Cobia: population and statistics
Cobia has a population of 2,815 (2026) across 52.6 km², or 53.5 people per km². It ranks 1,710 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −8.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,815 residents
- 52.6 km²
- 54 people/km²
Key points
Among the 89 localities in Dâmbovița County, Cobia ranks No. 68 by population.
Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants: 2.1 ‰ in Cobia, compared with an average of 14.3 ‰ in Dâmbovița County and 29.5 ‰ nationally.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 4.3 ‰ in Cobia, compared with an average of 6.5 ‰ in Dâmbovița County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Cobia: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (33 businesses).
Cobia in numbers
Where is Cobia?
Population of Cobia over time
Cobia had 3,061 residents in 2016 and 2,815 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,919 |
| 2022 | 2,887 |
| 2023 | 2,836 |
| 2024 | 2,834 |
| 2025 | 2,837 |
| 2026 | 2,815 |
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All indicators for Cobia
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 | Cobia | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.1 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,236 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) | 4.3 ‰ | 6.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,767 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.1 ‰ | 11.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,544 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Cobia | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.93 km | 5.16 km | 7.67 km | ranked 530 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.13 ‰ | 2.77 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 897 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,282 | 226,358 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,919 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 455.4 ‰ | 453.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,950 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 46.4 m² | 52.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,046 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.42 ‰ | 2.09 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 887 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Cobia | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.69 km | 4.80 km | 6.17 km | ranked 776 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 138 m³ | 19,271 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 789 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Cobia | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 25.2 ‰ | 40.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,951 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.78 ‰ | 3.13 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,872 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Cobia | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 66 ‰ | 175 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,697 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.1% | 2.1% | 2.3% | ranked 2,352 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Cobia | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.3 nights | 1.0 | 0.4 | ranked 658 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 77 ‰ | 407 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 869 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.1 ‰ | 14.3 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,287 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Cobia | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 28.4 m³ | 30.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,240 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Cobia | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.71 ‰ | 1.25 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 860 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.71 ‰ | 0.42 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 451 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.71 ‰ | 0.72 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 539 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Cobia | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 63 ‰ | 142 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,674 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,518 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Cobia
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 · 24.6%
- Transport and storage35 · 20.0%
- Manufacturing17 · 9.7%
- Construction17 · 9.7%
- Administrative and support services16 · 9.1%
- Other service activities11 · 6.3%
- Real estate8 · 4.6%
- Professional, scientific and technical8 · 4.6%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)33 · 18.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines33 · 18.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)24 · 13.7%
- Warehousing and transport support activities17 · 9.7%
- Construction of buildings14 · 8.0%
- Specialised construction activities14 · 8.0%
- Civil engineering10 · 5.7%
- Repair of computers and personal and household goods9 · 5.1%
- Real estate activities8 · 4.6%
- Rental and leasing activities8 · 4.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Cobia?
Cobia has 2,815 residents (2026), ranking 1,710 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Cobia?
Cobia covers 52.6 km², with a density of 54 people per km².
Is the population of Cobia growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Cobia went from 3,061 to 2,815, a change of −8.0%.
Where is Cobia?
Cobia is in Dâmbovița County. Latitude 44.815, longitude 25.341.
Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Cobia?
In Cobia, “Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 2.1 ‰ (2025), ranking 1,287 of 1,362 localities; the national median is 11.8 ‰.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Cobia?
In Cobia, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 4.3 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,767 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Which localities border Cobia?
The nearest to Cobia are Hulubești (6.7 km), Valea Mare (7.4 km), Crângurile (8.5 km), Gura Foii (8.6 km), Raciu (9.0 km).