Odobești (Dâmbovița County): population and statistics
Odobești has a population of 5,005 (2026) across 39.5 km², or 127 people per km². It ranks 753 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −2.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,005 residents
- 39.5 km²
- 127 people/km²
Key points
Among the 89 localities in Dâmbovița County, Odobești ranks No. 33 by population.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 1.2 m³ in Odobești, compared with an average of 30.2 m³ in Dâmbovița County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 5.79 ‰ in Odobești, compared with an average of 3.13 ‰ in Dâmbovița County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
Odobești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (70 businesses).
Odobești in numbers
Where is Odobești?
Population of Odobești over time
Odobești had 5,110 residents in 2016 and 5,005 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,014 |
| 2022 | 4,992 |
| 2023 | 5,009 |
| 2024 | 5,017 |
| 2025 | 5,002 |
| 2026 | 5,005 |
Did you know?
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,535 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Titu (9,768 residents), 5.1 km away.
All indicators for Odobești
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 | Odobești | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.2 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,531 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.8 ‰ | 17.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,201 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.8 ‰ | 6.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 513 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.8 ‰ | 11.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,110 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Odobești | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.56 km | 5.16 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,329 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.20 ‰ | 2.77 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 502 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,180 | 226,358 | 10,177,161 | ranked 810 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 435.6 ‰ | 453.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,211 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 47.5 m² | 52.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,909 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.00 ‰ | 2.09 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 639 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Odobești | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 37.0 ‰ | 40.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,003 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 5.79 ‰ | 3.13 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 178 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Odobești | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 60 ‰ | 175 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,886 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.5% | 2.1% | 2.3% | ranked 1,062 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Odobești | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 1.2 m³ | 30.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,628 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.26 km | 2.84 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,272 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Odobești | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.40 ‰ | 1.25 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,963 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.40 ‰ | 0.42 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,772 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.60 ‰ | 0.72 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 755 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Odobești | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 119 ‰ | 142 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 729 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.0 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,630 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Odobești
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 trade91 · 19.7%
- Construction76 · 16.4%
- Transport and storage55 · 11.9%
- Administrative and support services44 · 9.5%
- Manufacturing38 · 8.2%
- Accommodation and food services31 · 6.7%
- Other service activities29 · 6.3%
- Professional, scientific and technical23 · 5.0%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)70 · 15.1%
- Specialised construction activities67 · 14.5%
- Construction of buildings61 · 13.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)54 · 11.7%
- Civil engineering48 · 10.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines47 · 10.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities34 · 7.3%
- Food and beverage service activities30 · 6.5%
- Office administration and business support activities25 · 5.4%
- Rental and leasing activities21 · 4.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Odobești?
Odobești has 5,005 residents (2026), ranking 753 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Odobești?
Odobești covers 39.5 km², with a density of 127 people per km².
Is the population of Odobești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Odobești went from 5,110 to 5,005, a change of −2.1%.
Where is Odobești?
Odobești is in Dâmbovița County. Latitude 44.617, longitude 25.567.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Odobești?
In Odobești, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 1.2 m³ (2025), ranking 2,628 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Odobești?
In Odobești, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 5.79 ‰ (2026), ranking 178 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
Which localities border Odobești?
The nearest to Odobești are Titu (5.1 km), Lungulețu (6.6 km), Braniștea (7.5 km), Potlogi (7.5 km), Costeștii din Vale (7.6 km).