Niculești: population and statistics
Niculești has a population of 4,247 (2026) across 27.7 km², or 153 people per km². It ranks 976 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −1.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,247 residents
- 27.7 km²
- 153 people/km²
Key points
Among the 89 localities in Dâmbovița County, Niculești ranks No. 42 by population.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 5.65 ‰ in Niculești, compared with an average of 3.13 ‰ in Dâmbovița County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 395.3 ‰ in Niculești, compared with an average of 453.0 ‰ in Dâmbovița County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Niculești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (75 businesses).
Niculești in numbers
Where is Niculești?
Population of Niculești over time
Niculești had 4,327 residents in 2016 and 4,247 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,212 |
| 2022 | 4,178 |
| 2023 | 4,178 |
| 2024 | 4,225 |
| 2025 | 4,248 |
| 2026 | 4,247 |
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All indicators for Niculești
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 | Niculești | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.7 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,241 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.2 ‰ | 17.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,819 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.5 ‰ | 6.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,256 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.9 ‰ | 11.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,554 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Niculești | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.51 km | 5.16 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,919 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.77 ‰ | 2.77 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 395 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,679 | 226,358 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,286 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 395.3 ‰ | 453.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,714 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 49.9 m² | 52.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,618 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.65 ‰ | 2.09 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 783 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Niculești | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.69 km | 4.80 km | 6.17 km | ranked 666 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 274 m³ | 19,271 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 500 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Niculești | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 39.6 ‰ | 40.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 873 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 5.65 ‰ | 3.13 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 191 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Niculești | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 39 ‰ | 175 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,641 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.2% | 2.1% | 2.3% | ranked 1,627 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Niculești | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 16.7 m³ | 30.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,015 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.18 km | 2.84 km | 4.05 km | ranked 627 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Niculești | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.47 ‰ | 1.25 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,623 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.47 ‰ | 0.42 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,343 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Niculești | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 120 ‰ | 142 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 704 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.4 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,329 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Niculești
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 trade93 · 22.1%
- Construction60 · 14.3%
- Transport and storage54 · 12.8%
- Administrative and support services50 · 11.9%
- Accommodation and food services30 · 7.1%
- Manufacturing29 · 6.9%
- Real estate23 · 5.5%
- Professional, scientific and technical21 · 5.0%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)75 · 17.8%
- Specialised construction activities55 · 13.1%
- Construction of buildings52 · 12.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)49 · 11.6%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines46 · 10.9%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities31 · 7.4%
- Food and beverage service activities29 · 6.9%
- Civil engineering26 · 6.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities25 · 5.9%
- Real estate activities23 · 5.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Niculești?
Niculești has 4,247 residents (2026), ranking 976 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Niculești?
Niculești covers 27.7 km², with a density of 153 people per km².
Is the population of Niculești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Niculești went from 4,327 to 4,247, a change of −1.8%.
Where is Niculești?
Niculești is in Dâmbovița County. Latitude 44.680, longitude 25.944.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Niculești?
In Niculești, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 5.65 ‰ (2026), ranking 191 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Niculești?
In Niculești, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 395.3 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,714 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Which localities border Niculești?
The nearest to Niculești are Butimanu (3.5 km), Periș (5.4 km), Crevedia (6.8 km), Cojasca (7.6 km), Poienarii Burchii (9.6 km).