Glodeni (Dâmbovița County): population and statistics
Glodeni has a population of 3,848 (2026) across 30.9 km², or 124 people per km². It ranks 1,135 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −11.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,848 residents
- 30.9 km²
- 124 people/km²
Key points
Among the 89 localities in Dâmbovița County, Glodeni ranks No. 50 by population.
Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.08 km in Glodeni, compared with an average of 4.80 km in Dâmbovița County and 3.48 km nationally.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 20 ‰ in Glodeni, compared with an average of 175 ‰ in Dâmbovița County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Glodeni: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (16 businesses).
Glodeni in numbers
Where is Glodeni?
Population of Glodeni over time
Glodeni had 4,357 residents in 2016 and 3,848 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,135 |
| 2022 | 4,060 |
| 2023 | 3,966 |
| 2024 | 3,934 |
| 2025 | 3,885 |
| 2026 | 3,848 |
Did you know?
- “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,331 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Brănești, 3.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Aninoasa (6,564 residents), 4.9 km away.
All indicators for Glodeni
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 | Glodeni | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.4 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,876 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.9 ‰ | 17.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,900 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) | 11.2 ‰ | 11.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,133 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Glodeni | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.54 km | 5.16 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,393 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.78 ‰ | 2.77 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,864 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,861 | 226,358 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,090 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 483.6 ‰ | 453.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,600 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 41.6 m² | 52.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,581 of 3,163 |
Energy
| Indicator | Glodeni | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.08 km | 4.80 km | 6.17 km | ranked 1,002 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 5 m³ | 19,271 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 996 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Glodeni | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 11.2 ‰ | 40.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,992 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.04 ‰ | 3.13 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,530 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Glodeni | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 20 ‰ | 175 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 3,102 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.8% | 2.1% | 2.3% | ranked 2,620 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Glodeni | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 18.2 m³ | 30.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,905 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Glodeni | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.26 ‰ | 1.25 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,575 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.26 ‰ | 0.42 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,489 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Glodeni | 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) | 2.6 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,202 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Glodeni
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 trade26 · 31.7%
- Transport and storage17 · 20.7%
- Construction9 · 11.0%
- Manufacturing6 · 7.3%
- Information and communication5 · 6.1%
- Accommodation and food services4 · 4.9%
- Finance and insurance3 · 3.7%
- Professional, scientific and technical3 · 3.7%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)16 · 19.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines16 · 19.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)12 · 14.6%
- Specialised construction activities7 · 8.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities6 · 7.3%
- Construction of buildings5 · 6.1%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles5 · 6.1%
- Food and beverage service activities4 · 4.9%
- Computer programming, consultancy and related activities3 · 3.7%
- Information service activities3 · 3.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Glodeni?
Glodeni has 3,848 residents (2026), ranking 1,135 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Glodeni?
Glodeni covers 30.9 km², with a density of 124 people per km².
Is the population of Glodeni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Glodeni went from 4,357 to 3,848, a change of −11.7%.
Where is Glodeni?
Glodeni is in Dâmbovița County. Latitude 45.017, longitude 25.450.
Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Glodeni?
In Glodeni, “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.08 km (2025), ranking 1,002 of 1,006 localities; the national median is 6.17 km.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Glodeni?
In Glodeni, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 20 ‰ (2024), ranking 3,102 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Which localities border Glodeni?
The nearest to Glodeni are Brănești (3.2 km), Aninoasa (4.9 km), Doicești (5.4 km), Șotânga (6.5 km), Pucioasa (6.5 km).