Moreni: population and statistics
Moreni has a population of 18,026 (2026) across 35.1 km², or 514 people per km². It ranks 124 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −12.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 18,026 residents
- 35.1 km²
- 514 people/km²
Key points
Among the 89 localities in Dâmbovița County, Moreni ranks No. 2 by population.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 2.94 ‰ in Moreni, compared with an average of 1.25 ‰ in Dâmbovița County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Moreni: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (233 businesses).
Moreni in numbers
Where is Moreni?
Population of Moreni over time
Moreni had 20,530 residents in 2016 and 18,026 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 19,229 |
| 2022 | 18,948 |
| 2023 | 18,681 |
| 2024 | 18,532 |
| 2025 | 18,213 |
| 2026 | 18,026 |
Did you know?
- “Existing dwellings”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,913 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.7 times the national average.
- The nearest locality is I.L. Caragiale, 5.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Târgoviște (85,122 residents), 16 km away.
All indicators for Moreni
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 | Moreni | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.9 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,068 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.4 ‰ | 17.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,547 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.4 ‰ | 6.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,332 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.1 ‰ | 11.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,544 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Moreni | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.09 km | 5.16 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,431 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.44 ‰ | 2.77 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,266 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 7,903 | 226,358 | 10,177,161 | ranked 126 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 438.4 ‰ | 453.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,179 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 48.9 m² | 52.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,751 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.61 ‰ | 2.09 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 799 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Moreni | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.93 km | 4.80 km | 6.17 km | ranked 752 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 377 m³ | 19,271 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 289 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Moreni | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 35.3 ‰ | 40.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,133 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.55 ‰ | 3.13 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,224 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Moreni | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 141 ‰ | 175 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 646 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.9% | 2.1% | 2.3% | ranked 2,534 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Moreni | 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) | 153 ‰ | 407 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 702 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 | Moreni | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 44.4 m³ | 30.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 532 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.98 km | 2.84 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,095 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Moreni | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 2.94 ‰ | 1.25 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 173 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) | 0.83 ‰ | 0.72 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 389 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Moreni | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 171 ‰ | 142 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 216 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,072 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Moreni
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 trade297 · 21.8%
- Construction134 · 9.8%
- Administrative and support services129 · 9.5%
- Professional, scientific and technical125 · 9.2%
- Manufacturing116 · 8.5%
- Transport and storage115 · 8.4%
- Accommodation and food services93 · 6.8%
- Other service activities89 · 6.5%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)233 · 17.1%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)120 · 8.8%
- Specialised construction activities101 · 7.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines101 · 7.4%
- Construction of buildings98 · 7.2%
- Food and beverage service activities83 · 6.1%
- Office administration and business support activities63 · 4.6%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities59 · 4.3%
- Real estate activities55 · 4.0%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles53 · 3.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Moreni?
Moreni has 18,026 residents (2026), ranking 124 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Moreni?
Moreni covers 35.1 km², with a density of 514 people per km².
Is the population of Moreni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Moreni went from 20,530 to 18,026, a change of −12.2%.
Where is Moreni?
Moreni is in Dâmbovița County. Latitude 44.980, longitude 25.644.
Existing dwellings: what is the figure for Moreni?
In Moreni, “Existing dwellings” stands at 7,903 (2025), ranking 126 of 3,181 localities; the national median is 1,464.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Moreni?
In Moreni, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 2.94 ‰ (2024), ranking 173 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Which localities border Moreni?
The nearest to Moreni are I.L. Caragiale (5.1 km), Iedera (6.3 km), Gura Ocniței (7.6 km), Ocnița (8.2 km), Filipeștii de Pădure (8.6 km).