 31.5 ‰ | 69.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,410 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.26 ‰ | 4.52 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,439 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Dobrești | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 120 ‰ | 282 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 792 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.9% | 1.4% | 2.3% | ranked 2,534 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Dobrești | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 69.0 m³ | 41.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 188 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.23 km | 4.53 km | 4.05 km | ranked 617 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Dobrești | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.38 ‰ | 4.34 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,060 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.38 ‰ | 0.72 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,886 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.38 ‰ | 1.14 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,411 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Dobrești | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 189 ‰ | 183 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 148 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,697 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 trade81 · 19.8%
- Transport and storage63 · 15.4%
- Construction54 · 13.2%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing37 · 9.0%
- Manufacturing37 · 9.0%
- Administrative and support services31 · 7.6%
- Accommodation and food services22 · 5.4%
- Professional, scientific and technical22 · 5.4%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)62 · 15.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines59 · 14.4%
- Specialised construction activities50 · 12.2%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)43 · 10.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities41 · 10.0%
- Construction of buildings38 · 9.3%
- Forestry and logging30 · 7.3%
- Civil engineering26 · 6.3%
- Real estate activities18 · 4.4%
- Food and beverage service activities17 · 4.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Dobrești?
Dobrești has 5,301 residents (2026), ranking 673 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Dobrești?
Dobrești covers 132.4 km², with a density of 40 people per km².
Is the population of Dobrești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Dobrești went from 5,461 to 5,301, a change of −2.9%.
Where is Dobrești?
Dobrești is in Bihor County. Latitude 46.880, longitude 22.339.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Dobrești?
In Dobrești, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 12.8 ‰ (2025), ranking 129 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Dobrești?
In Dobrești, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 189 ‰ (2025), ranking 148 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Which localities border Dobrești?
The nearest to Dobrești are Roșia (8.6 km), Vârciorog (9.5 km), Pomezeu (9.8 km), Căbești (13 km), Ceica (13 km).