Potlogi: population and statistics
Potlogi has a population of 9,422 (2026) across 51.9 km², or 182 people per km². It ranks 292 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +4.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 9,422 residents
- 51.9 km²
- 182 people/km²
Key points
Among the 89 localities in Dâmbovița County, Potlogi ranks No. 7 by population.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 1.2 m³ in Potlogi, compared with an average of 30.2 m³ in Dâmbovița County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 14.5 ‰ in Potlogi, compared with an average of 6.5 ‰ in Dâmbovița County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Potlogi: the most common activity among active businesses is Construction of buildings (121 businesses).
Potlogi in numbers
Where is Potlogi?
Population of Potlogi over time
Potlogi had 8,993 residents in 2016 and 9,422 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 9,157 |
| 2022 | 9,187 |
| 2023 | 9,277 |
| 2024 | 9,355 |
| 2025 | 9,373 |
| 2026 | 9,422 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Dâmbovița County for “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,268 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.0 times the national average.
- The nearest locality is Găiseni, 5.7 km away.
All indicators for Potlogi
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 | Potlogi | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.8 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,292 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.1 ‰ | 17.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,631 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.5 ‰ | 6.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 67 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.4 ‰ | 11.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,396 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Potlogi | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.93 km | 5.16 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,616 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.09 ‰ | 2.77 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 242 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 3,149 | 226,358 | 10,177,161 | ranked 415 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 334.2 ‰ | 453.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 3,076 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 56.4 m² | 52.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 913 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.65 ‰ | 2.09 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 460 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Potlogi | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.92 km | 4.80 km | 6.17 km | ranked 637 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 268 m³ | 19,271 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 516 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Potlogi | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 32.4 ‰ | 40.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,358 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.59 ‰ | 3.13 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,059 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Potlogi | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 34 ‰ | 175 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,811 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 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Potlogi | 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) | 93 ‰ | 407 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 827 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.0 ‰ | 14.3 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 710 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Potlogi | 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) | 1.21 km | 2.84 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,508 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Potlogi | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.21 ‰ | 1.25 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,689 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.21 ‰ | 0.42 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,629 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.42 ‰ | 0.72 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,271 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Potlogi | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 152 ‰ | 142 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 325 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.1 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,558 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Potlogi
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
- Construction132 · 19.8%
- Wholesale and retail trade127 · 19.1%
- Administrative and support services59 · 8.9%
- Transport and storage54 · 8.1%
- Accommodation and food services54 · 8.1%
- Manufacturing47 · 7.1%
- Professional, scientific and technical39 · 5.9%
- Real estate32 · 4.8%
Most common activities
- Construction of buildings121 · 18.2%
- Specialised construction activities112 · 16.8%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)105 · 15.8%
- Civil engineering61 · 9.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)52 · 7.8%
- Food and beverage service activities52 · 7.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines46 · 6.9%
- Real estate activities32 · 4.8%
- Office administration and business support activities30 · 4.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities29 · 4.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Potlogi?
Potlogi has 9,422 residents (2026), ranking 292 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Potlogi?
Potlogi covers 51.9 km², with a density of 182 people per km².
Is the population of Potlogi growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Potlogi went from 8,993 to 9,422, a change of +4.8%.
Where is Potlogi?
Potlogi is in Dâmbovița County. Latitude 44.550, longitude 25.583.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Potlogi?
In Potlogi, “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.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Potlogi?
In Potlogi, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 14.5 ‰ (2025), ranking 67 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Which localities border Potlogi?
The nearest to Potlogi are Găiseni (5.7 km), Corbii Mari (6.6 km), Vânătorii Mici (6.7 km), Odobești (7.5 km), Poiana (7.8 km).