Darabani: population and statistics
Darabani has a population of 12,211 (2026) across 100.1 km², or 122 people per km². It ranks 186 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −4.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 12,211 residents
- 100.1 km²
- 122 people/km²
Key points
Among the 78 localities in Botoșani County, Darabani ranks No. 3 by population.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.45 km in Darabani, compared with an average of 2.24 km in Botoșani County and 3.05 km nationally.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 2.17 km in Darabani, compared with an average of 4.53 km in Botoșani County and 4.84 km nationally.
Darabani: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (106 businesses).
Darabani in numbers
Where is Darabani?
Population of Darabani over time
Darabani had 12,826 residents in 2016 and 12,211 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 13,139 |
| 2022 | 13,073 |
| 2023 | 12,892 |
| 2024 | 12,706 |
| 2025 | 12,463 |
| 2026 | 12,211 |
Did you know?
- “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 14,022 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Concești, 3.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Dorohoi (27,738 residents), 29 km away.
All indicators for Darabani
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 | Darabani | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.2 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 3,011 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 25.2 ‰ | 21.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 239 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.2 ‰ | 6.6 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,424 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.0 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,515 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Darabani | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.17 km | 4.53 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,581 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.49 ‰ | 1.50 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,155 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 5,557 | 200,320 | 10,177,161 | ranked 186 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 455.1 ‰ | 442.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,955 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 42.5 m² | 47.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,495 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.33 ‰ | 2.01 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,727 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Darabani | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 19.9 ‰ | 21.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,433 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.06 ‰ | 1.54 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,498 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Darabani | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 100 ‰ | 133 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,019 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.8% | 1.5% | 2.3% | ranked 1,853 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Darabani | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.1 nights | 0.4 | 0.4 | ranked 868 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 30 ‰ | 265 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 1,039 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.8 ‰ | 7.0 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,233 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Darabani | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 14.9 m³ | 20.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,117 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.45 km | 2.24 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,629 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Darabani | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.41 ‰ | 1.60 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,917 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.25 ‰ | 0.36 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,518 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.82 ‰ | 0.71 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 400 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Darabani | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 145 ‰ | 130 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 386 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.6 per 10,000 inh. | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,871 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Darabani
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 trade132 · 25.5%
- Manufacturing57 · 11.0%
- Transport and storage52 · 10.1%
- Accommodation and food services49 · 9.5%
- Construction42 · 8.1%
- Administrative and support services26 · 5.0%
- Other service activities26 · 5.0%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing25 · 4.8%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)106 · 20.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)62 · 12.0%
- Food and beverage service activities47 · 9.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines44 · 8.5%
- Specialised construction activities37 · 7.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities29 · 5.6%
- Construction of buildings25 · 4.8%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services22 · 4.3%
- Manufacture of food products20 · 3.9%
- Other personal service activities17 · 3.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Darabani?
Darabani has 12,211 residents (2026), ranking 186 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Darabani?
Darabani covers 100.1 km², with a density of 122 people per km².
Is the population of Darabani growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Darabani went from 12,826 to 12,211, a change of −4.8%.
Where is Darabani?
Darabani is in Botoșani County. Latitude 48.186, longitude 26.589.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Darabani?
In Darabani, “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.45 km (2025), ranking 1,629 of 1,695 localities; the national median is 4.05 km.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Darabani?
In Darabani, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 2.17 km (2025), ranking 2,581 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
Which localities border Darabani?
The nearest to Darabani are Concești (3.6 km), Păltiniș (5.6 km), Hudești (8.3 km), Viișoara (11 km), Havârna (13 km).