Dorohoi: population and statistics
Dorohoi has a population of 27,738 (2026) across 60.7 km², or 457 people per km². It ranks 82 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −11.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 27,738 residents
- 60.7 km²
- 457 people/km²
Key points
Among the 78 localities in Botoșani County, Dorohoi ranks No. 2 by population.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 3.14 ‰ in Dorohoi, compared with an average of 1.60 ‰ in Botoșani County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Dorohoi: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (333 businesses).
Dorohoi in numbers
Where is Dorohoi?
Population of Dorohoi over time
Dorohoi had 31,354 residents in 2016 and 27,738 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 29,943 |
| 2022 | 29,513 |
| 2023 | 29,042 |
| 2024 | 28,643 |
| 2025 | 28,069 |
| 2026 | 27,738 |
Did you know?
- “Existing dwellings”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,507 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.0 times the national average.
- The nearest locality is Șendriceni, 4.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Botoșani (110,103 residents), 31 km away.
All indicators for Dorohoi
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 | Dorohoi | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.0 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,650 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.5 ‰ | 21.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,009 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.0 ‰ | 6.6 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,024 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.3 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,423 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Dorohoi | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.10 km | 4.53 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,430 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.05 ‰ | 1.50 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,587 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 12,252 | 200,320 | 10,177,161 | ranked 87 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 441.7 ‰ | 442.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,131 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 46.8 m² | 47.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,988 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.97 ‰ | 2.01 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,161 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Dorohoi | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.89 km | 2.37 km | 6.17 km | ranked 841 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 285 m³ | 1,394 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 468 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Dorohoi | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 30.4 ‰ | 21.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,499 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.87 ‰ | 1.54 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,781 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Dorohoi | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 212 ‰ | 133 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 368 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.6% | 1.5% | 2.3% | ranked 2,001 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Dorohoi | 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) | 117 ‰ | 265 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 767 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 | Dorohoi | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 26.0 m³ | 20.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,402 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.92 km | 2.24 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,357 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Dorohoi | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 3.14 ‰ | 1.60 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 154 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.43 ‰ | 0.36 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,591 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.23 ‰ | 0.71 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 131 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Dorohoi | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 182 ‰ | 130 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 174 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.3 per 10,000 inh. | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,157 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Dorohoi
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 trade409 · 23.3%
- Transport and storage220 · 12.6%
- Manufacturing163 · 9.3%
- Construction137 · 7.8%
- Accommodation and food services123 · 7.0%
- Professional, scientific and technical123 · 7.0%
- Administrative and support services118 · 6.7%
- Other service activities107 · 6.1%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)333 · 19.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines191 · 10.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)182 · 10.4%
- Specialised construction activities128 · 7.3%
- Food and beverage service activities115 · 6.6%
- Construction of buildings83 · 4.7%
- Warehousing and transport support activities74 · 4.2%
- Repair of computers and personal and household goods58 · 3.3%
- Other personal service activities58 · 3.3%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities56 · 3.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Dorohoi?
Dorohoi has 27,738 residents (2026), ranking 82 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Dorohoi?
Dorohoi covers 60.7 km², with a density of 457 people per km².
Is the population of Dorohoi growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Dorohoi went from 31,354 to 27,738, a change of −11.5%.
Where is Dorohoi?
Dorohoi is in Botoșani County. Latitude 47.960, longitude 26.400.
Existing dwellings: what is the figure for Dorohoi?
In Dorohoi, “Existing dwellings” stands at 12,252 (2025), ranking 87 of 3,181 localities; the national median is 1,464.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Dorohoi?
In Dorohoi, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 3.14 ‰ (2024), ranking 154 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Which localities border Dorohoi?
The nearest to Dorohoi are Șendriceni (4.5 km), Broscăuți (4.7 km), Văculești (6.2 km), Lozna (9.7 km), Hilișeu-Horia (11 km).