Drăguș: population and statistics
Drăguș has a population of 1,058 (2026) across 41.7 km², or 25.3 people per km². It ranks 3,021 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −4.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,058 residents
- 41.7 km²
- 25 people/km²
Key points
Among the 58 localities in Brașov County, Drăguș ranks No. 57 by population.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: 23.63 km in Drăguș, compared with an average of 2.80 km in Brașov County and 3.05 km nationally.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 78.5 m² in Drăguș, compared with an average of 51.0 m² in Brașov County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Drăguș: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (32 businesses).
Drăguș in numbers
Where is Drăguș?
Population of Drăguș over time
Drăguș had 1,102 residents in 2016 and 1,058 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,074 |
| 2022 | 1,074 |
| 2023 | 1,068 |
| 2024 | 1,062 |
| 2025 | 1,067 |
| 2026 | 1,058 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Brașov County for “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- Number 1 in Brașov County for “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,846 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.6 times lower than the national average.
All indicators for Drăguș
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 | Drăguș | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 32.1 ‰ | 21.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 187 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.6 ‰ | 17.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 373 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.7 ‰ | 7.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,181 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.6 ‰ | 9.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 125 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Drăguș | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.01 km | 4.13 km | 7.67 km | ranked 259 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 581 | 303,112 | 10,177,161 | ranked 3,057 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 549.1 ‰ | 469.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 925 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 78.5 m² | 51.0 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 40 of 3,163 |
Energy
| Indicator | Drăguș | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.79 km | 3.26 km | 6.17 km | ranked 261 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 522 m³ | 18,473 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 138 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Drăguș | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 79.4 ‰ | 68.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 126 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 7.56 ‰ | 4.06 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 83 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Drăguș | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 198 ‰ | 289 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 407 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.7% | 2.0% | 2.3% | ranked 1,928 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Drăguș | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 4.7 nights | 4.5 | 0.4 | ranked 102 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2,345 ‰ | 2,372 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 100 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 143.7 ‰ | 58.6 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 80 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Drăguș | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 109.6 m³ | 49.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 57 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.63 km | 2.80 km | 4.05 km | ranked 4 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Drăguș | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.95 ‰ | 3.57 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 543 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.95 ‰ | 0.63 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 172 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Drăguș | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 193 ‰ | 183 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 137 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.5 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 139 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Drăguș
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 trade43 · 17.1%
- Administrative and support services30 · 12.0%
- Transport and storage25 · 10.0%
- Accommodation and food services21 · 8.4%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation21 · 8.4%
- Manufacturing20 · 8.0%
- Construction19 · 7.6%
- Professional, scientific and technical18 · 7.2%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)32 · 12.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)24 · 9.6%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines21 · 8.4%
- Specialised construction activities19 · 7.6%
- Food and beverage service activities16 · 6.4%
- Rental and leasing activities16 · 6.4%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities15 · 6.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities14 · 5.6%
- Accommodation14 · 5.6%
- Construction of buildings13 · 5.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Drăguș?
Drăguș has 1,058 residents (2026), ranking 3,021 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Drăguș?
Drăguș covers 41.7 km², with a density of 25 people per km².
Is the population of Drăguș growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Drăguș went from 1,102 to 1,058, a change of −4.0%.
Where is Drăguș?
Drăguș is in Brașov County. Latitude 45.704, longitude 24.783.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Drăguș?
In Drăguș, “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 23.63 km (2025), ranking 4 of 1,695 localities; the national median is 4.05 km.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Drăguș?
In Drăguș, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 78.5 m² (2025), ranking 40 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Which localities border Drăguș?
The nearest to Drăguș are Lisa (5.9 km), Sâmbăta de Sus (7.1 km), Victoria (8.8 km), Arpașu de Jos (11 km), Viștea (11 km).