Râu Alb: population and statistics
Râu Alb has a population of 1,259 (2026) across 25.0 km², or 50.3 people per km². It ranks 2,906 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −10.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,259 residents
- 25.0 km²
- 50 people/km²
Key points
Among the 89 localities in Dâmbovița County, Râu Alb ranks No. 89 by population.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.00 ‰ in Râu Alb, compared with an average of 3.13 ‰ in Dâmbovița County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 35 ‰ in Râu Alb, compared with an average of 142 ‰ in Dâmbovița County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Râu Alb: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (9 businesses).
Râu Alb in numbers
Where is Râu Alb?
Population of Râu Alb over time
Râu Alb had 1,409 residents in 2016 and 1,259 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,361 |
| 2022 | 1,321 |
| 2023 | 1,286 |
| 2024 | 1,292 |
| 2025 | 1,288 |
| 2026 | 1,259 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Dâmbovița County for “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”.
- Number 1 in Dâmbovița County for “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,507 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Bărbulețu (1,937 residents), 4.3 km away.
All indicators for Râu Alb
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 | Râu Alb | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.3 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,755 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.1 ‰ | 17.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,121 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.6 ‰ | 6.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,238 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 24.6 ‰ | 11.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 87 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Râu Alb | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.77 ‰ | 2.77 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 267 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,095 | 226,358 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,266 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 869.7 ‰ | 453.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 71 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 52.6 m² | 52.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,301 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.38 ‰ | 2.09 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 529 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Râu Alb | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 22.2 ‰ | 40.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,222 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.00 ‰ | 3.13 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 3,005 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Râu Alb | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 65 ‰ | 175 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,726 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.3% | 2.1% | 2.3% | ranked 1,123 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Râu Alb | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.79 ‰ | 1.25 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 724 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.79 ‰ | 0.42 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 315 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Râu Alb | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 35 ‰ | 142 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 3,095 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.9 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 266 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Râu Alb
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 trade11 · 15.3%
- Administrative and support services9 · 12.5%
- Manufacturing8 · 11.1%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation8 · 11.1%
- Professional, scientific and technical7 · 9.7%
- Transport and storage6 · 8.3%
- Construction4 · 5.6%
- Accommodation and food services4 · 5.6%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)9 · 12.5%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)9 · 12.5%
- Creative, arts and entertainment activities8 · 11.1%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities7 · 9.7%
- Office administration and business support activities7 · 9.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines4 · 5.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities4 · 5.6%
- Repair and installation of machinery and equipment3 · 4.2%
- Construction of buildings3 · 4.2%
- Specialised construction activities3 · 4.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Râu Alb?
Râu Alb has 1,259 residents (2026), ranking 2,906 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Râu Alb?
Râu Alb covers 25.0 km², with a density of 50 people per km².
Is the population of Râu Alb growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Râu Alb went from 1,409 to 1,259, a change of −10.6%.
Where is Râu Alb?
Râu Alb is in Dâmbovița County. Latitude 45.150, longitude 25.350.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Râu Alb?
In Râu Alb, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.00 ‰ (2026), ranking 3,005 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Râu Alb?
In Râu Alb, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 35 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,095 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Which localities border Râu Alb?
The nearest to Râu Alb are Bărbulețu (4.3 km), Runcu (4.5 km), Fieni (6.2 km), Vulcana-Băi (6.9 km), Pietroșița (7.3 km).