Raciu (Dâmbovița County): population and statistics
Raciu has a population of 3,110 (2026) across 24.9 km², or 125 people per km². It ranks 1,503 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −5.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,110 residents
- 24.9 km²
- 125 people/km²
Key points
Among the 89 localities in Dâmbovița County, Raciu ranks No. 63 by population.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 3.2 ‰ in Raciu, compared with an average of 6.5 ‰ in Dâmbovița County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 60 ‰ in Raciu, compared with an average of 142 ‰ in Dâmbovița County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Raciu: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (27 businesses).
Raciu in numbers
Where is Raciu?
Population of Raciu over time
Raciu had 3,273 residents in 2016 and 3,110 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,189 |
| 2022 | 3,158 |
| 2023 | 3,149 |
| 2024 | 3,139 |
| 2025 | 3,141 |
| 2026 | 3,110 |
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All indicators for Raciu
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 | Raciu | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.8 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,089 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.1 ‰ | 17.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,846 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.2 ‰ | 6.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 3,020 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.9 ‰ | 11.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,919 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Raciu | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.66 km | 5.16 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,109 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.89 ‰ | 2.77 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 598 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,323 | 226,358 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,835 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 425.4 ‰ | 453.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,349 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 50.6 m² | 52.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,538 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.25 ‰ | 2.09 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 563 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Raciu | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 22.5 ‰ | 40.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,194 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.61 ‰ | 3.13 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,037 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Raciu | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 53 ‰ | 175 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,111 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.0% | 2.1% | 2.3% | ranked 2,436 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Raciu | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 24.1 m³ | 30.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,513 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.92 km | 2.84 km | 4.05 km | ranked 876 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Raciu | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.32 ‰ | 1.25 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,339 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.32 ‰ | 0.42 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,210 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Raciu | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 60 ‰ | 142 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,753 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,781 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Raciu
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 trade40 · 26.0%
- Transport and storage29 · 18.8%
- Administrative and support services17 · 11.0%
- Other service activities10 · 6.5%
- Manufacturing9 · 5.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical8 · 5.2%
- Construction7 · 4.5%
- Accommodation and food services6 · 3.9%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)27 · 17.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines27 · 17.5%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)23 · 14.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities16 · 10.4%
- Postal and courier activities8 · 5.2%
- Office administration and business support activities8 · 5.2%
- Head offices and management consultancy6 · 3.9%
- Other personal service activities6 · 3.9%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services5 · 3.2%
- Construction of buildings5 · 3.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Raciu?
Raciu has 3,110 residents (2026), ranking 1,503 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Raciu?
Raciu covers 24.9 km², with a density of 125 people per km².
Is the population of Raciu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Raciu went from 3,273 to 3,110, a change of −5.0%.
Where is Raciu?
Raciu is in Dâmbovița County. Latitude 44.813, longitude 25.455.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Raciu?
In Raciu, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 3.2 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,020 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Raciu?
In Raciu, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 60 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,753 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Which localities border Raciu?
The nearest to Raciu are Perșinari (3.7 km), Lucieni (4.1 km), Văcărești (4.7 km), Ulmi (8.0 km), Nucet (8.4 km).