Moțăieni: population and statistics
Moțăieni has a population of 1,883 (2026) across 11.8 km², or 160 people per km². It ranks 2,434 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −10.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,883 residents
- 11.8 km²
- 160 people/km²
Key points
Among the 89 localities in Dâmbovița County, Moțăieni ranks No. 84 by population.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 11 ‰ in Moțăieni, compared with an average of 142 ‰ in Dâmbovița County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants: 12.32 km in Moțăieni, compared with an average of 4.80 km in Dâmbovița County and 3.48 km nationally.
Moțăieni: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (29 businesses).
Moțăieni in numbers
Where is Moțăieni?
Population of Moțăieni over time
Moțăieni had 2,092 residents in 2016 and 1,883 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,963 |
| 2022 | 1,935 |
| 2023 | 1,920 |
| 2024 | 1,904 |
| 2025 | 1,896 |
| 2026 | 1,883 |
Did you know?
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,650 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Fieni (6,879 residents), 2.5 km away.
All indicators for Moțăieni
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 | Moțăieni | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.2 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 871 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.8 ‰ | 17.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 590 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.8 ‰ | 6.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,133 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.2 ‰ | 11.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,812 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Moțăieni | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.26 km | 5.16 km | 7.67 km | ranked 718 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.06 ‰ | 2.77 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,573 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,083 | 226,358 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,289 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 575.1 ‰ | 453.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 743 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 47.3 m² | 52.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,936 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.59 ‰ | 2.09 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 807 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Moțăieni | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.32 km | 4.80 km | 6.17 km | ranked 112 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 256 m³ | 19,271 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 539 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Moțăieni | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 35.1 ‰ | 40.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,145 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.19 ‰ | 3.13 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 820 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Moțăieni | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 45 ‰ | 175 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,407 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.8% | 2.1% | 2.3% | ranked 1,317 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Moțăieni | 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) | 126 ‰ | 407 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 746 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.2 ‰ | 14.3 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,197 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Moțăieni | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 30.8 m³ | 30.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,100 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Moțăieni | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.53 ‰ | 1.25 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,373 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.53 ‰ | 0.42 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,016 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.53 ‰ | 0.72 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 919 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Moțăieni | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11 ‰ | 142 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 3,158 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.3 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 749 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Moțăieni
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 trade41 · 21.4%
- Administrative and support services23 · 12.0%
- Transport and storage21 · 10.9%
- Professional, scientific and technical20 · 10.4%
- Construction16 · 8.3%
- Manufacturing15 · 7.8%
- Accommodation and food services12 · 6.2%
- Information and communication8 · 4.2%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)29 · 15.1%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)29 · 15.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines19 · 9.9%
- Specialised construction activities15 · 7.8%
- Rental and leasing activities12 · 6.2%
- Construction of buildings10 · 5.2%
- Office administration and business support activities10 · 5.2%
- Head offices and management consultancy9 · 4.7%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities9 · 4.7%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles8 · 4.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Moțăieni?
Moțăieni has 1,883 residents (2026), ranking 2,434 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Moțăieni?
Moțăieni covers 11.8 km², with a density of 160 people per km².
Is the population of Moțăieni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Moțăieni went from 2,092 to 1,883, a change of −10.0%.
Where is Moțăieni?
Moțăieni is in Dâmbovița County. Latitude 45.100, longitude 25.417.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Moțăieni?
In Moțăieni, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 11 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,158 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Moțăieni?
In Moțăieni, “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 12.32 km (2025), ranking 112 of 1,006 localities; the national median is 6.17 km.
Which localities border Moțăieni?
The nearest to Moțăieni are Fieni (2.5 km), Pucioasa (3.2 km), Vulcana-Băi (4.1 km), Buciumeni (6.1 km), Brănești (7.4 km).