Dângeni: population and statistics
Dângeni has a population of 3,241 (2026) across 82.2 km², or 39.4 people per km². It ranks 1,423 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +6.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,241 residents
- 82.2 km²
- 39 people/km²
Key points
Among the 78 localities in Botoșani County, Dângeni ranks No. 45 by population.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 30.2 ‰ in Dângeni, compared with an average of 21.4 ‰ in Botoșani County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 9.9 ‰ in Dângeni, compared with an average of 21.4 ‰ in Botoșani County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Dângeni: the most common activity among active businesses is Crop and animal production, hunting and related services (14 businesses).
Dângeni in numbers
Where is Dângeni?
Population of Dângeni over time
Dângeni had 3,040 residents in 2016 and 3,241 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,206 |
| 2022 | 3,227 |
| 2023 | 3,213 |
| 2024 | 3,267 |
| 2025 | 3,295 |
| 2026 | 3,241 |
Did you know?
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 11,508 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Gorbănești, 6.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Hănești (4,954 residents), 9.5 km away.
All indicators for Dângeni
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 | Dângeni | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.0 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,377 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 30.2 ‰ | 21.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 72 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.9 ‰ | 6.6 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 737 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.3 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,481 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Dângeni | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.41 km | 4.53 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,545 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.54 ‰ | 1.50 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,214 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,144 | 200,320 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,182 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 353.0 ‰ | 442.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 3,000 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 39.3 m² | 47.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,772 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Dângeni | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 9.9 ‰ | 21.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 3,043 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.93 ‰ | 1.54 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,615 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Dângeni | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 31 ‰ | 133 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,905 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.8% | 1.5% | 2.3% | ranked 2,620 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Dângeni | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 6.2 m³ | 20.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,507 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Dângeni | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.31 ‰ | 1.60 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,378 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.31 ‰ | 0.36 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,257 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Dângeni | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 94 ‰ | 130 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,468 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.1 per 10,000 inh. | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,857 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Dângeni
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 trade16 · 21.3%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing14 · 18.7%
- Professional, scientific and technical7 · 9.3%
- Accommodation and food services6 · 8.0%
- Administrative and support services6 · 8.0%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation6 · 8.0%
- Manufacturing5 · 6.7%
- Construction3 · 4.0%
Most common activities
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services14 · 18.7%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)13 · 17.3%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)9 · 12.0%
- Food and beverage service activities6 · 8.0%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities5 · 6.7%
- Head offices and management consultancy4 · 5.3%
- Office administration and business support activities4 · 5.3%
- Manufacture of food products3 · 4.0%
- Construction of buildings3 · 4.0%
- Advertising and market research3 · 4.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Dângeni?
Dângeni has 3,241 residents (2026), ranking 1,423 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Dângeni?
Dângeni covers 82.2 km², with a density of 39 people per km².
Is the population of Dângeni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Dângeni went from 3,040 to 3,241, a change of +6.6%.
Where is Dângeni?
Dângeni is in Botoșani County. Latitude 47.839, longitude 26.929.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Dângeni?
In Dângeni, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 30.2 ‰ (2025), ranking 72 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Dângeni?
In Dângeni, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 9.9 ‰ (2026), ranking 3,043 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Which localities border Dângeni?
The nearest to Dângeni are Gorbănești (6.8 km), Hănești (9.5 km), Trușești (9.7 km), Vlăsinești (9.9 km), Dobârceni (11 km).