Dărmănești (Dâmbovița County): population and statistics
Dărmănești has a population of 4,551 (2026) across 30.3 km², or 150 people per km². It ranks 880 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −7.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,551 residents
- 30.3 km²
- 150 people/km²
Key points
Among the 89 localities in Dâmbovița County, Dărmănești ranks No. 39 by population.
Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants: 0 ‰ in Dărmănești, compared with an average of 407 ‰ in Dâmbovița County and 930 ‰ nationally.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 2.2 in Dărmănești, compared with an average of 2.8 per 10,000 inh. in Dâmbovița County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Dărmănești: the most common activity among active businesses is Specialised construction activities (50 businesses).
Dărmănești in numbers
Where is Dărmănești?
Population of Dărmănești over time
Dărmănești had 4,892 residents in 2016 and 4,551 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,658 |
| 2022 | 4,650 |
| 2023 | 4,619 |
| 2024 | 4,638 |
| 2025 | 4,585 |
| 2026 | 4,551 |
Did you know?
- “Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,242 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Vlădeni, 6.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Filipeștii de Târg (8,174 residents), 7.6 km away.
All indicators for Dărmănești
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 | Dărmănești | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.0 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,256 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.8 ‰ | 17.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,936 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.3 ‰ | 6.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,347 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.0 ‰ | 11.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,570 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Dărmănești | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.25 km | 5.16 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,463 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.08 ‰ | 2.77 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 531 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,177 | 226,358 | 10,177,161 | ranked 811 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 478.4 ‰ | 453.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,667 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 49.9 m² | 52.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,618 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.20 ‰ | 2.09 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 580 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Dărmănești | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.54 km | 4.80 km | 6.17 km | ranked 356 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 323 m³ | 19,271 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 391 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Dărmănești | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 30.5 ‰ | 40.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,486 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.86 ‰ | 3.13 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,006 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Dărmănești | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 59 ‰ | 175 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,910 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.6% | 2.1% | 2.3% | ranked 2,001 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Dărmănești | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.0 nights | 1.0 | 0.4 | ranked 1,070 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0 ‰ | 407 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 1,230 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.2 ‰ | 14.3 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,279 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Dărmănești | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 25.9 m³ | 30.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,409 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.15 km | 2.84 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,294 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Dărmănești | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.44 ‰ | 1.25 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,774 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.44 ‰ | 0.42 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,536 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.44 ‰ | 0.72 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,209 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Dărmănești | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 96 ‰ | 142 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,393 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.2 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,489 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Dărmănești
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 trade70 · 20.8%
- Construction58 · 17.3%
- Transport and storage47 · 14.0%
- Administrative and support services31 · 9.2%
- Manufacturing23 · 6.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical22 · 6.5%
- Accommodation and food services15 · 4.5%
- Real estate14 · 4.2%
Most common activities
- Specialised construction activities50 · 14.9%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)50 · 14.9%
- Construction of buildings49 · 14.6%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines46 · 13.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)45 · 13.4%
- Civil engineering24 · 7.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities24 · 7.1%
- Food and beverage service activities15 · 4.5%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities15 · 4.5%
- Real estate activities14 · 4.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Dărmănești?
Dărmănești has 4,551 residents (2026), ranking 880 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Dărmănești?
Dărmănești covers 30.3 km², with a density of 150 people per km².
Is the population of Dărmănești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Dărmănești went from 4,892 to 4,551, a change of −7.0%.
Where is Dărmănești?
Dărmănești is in Dâmbovița County. Latitude 44.915, longitude 25.772.
Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Dărmănești?
In Dărmănești, “Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0 ‰ (2025), ranking 1,230 of 1,250 localities; the national median is 200 ‰.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Dărmănești?
In Dărmănești, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 2.2 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 2,489 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Which localities border Dărmănești?
The nearest to Dărmănești are Vlădeni (6.7 km), Filipeștii de Târg (7.6 km), Mănești (8.2 km), I.L. Caragiale (8.2 km), Ariceștii Rahtivani (9.0 km).