Dobârceni: population and statistics
Dobârceni has a population of 2,259 (2026) across 60.1 km², or 37.6 people per km². It ranks 2,103 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −14.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,259 residents
- 60.1 km²
- 38 people/km²
Key points
Among the 78 localities in Botoșani County, Dobârceni ranks No. 66 by population.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 10.2 ‰ in Dobârceni, compared with an average of 21.4 ‰ in Botoșani County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 18.33 km in Dobârceni, compared with an average of 4.53 km in Botoșani County and 4.84 km nationally.
Dobârceni: the most common activity among active businesses is Crop and animal production, hunting and related services (10 businesses).
Dobârceni in numbers
Where is Dobârceni?
Population of Dobârceni over time
Dobârceni had 2,644 residents in 2016 and 2,259 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,476 |
| 2022 | 2,409 |
| 2023 | 2,361 |
| 2024 | 2,330 |
| 2025 | 2,289 |
| 2026 | 2,259 |
Did you know?
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,419 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Mihălășeni (3,440 residents), 6.7 km away.
All indicators for Dobârceni
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 | Dobârceni | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.8 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 799 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) | 7.1 ‰ | 6.6 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,450 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.8 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 697 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Dobârceni | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.33 km | 4.53 km | 7.67 km | ranked 205 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.89 ‰ | 1.50 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,753 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,222 | 200,320 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,014 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 540.9 ‰ | 442.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 995 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 48.8 m² | 47.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,758 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Dobârceni | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 10.2 ‰ | 21.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 3,026 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.77 ‰ | 1.54 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,879 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Dobârceni | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 36 ‰ | 133 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,751 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.3% | 1.5% | 2.3% | ranked 1,123 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Dobârceni | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 13.3 m³ | 20.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,210 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Dobârceni | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.44 ‰ | 1.60 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,774 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.44 ‰ | 0.36 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,536 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Dobârceni | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 89 ‰ | 130 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,652 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.4 per 10,000 inh. | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,118 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Dobârceni
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 trade11 · 17.2%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing10 · 15.6%
- Manufacturing7 · 10.9%
- Professional, scientific and technical7 · 10.9%
- Transport and storage6 · 9.4%
- Administrative and support services4 · 6.2%
- Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply3 · 4.7%
- Construction3 · 4.7%
Most common activities
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services10 · 15.6%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)7 · 10.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)6 · 9.4%
- Manufacture of food products5 · 7.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines4 · 6.2%
- Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply3 · 4.7%
- Construction of buildings3 · 4.7%
- Specialised construction activities3 · 4.7%
- Food and beverage service activities3 · 4.7%
- Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing3 · 4.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Dobârceni?
Dobârceni has 2,259 residents (2026), ranking 2,103 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Dobârceni?
Dobârceni covers 60.1 km², with a density of 38 people per km².
Is the population of Dobârceni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Dobârceni went from 2,644 to 2,259, a change of −14.6%.
Where is Dobârceni?
Dobârceni is in Botoșani County. Latitude 47.845, longitude 27.073.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Dobârceni?
In Dobârceni, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 10.2 ‰ (2026), ranking 3,026 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Dobârceni?
In Dobârceni, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 18.33 km (2025), ranking 205 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
Which localities border Dobârceni?
The nearest to Dobârceni are Mihălășeni (6.7 km), Durnești (9.7 km), Hănești (10 km), Dângeni (11 km), Ripiceni (11 km).