Dragodana: population and statistics
Dragodana has a population of 6,450 (2026) across 65.7 km², or 98.2 people per km². It ranks 496 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −3.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 6,450 residents
- 65.7 km²
- 98 people/km²
Key points
Among the 89 localities in Dâmbovița County, Dragodana ranks No. 19 by population.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 1.6 in Dragodana, compared with an average of 2.8 per 10,000 inh. in Dâmbovița County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 383.6 ‰ in Dragodana, compared with an average of 453.0 ‰ in Dâmbovița County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Dragodana: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (130 businesses).
Dragodana in numbers
Where is Dragodana?
Population of Dragodana over time
Dragodana had 6,703 residents in 2016 and 6,450 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,634 |
| 2022 | 6,567 |
| 2023 | 6,553 |
| 2024 | 6,543 |
| 2025 | 6,518 |
| 2026 | 6,450 |
Did you know?
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,197 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Găești (14,040 residents), 3.1 km away.
All indicators for Dragodana
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 | Dragodana | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.2 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,431 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.9 ‰ | 17.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,660 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.8 ‰ | 6.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,599 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.6 ‰ | 11.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,413 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Dragodana | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.02 km | 5.16 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,510 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.24 ‰ | 2.77 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,429 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,474 | 226,358 | 10,177,161 | ranked 644 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 383.6 ‰ | 453.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,817 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 63.8 m² | 52.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 386 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.62 ‰ | 2.09 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,445 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Dragodana | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.59 km | 4.80 km | 6.17 km | ranked 674 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 137 m³ | 19,271 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 791 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Dragodana | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 43.6 ‰ | 40.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 709 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.88 ‰ | 3.13 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 540 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Dragodana | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 147 ‰ | 175 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 604 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.5% | 2.1% | 2.3% | ranked 2,069 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Dragodana | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.2 nights | 1.0 | 0.4 | ranked 741 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 107 ‰ | 407 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 795 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.0 ‰ | 14.3 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,043 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Dragodana | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 22.9 m³ | 30.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,600 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Dragodana | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.31 ‰ | 1.25 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,378 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.31 ‰ | 0.42 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,257 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.31 ‰ | 0.72 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,665 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Dragodana | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 73 ‰ | 142 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,344 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.6 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,871 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Dragodana
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 trade167 · 24.0%
- Transport and storage127 · 18.2%
- Manufacturing62 · 8.9%
- Administrative and support services59 · 8.5%
- Construction55 · 7.9%
- Accommodation and food services42 · 6.0%
- Professional, scientific and technical39 · 5.6%
- Other service activities33 · 4.7%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)130 · 18.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines117 · 16.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)99 · 14.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities64 · 9.2%
- Specialised construction activities49 · 7.0%
- Food and beverage service activities40 · 5.7%
- Construction of buildings39 · 5.6%
- Civil engineering30 · 4.3%
- Rental and leasing activities28 · 4.0%
- Postal and courier activities25 · 3.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Dragodana?
Dragodana has 6,450 residents (2026), ranking 496 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Dragodana?
Dragodana covers 65.7 km², with a density of 98 people per km².
Is the population of Dragodana growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Dragodana went from 6,703 to 6,450, a change of −3.8%.
Where is Dragodana?
Dragodana is in Dâmbovița County. Latitude 44.733, longitude 25.350.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Dragodana?
In Dragodana, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.6 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 2,871 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Dragodana?
In Dragodana, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 383.6 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,817 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Which localities border Dragodana?
The nearest to Dragodana are Găești (3.1 km), Gura Foii (5.6 km), Mătăsaru (5.6 km), Mogoșani (6.8 km), Crângurile (7.2 km).