Răscăeți: population and statistics
Răscăeți has a population of 2,137 (2026) across 36.1 km², or 59.2 people per km². It ranks 2,225 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −5.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,137 residents
- 36.1 km²
- 59 people/km²
Key points
Among the 89 localities in Dâmbovița County, Răscăeți ranks No. 77 by population.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 20 ‰ in Răscăeți, compared with an average of 175 ‰ in Dâmbovița County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 13.6 ‰ in Răscăeți, compared with an average of 6.5 ‰ in Dâmbovița County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Răscăeți: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (25 businesses).
Răscăeți in numbers
Where is Răscăeți?
Population of Răscăeți over time
Răscăeți had 2,260 residents in 2016 and 2,137 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,162 |
| 2022 | 2,170 |
| 2023 | 2,168 |
| 2024 | 2,147 |
| 2025 | 2,143 |
| 2026 | 2,137 |
Did you know?
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,059 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Vișina (3,744 residents), 6.4 km away.
All indicators for Răscăeți
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 | Răscăeți | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.8 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,818 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.2 ‰ | 17.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,777 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.6 ‰ | 6.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 97 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.4 ‰ | 11.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 964 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Răscăeți | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.78 km | 5.16 km | 7.67 km | ranked 942 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.40 ‰ | 2.77 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,300 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 945 | 226,358 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,542 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 442.2 ‰ | 453.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,120 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 43.1 m² | 52.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,427 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.34 ‰ | 2.09 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 536 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Răscăeți | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 27.1 ‰ | 40.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,776 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.28 ‰ | 3.13 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 773 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Răscăeți | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 20 ‰ | 175 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 3,102 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.5% | 2.1% | 2.3% | ranked 2,890 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Răscăeți | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 14.5 m³ | 30.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,146 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.79 km | 2.84 km | 4.05 km | ranked 415 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Răscăeți | 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 | Răscăeți | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 100 ‰ | 142 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,272 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.7 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 966 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Răscăeți
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 trade31 · 19.1%
- Transport and storage27 · 16.7%
- Administrative and support services14 · 8.6%
- Other service activities14 · 8.6%
- Construction13 · 8.0%
- Professional, scientific and technical12 · 7.4%
- Manufacturing11 · 6.8%
- Accommodation and food services10 · 6.2%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)25 · 15.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines23 · 14.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)22 · 13.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities14 · 8.6%
- Specialised construction activities11 · 6.8%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services9 · 5.6%
- Food and beverage service activities9 · 5.6%
- Head offices and management consultancy9 · 5.6%
- Other personal service activities8 · 4.9%
- Rental and leasing activities7 · 4.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Răscăeți?
Răscăeți has 2,137 residents (2026), ranking 2,225 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Răscăeți?
Răscăeți covers 36.1 km², with a density of 59 people per km².
Is the population of Răscăeți growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Răscăeți went from 2,260 to 2,137, a change of −5.4%.
Where is Răscăeți?
Răscăeți is in Dâmbovița County. Latitude 44.592, longitude 25.270.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Răscăeți?
In Răscăeți, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 20 ‰ (2024), ranking 3,102 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Răscăeți?
In Răscăeți, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 13.6 ‰ (2025), ranking 97 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Which localities border Răscăeți?
The nearest to Răscăeți are Vișina (6.4 km), Mozăceni (7.4 km), Petrești (8.2 km), Morteni (8.8 km), Uliești (12 km).