Ciocănești (Dâmbovița County): population and statistics
Ciocănești has a population of 5,246 (2026) across 46.1 km², or 114 people per km². It ranks 684 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is stable: −0.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,246 residents
- 46.1 km²
- 114 people/km²
Key points
Among the 89 localities in Dâmbovița County, Ciocănești ranks No. 25 by population.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.19 ‰ in Ciocănești, compared with an average of 1.25 ‰ in Dâmbovița County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 27 ‰ in Ciocănești, compared with an average of 175 ‰ in Dâmbovița County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Ciocănești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (78 businesses).
Ciocănești in numbers
Where is Ciocănești?
Population of Ciocănești over time
Ciocănești had 5,256 residents in 2016 and 5,246 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,216 |
| 2022 | 5,174 |
| 2023 | 5,195 |
| 2024 | 5,217 |
| 2025 | 5,225 |
| 2026 | 5,246 |
Did you know?
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,452 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Tărtășești, 3.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Buftea (23,360 residents), 8.6 km away.
All indicators for Ciocănești
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 | Ciocănești | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.7 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 681 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.0 ‰ | 17.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,645 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.8 ‰ | 6.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 773 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.3 ‰ | 11.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,423 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ciocănești | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.43 ‰ | 2.77 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 461 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,122 | 226,358 | 10,177,161 | ranked 851 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 404.5 ‰ | 453.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,616 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 46.9 m² | 52.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,983 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.86 ‰ | 2.09 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 416 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ciocănești | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 30.9 ‰ | 40.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,455 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.91 ‰ | 3.13 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,739 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ciocănești | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 27 ‰ | 175 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,996 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.0% | 2.1% | 2.3% | ranked 2,436 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Ciocănești | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.19 ‰ | 1.25 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,726 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.19 ‰ | 0.42 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,677 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.38 ‰ | 0.72 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,411 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Ciocănești | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 114 ‰ | 142 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 846 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.9 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,697 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Ciocănești
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 trade85 · 18.8%
- Construction51 · 11.3%
- Administrative and support services47 · 10.4%
- Transport and storage41 · 9.1%
- Professional, scientific and technical33 · 7.3%
- Manufacturing32 · 7.1%
- Accommodation and food services31 · 6.9%
- Information and communication31 · 6.9%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)78 · 17.3%
- Specialised construction activities45 · 10.0%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)36 · 8.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines36 · 8.0%
- Construction of buildings33 · 7.3%
- Food and beverage service activities29 · 6.4%
- Office administration and business support activities29 · 6.4%
- Real estate activities27 · 6.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities25 · 5.5%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities24 · 5.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ciocănești?
Ciocănești has 5,246 residents (2026), ranking 684 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Ciocănești?
Ciocănești covers 46.1 km², with a density of 114 people per km².
Is the population of Ciocănești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ciocănești went from 5,256 to 5,246, a change of −0.2%.
Where is Ciocănești?
Ciocănești is in Dâmbovița County. Latitude 44.600, longitude 25.850.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ciocănești?
In Ciocănești, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.19 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,726 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ciocănești?
In Ciocănești, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 27 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,996 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Which localities border Ciocănești?
The nearest to Ciocănești are Tărtășești (3.8 km), Crevedia (6.4 km), Buftea (8.6 km), Cosoba (8.9 km), Brezoaele (9.1 km).