Dorobanțu (Călărași County): population and statistics
Dorobanțu has a population of 2,532 (2026) across 102.7 km², or 24.7 people per km². It ranks 1,898 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −10.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,532 residents
- 102.7 km²
- 25 people/km²
Key points
Among the 55 localities in Călărași County, Dorobanțu ranks No. 38 by population.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 19.67 km in Dorobanțu, compared with an average of 5.88 km in Călărași County and 4.84 km nationally.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.79 ‰ in Dorobanțu, compared with an average of 2.68 ‰ in Călărași County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
Dorobanțu: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (36 businesses).
Dorobanțu in numbers
Where is Dorobanțu?
Population of Dorobanțu over time
Dorobanțu had 2,823 residents in 2016 and 2,532 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,664 |
| 2022 | 2,612 |
| 2023 | 2,570 |
| 2024 | 2,567 |
| 2025 | 2,575 |
| 2026 | 2,532 |
Did you know?
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 14,377 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Mânăstirea (4,889 residents), 4.0 km away.
All indicators for Dorobanțu
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 | Dorobanțu | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.8 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,508 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.4 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,027 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.5 ‰ | 7.4 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,295 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.8 ‰ | 13.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 895 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Dorobanțu | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.67 km | 5.88 km | 7.67 km | ranked 171 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.37 ‰ | 1.75 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 780 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,687 | 136,667 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,279 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 666.3 ‰ | 470.8 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 354 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 40.5 m² | 47.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,677 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.37 ‰ | 1.14 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 533 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Dorobanțu | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 28.8 ‰ | 39.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,625 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.79 ‰ | 2.68 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,724 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Dorobanțu | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 81 ‰ | 168 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,346 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.6% | 2.5% | 2.3% | ranked 1,041 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Dorobanțu | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 34.8 m³ | 43.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 902 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Dorobanțu | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.39 ‰ | 1.25 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,004 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.39 ‰ | 0.35 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,826 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.79 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 425 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Dorobanțu | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 98 ‰ | 129 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,340 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.9 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,351 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Dorobanțu
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 trade48 · 26.1%
- Transport and storage20 · 10.9%
- Administrative and support services20 · 10.9%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing15 · 8.2%
- Construction15 · 8.2%
- Accommodation and food services13 · 7.1%
- Manufacturing12 · 6.5%
- Real estate9 · 4.9%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)36 · 19.6%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)29 · 15.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines18 · 9.8%
- Specialised construction activities13 · 7.1%
- Food and beverage service activities13 · 7.1%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services12 · 6.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities10 · 5.4%
- Real estate activities9 · 4.9%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities9 · 4.9%
- Construction of buildings8 · 4.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Dorobanțu?
Dorobanțu has 2,532 residents (2026), ranking 1,898 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Dorobanțu?
Dorobanțu covers 102.7 km², with a density of 25 people per km².
Is the population of Dorobanțu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Dorobanțu went from 2,823 to 2,532, a change of −10.3%.
Where is Dorobanțu?
Dorobanțu is in Călărași County. Latitude 44.217, longitude 26.950.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Dorobanțu?
In Dorobanțu, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 19.67 km (2025), ranking 171 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Dorobanțu?
In Dorobanțu, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.79 ‰ (2026), ranking 2,724 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
Which localities border Dorobanțu?
The nearest to Dorobanțu are Mânăstirea (4.0 km), Ulmu (6.2 km), Chiselet (8.8 km), Ciocănești (9.0 km), Alexandru Odobescu (12 km).