Cândești (Dâmbovița County): population and statistics
Cândești has a population of 2,505 (2026) across 52.3 km², or 47.9 people per km². It ranks 1,917 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −10.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,505 residents
- 52.3 km²
- 48 people/km²
Key points
Among the 89 localities in Dâmbovița County, Cândești ranks No. 73 by population.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 730.9 ‰ in Cândești, compared with an average of 453.0 ‰ in Dâmbovița County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 29 ‰ in Cândești, compared with an average of 175 ‰ in Dâmbovița County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Cândești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (22 businesses).
Cândești in numbers
Where is Cândești?
Population of Cândești over time
Cândești had 2,803 residents in 2016 and 2,505 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,651 |
| 2022 | 2,601 |
| 2023 | 2,571 |
| 2024 | 2,541 |
| 2025 | 2,536 |
| 2026 | 2,505 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,325 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Voinești (5,704 residents), 2.3 km away.
All indicators for Cândești
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 | Cândești | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.2 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,614 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.8 ‰ | 17.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,679 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.8 ‰ | 6.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,589 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.4 ‰ | 11.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 776 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Cândești | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.34 km | 5.16 km | 7.67 km | ranked 847 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.60 ‰ | 2.77 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,186 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,831 | 226,358 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,110 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 730.9 ‰ | 453.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 203 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 52.7 m² | 52.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,282 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.40 ‰ | 2.09 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,664 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Cândești | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 23.2 ‰ | 40.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,137 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.59 ‰ | 3.13 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 646 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Cândești | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 29 ‰ | 175 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,958 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.6% | 2.1% | 2.3% | ranked 2,803 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Cândești | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 26.3 m³ | 30.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,380 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Cândești | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.40 ‰ | 1.25 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,963 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.40 ‰ | 0.42 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,772 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Cândești | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 68 ‰ | 142 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,530 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.0 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,308 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Cândești
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 trade25 · 19.8%
- Transport and storage14 · 11.1%
- Construction13 · 10.3%
- Accommodation and food services13 · 10.3%
- Information and communication13 · 10.3%
- Administrative and support services10 · 7.9%
- Manufacturing9 · 7.1%
- Other service activities6 · 4.8%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)22 · 17.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)14 · 11.1%
- Specialised construction activities11 · 8.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines11 · 8.7%
- Telecommunications11 · 8.7%
- Food and beverage service activities9 · 7.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities7 · 5.6%
- Office administration and business support activities7 · 5.6%
- Construction of buildings6 · 4.8%
- Manufacture of food products5 · 4.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Cândești?
Cândești has 2,505 residents (2026), ranking 1,917 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Cândești?
Cândești covers 52.3 km², with a density of 48 people per km².
Is the population of Cândești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Cândești went from 2,803 to 2,505, a change of −10.6%.
Where is Cândești?
Cândești is in Dâmbovița County. Latitude 45.083, longitude 25.217.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Cândești?
In Cândești, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 730.9 ‰ (2025), ranking 203 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Cândești?
In Cândești, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 29 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,958 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Which localities border Cândești?
The nearest to Cândești are Voinești (2.3 km), Pietrari (6.2 km), Malu cu Flori (7.6 km), Bărbulețu (8.6 km), Hârtiești (8.6 km).