Dobra (Dâmbovița County): population and statistics
Dobra has a population of 3,381 (2026) across 47.8 km², or 70.7 people per km². It ranks 1,350 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −6.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,381 residents
- 47.8 km²
- 71 people/km²
Key points
Among the 89 localities in Dâmbovița County, Dobra ranks No. 58 by population.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 28 ‰ in Dobra, compared with an average of 175 ‰ in Dâmbovița County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.59 ‰ in Dobra, compared with an average of 3.13 ‰ in Dâmbovița County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
Dobra: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (27 businesses).
Dobra in numbers
Where is Dobra?
Population of Dobra over time
Dobra had 3,632 residents in 2016 and 3,381 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,493 |
| 2022 | 3,446 |
| 2023 | 3,436 |
| 2024 | 3,422 |
| 2025 | 3,406 |
| 2026 | 3,381 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Dâmbovița County for “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,700 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Cornățelu, 4.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Băleni (8,574 residents), 5.5 km away.
All indicators for Dobra
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 | Dobra | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.9 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,048 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.9 ‰ | 17.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,144 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.0 ‰ | 6.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,051 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.3 ‰ | 11.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 796 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Dobra | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.29 km | 5.16 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,978 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.25 ‰ | 2.77 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 492 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,536 | 226,358 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,470 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 454.3 ‰ | 453.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,969 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 52.9 m² | 52.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,261 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.96 ‰ | 2.09 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 399 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Dobra | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 20.4 ‰ | 40.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,391 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.59 ‰ | 3.13 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,856 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Dobra | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 28 ‰ | 175 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,979 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 4.4% | 2.1% | 2.3% | ranked 813 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Dobra | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 23.1 m³ | 30.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,585 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.72 km | 2.84 km | 4.05 km | ranked 330 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Dobra | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.30 ‰ | 1.25 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,423 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.30 ‰ | 0.42 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,311 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Dobra | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 75 ‰ | 142 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,249 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.0 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,916 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Dobra
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 trade38 · 22.1%
- Transport and storage22 · 12.8%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing20 · 11.6%
- Manufacturing19 · 11.0%
- Construction16 · 9.3%
- Administrative and support services12 · 7.0%
- Professional, scientific and technical10 · 5.8%
- Accommodation and food services5 · 2.9%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)27 · 15.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)24 · 14.0%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services19 · 11.0%
- Specialised construction activities14 · 8.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines14 · 8.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities13 · 7.6%
- Construction of buildings11 · 6.4%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles7 · 4.1%
- Manufacture of food products6 · 3.5%
- Rental and leasing activities6 · 3.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Dobra?
Dobra has 3,381 residents (2026), ranking 1,350 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Dobra?
Dobra covers 47.8 km², with a density of 71 people per km².
Is the population of Dobra growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Dobra went from 3,632 to 3,381, a change of −6.9%.
Where is Dobra?
Dobra is in Dâmbovița County. Latitude 44.783, longitude 25.700.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Dobra?
In Dobra, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 28 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,979 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Dobra?
In Dobra, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.59 ‰ (2026), ranking 2,856 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
Which localities border Dobra?
The nearest to Dobra are Cornățelu (4.5 km), Băleni (5.5 km), Finta (7.5 km), Bilciurești (9.7 km), Vlădeni (10.0 km).