Dudești: population and statistics
Dudești has a population of 3,313 (2026) across 117.6 km², or 28.2 people per km². It ranks 1,386 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −11.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,313 residents
- 117.6 km²
- 28 people/km²
Key points
Among the 44 localities in Brăila County, Dudești ranks No. 14 by population.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 7.5% in Dudești, compared with an average of 3.2% in Brăila County and 2.0% nationally.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.91 ‰ in Dudești, compared with an average of 0.80 ‰ in Brăila County and 1.08 ‰ nationally.
Dudești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (38 businesses).
Dudești in numbers
Where is Dudești?
Neighbouring localities
- Zăvoaia7.4 km · 2,882
- Bărăganul9.9 km · 2,794
- Roșiori11 km · 2,362
- Ulmu11 km · 3,166
- Însurăței13 km · 6,580
- Cireșu13 km · 2,543
- Traian16 km · 3,105
- Scânteia16 km · 3,411
All localities in Brăila County
Localities of similar size
Population of Dudești over time
Dudești had 3,739 residents in 2016 and 3,313 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,477 |
| 2022 | 3,409 |
| 2023 | 3,378 |
| 2024 | 3,372 |
| 2025 | 3,328 |
| 2026 | 3,313 |
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All indicators for Dudești
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 | Dudești | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.9 ‰ | 11.9 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,068 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.0 ‰ | 15.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,651 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.5 ‰ | 5.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 875 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.8 ‰ | 14.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,110 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Dudești | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.85 km | 4.97 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,322 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.91 ‰ | 1.08 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,728 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,492 | 145,218 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,546 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 450.3 ‰ | 462.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,013 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 47.6 m² | 45.2 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,897 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Dudești | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 26.0 ‰ | 34.9 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,882 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.72 ‰ | 2.25 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,094 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Dudești | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 53 ‰ | 224 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,111 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 7.5% | 3.2% | 2.3% | ranked 381 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Dudești | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 19.9 m³ | 34.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,801 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Dudești | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.60 ‰ | 1.91 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,166 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.60 ‰ | 0.45 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 760 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.91 ‰ | 0.80 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 302 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Dudești | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 101 ‰ | 128 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,236 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.0 per 10,000 inh. | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,916 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Dudești
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 trade56 · 26.3%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing35 · 16.4%
- Transport and storage27 · 12.7%
- Manufacturing17 · 8.0%
- Administrative and support services17 · 8.0%
- Accommodation and food services15 · 7.0%
- Construction13 · 6.1%
- Other service activities12 · 5.6%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)38 · 17.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)37 · 17.4%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services34 · 16.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines21 · 9.9%
- Food and beverage service activities14 · 6.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities13 · 6.1%
- Specialised construction activities12 · 5.6%
- Construction of buildings11 · 5.2%
- Manufacture of food products8 · 3.8%
- Office administration and business support activities8 · 3.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Dudești?
Dudești has 3,313 residents (2026), ranking 1,386 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Dudești?
Dudești covers 117.6 km², with a density of 28 people per km².
Is the population of Dudești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Dudești went from 3,739 to 3,313, a change of −11.4%.
Where is Dudești?
Dudești is in Brăila County. Latitude 44.886, longitude 27.446.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Dudești?
In Dudești, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 7.5% (2026), ranking 381 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Dudești?
In Dudești, “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.91 ‰ (2024), ranking 302 of 2,248 localities; the national median is 0.47 ‰.
Which localities border Dudești?
The nearest to Dudești are Zăvoaia (7.4 km), Bărăganul (9.9 km), Roșiori (11 km), Ulmu (11 km), Însurăței (13 km).