Mănești (Dâmbovița County): population and statistics
Mănești has a population of 5,458 (2026) across 37.8 km², or 144 people per km². It ranks 647 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +4.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,458 residents
- 37.8 km²
- 144 people/km²
Key points
Among the 89 localities in Dâmbovița County, Mănești ranks No. 23 by population.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 21 ‰ in Mănești, compared with an average of 175 ‰ in Dâmbovița County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 359.3 ‰ in Mănești, compared with an average of 453.0 ‰ in Dâmbovița County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Mănești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (44 businesses).
Mănești in numbers
Where is Mănești?
Population of Mănești over time
Mănești had 5,219 residents in 2016 and 5,458 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,382 |
| 2022 | 5,399 |
| 2023 | 5,401 |
| 2024 | 5,417 |
| 2025 | 5,477 |
| 2026 | 5,458 |
Did you know?
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,297 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Tătărani, 3.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Dragomirești (8,820 residents), 6.8 km away.
All indicators for Mănești
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 | Mănești | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.9 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,803 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.2 ‰ | 17.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,099 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.2 ‰ | 6.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 251 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.3 ‰ | 11.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,423 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Mănești | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.59 km | 5.16 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,326 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.66 ‰ | 2.77 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 420 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,961 | 226,358 | 10,177,161 | ranked 997 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 359.3 ‰ | 453.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,967 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 48.8 m² | 52.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,758 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.02 ‰ | 2.09 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 631 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Mănești | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.54 km | 4.80 km | 6.17 km | ranked 680 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 79 m³ | 19,271 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 904 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Mănești | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 18.0 ‰ | 40.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,597 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.48 ‰ | 3.13 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 681 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Mănești | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 21 ‰ | 175 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 3,092 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 4.0% | 2.1% | 2.3% | ranked 923 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Mănești | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 22.0 m³ | 30.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,657 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Mănești | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.37 ‰ | 1.25 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,103 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.37 ‰ | 0.42 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,942 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.18 ‰ | 0.72 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 2,034 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Mănești | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 100 ‰ | 142 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,272 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.8 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,760 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Mănești
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 trade60 · 22.3%
- Transport and storage30 · 11.2%
- Administrative and support services30 · 11.2%
- Manufacturing29 · 10.8%
- Construction23 · 8.6%
- Professional, scientific and technical22 · 8.2%
- Other service activities17 · 6.3%
- Accommodation and food services13 · 4.8%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)44 · 16.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)35 · 13.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines25 · 9.3%
- Specialised construction activities22 · 8.2%
- Construction of buildings20 · 7.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities17 · 6.3%
- Rental and leasing activities15 · 5.6%
- Office administration and business support activities14 · 5.2%
- Food and beverage service activities12 · 4.5%
- Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing12 · 4.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Mănești?
Mănești has 5,458 residents (2026), ranking 647 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Mănești?
Mănești covers 37.8 km², with a density of 144 people per km².
Is the population of Mănești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Mănești went from 5,219 to 5,458, a change of +4.6%.
Where is Mănești?
Mănești is in Dâmbovița County. Latitude 44.967, longitude 25.283.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Mănești?
In Mănești, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 21 ‰ (2024), ranking 3,092 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Mănești?
In Mănești, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 359.3 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,967 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Which localities border Mănești?
The nearest to Mănești are Tătărani (3.9 km), Dragomirești (6.8 km), Șotânga (8.4 km), Doicești (9.4 km), Vulcana-Pandele (10 km).