Poiana (Dâmbovița County): population and statistics
Poiana has a population of 3,343 (2026) across 27.2 km², or 123 people per km². It ranks 1,369 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −7.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,343 residents
- 27.2 km²
- 123 people/km²
Key points
Among the 89 localities in Dâmbovița County, Poiana ranks No. 60 by population.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 16 ‰ in Poiana, compared with an average of 175 ‰ in Dâmbovița County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.30 ‰ in Poiana, compared with an average of 1.25 ‰ in Dâmbovița County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Poiana: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (40 businesses).
Poiana in numbers
Where is Poiana?
Population of Poiana over time
Poiana had 3,609 residents in 2016 and 3,343 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,468 |
| 2022 | 3,418 |
| 2023 | 3,379 |
| 2024 | 3,354 |
| 2025 | 3,348 |
| 2026 | 3,343 |
Did you know?
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,804 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Slobozia Moară, 5.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Florești-Stoenești (8,347 residents), 5.2 km away.
All indicators for Poiana
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 | Poiana | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.1 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,356 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.8 ‰ | 17.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,462 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.2 ‰ | 6.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,399 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.2 ‰ | 11.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,514 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Poiana | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.77 km | 5.16 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,838 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.20 ‰ | 2.77 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,465 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,511 | 226,358 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,519 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 452.0 ‰ | 453.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,994 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 52.4 m² | 52.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,322 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.69 ‰ | 2.09 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 449 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Poiana | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 29.9 ‰ | 40.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,539 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.89 ‰ | 3.13 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 535 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Poiana | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 16 ‰ | 175 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 3,129 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.9% | 2.1% | 2.3% | ranked 948 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Poiana | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 18.2 m³ | 30.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,905 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.04 km | 2.84 km | 4.05 km | ranked 504 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Poiana | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.30 ‰ | 1.25 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,423 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.30 ‰ | 0.42 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,311 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.30 ‰ | 0.72 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,696 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Poiana | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 116 ‰ | 142 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 801 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.0 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,916 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Poiana
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 trade48 · 21.3%
- Construction30 · 13.3%
- Transport and storage29 · 12.9%
- Administrative and support services21 · 9.3%
- Real estate15 · 6.7%
- Professional, scientific and technical15 · 6.7%
- Other service activities15 · 6.7%
- Manufacturing13 · 5.8%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)40 · 17.8%
- Construction of buildings25 · 11.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines25 · 11.1%
- Specialised construction activities24 · 10.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)23 · 10.2%
- Real estate activities15 · 6.7%
- Civil engineering13 · 5.8%
- Food and beverage service activities13 · 5.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities12 · 5.3%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities11 · 4.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Poiana?
Poiana has 3,343 residents (2026), ranking 1,369 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Poiana?
Poiana covers 27.2 km², with a density of 123 people per km².
Is the population of Poiana growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Poiana went from 3,609 to 3,343, a change of −7.4%.
Where is Poiana?
Poiana is in Dâmbovița County. Latitude 44.561, longitude 25.680.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Poiana?
In Poiana, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 16 ‰ (2024), ranking 3,129 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Poiana?
In Poiana, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.30 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,423 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Which localities border Poiana?
The nearest to Poiana are Slobozia Moară (5.0 km), Florești-Stoenești (5.2 km), Brezoaele (5.2 km), Găiseni (6.5 km), Lungulețu (6.6 km).