Dobârlău: population and statistics
Dobârlău has a population of 2,208 (2026) across 51.8 km², or 42.6 people per km². It ranks 2,161 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +0.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,208 residents
- 51.8 km²
- 43 people/km²
Key points
Among the 45 localities in Covasna County, Dobârlău ranks No. 29 by population.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.45 ‰ in Dobârlău, compared with an average of 1.25 ‰ in Covasna County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 39 ‰ in Dobârlău, compared with an average of 242 ‰ in Covasna County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Dobârlău: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (20 businesses).
Dobârlău in numbers
Where is Dobârlău?
Population of Dobârlău over time
Dobârlău had 2,196 residents in 2016 and 2,208 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,202 |
| 2022 | 2,197 |
| 2023 | 2,176 |
| 2024 | 2,194 |
| 2025 | 2,217 |
| 2026 | 2,208 |
Did you know?
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,261 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Teliu (4,636 residents), 5.5 km away.
All indicators for Dobârlău
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 | Dobârlău | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.6 ‰ | 10.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 605 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.7 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 606 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.9 ‰ | 7.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,073 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.8 ‰ | 11.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,947 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Dobârlău | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.45 ‰ | 1.25 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,198 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,262 | 96,240 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,947 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 571.6 ‰ | 438.5 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 767 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 60.5 m² | 49.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 610 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Dobârlău | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 21.7 ‰ | 31.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,269 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.72 ‰ | 1.34 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,094 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Dobârlău | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 39 ‰ | 242 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,641 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.0% | 3.9% | 2.3% | ranked 2,436 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Dobârlău | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.2 nights | 3.2 | 0.4 | ranked 741 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 58 ‰ | 835 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 919 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.6 ‰ | 29.7 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 435 of 1,362 |
Health
| Indicator | Dobârlău | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.45 ‰ | 1.99 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,709 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.45 ‰ | 0.45 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,452 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.45 ‰ | 0.74 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,167 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Dobârlău | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 110 ‰ | 147 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 945 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,057 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Dobârlău
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 trade30 · 21.3%
- Manufacturing15 · 10.6%
- Construction15 · 10.6%
- Transport and storage13 · 9.2%
- Accommodation and food services13 · 9.2%
- Administrative and support services13 · 9.2%
- Other service activities9 · 6.4%
- Professional, scientific and technical8 · 5.7%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)20 · 14.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)18 · 12.8%
- Specialised construction activities14 · 9.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines13 · 9.2%
- Construction of buildings11 · 7.8%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)9 · 6.4%
- Accommodation8 · 5.7%
- Food and beverage service activities8 · 5.7%
- Repair of computers and personal and household goods8 · 5.7%
- Office administration and business support activities7 · 5.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Dobârlău?
Dobârlău has 2,208 residents (2026), ranking 2,161 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Dobârlău?
Dobârlău covers 51.8 km², with a density of 43 people per km².
Is the population of Dobârlău growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Dobârlău went from 2,196 to 2,208, a change of +0.5%.
Where is Dobârlău?
Dobârlău is in Covasna County. Latitude 45.723, longitude 25.920.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Dobârlău?
In Dobârlău, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.45 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,198 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Dobârlău?
In Dobârlău, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 39 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,641 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Which localities border Dobârlău?
The nearest to Dobârlău are Teliu (5.5 km), Valea Mare (7.9 km), Ozun (7.9 km), Chichiș (9.8 km), Întorsura Buzăului (10 km).