Vârfuri: population and statistics
Vârfuri has a population of 1,668 (2026) across 22.2 km², or 75.1 people per km². It ranks 2,612 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −11.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,668 residents
- 22.2 km²
- 75 people/km²
Key points
Among the 89 localities in Dâmbovița County, Vârfuri ranks No. 85 by population.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 5.40 ‰ in Vârfuri, compared with an average of 2.77 ‰ in Dâmbovița County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.60 ‰ in Vârfuri, compared with an average of 3.13 ‰ in Dâmbovița County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
Vârfuri: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (15 businesses).
Vârfuri in numbers
Where is Vârfuri?
Population of Vârfuri over time
Vârfuri had 1,891 residents in 2016 and 1,668 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,791 |
| 2022 | 1,781 |
| 2023 | 1,752 |
| 2024 | 1,731 |
| 2025 | 1,697 |
| 2026 | 1,668 |
Did you know?
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,111 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Vișinești, 3.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Bezdead (4,027 residents), 5.6 km away.
All indicators for Vârfuri
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 | Vârfuri | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.8 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,688 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.8 ‰ | 17.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,682 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.8 ‰ | 6.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,589 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.8 ‰ | 11.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 697 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Vârfuri | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.95 km | 5.16 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,530 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.40 ‰ | 2.77 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 220 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,090 | 226,358 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,274 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 653.5 ‰ | 453.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 395 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 40.3 m² | 52.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,691 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.00 ‰ | 2.09 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 385 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Vârfuri | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 18.0 ‰ | 40.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,597 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.60 ‰ | 3.13 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,850 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Vârfuri | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 73 ‰ | 175 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,525 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.1% | 2.1% | 2.3% | ranked 1,202 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Vârfuri | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 18.0 m³ | 30.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,916 of 2,656 |
Education
| Indicator | Vârfuri | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 82 ‰ | 142 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,946 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.0 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 575 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Vârfuri
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 trade17 · 24.6%
- Transport and storage10 · 14.5%
- Manufacturing9 · 13.0%
- Construction9 · 13.0%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing5 · 7.2%
- Accommodation and food services4 · 5.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical3 · 4.3%
- Administrative and support services3 · 4.3%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)15 · 21.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines9 · 13.0%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)8 · 11.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities8 · 11.6%
- Construction of buildings7 · 10.1%
- Specialised construction activities7 · 10.1%
- Forestry and logging4 · 5.8%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)3 · 4.3%
- Food and beverage service activities3 · 4.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Vârfuri?
Vârfuri has 1,668 residents (2026), ranking 2,612 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Vârfuri?
Vârfuri covers 22.2 km², with a density of 75 people per km².
Is the population of Vârfuri growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Vârfuri went from 1,891 to 1,668, a change of −11.8%.
Where is Vârfuri?
Vârfuri is in Dâmbovița County. Latitude 45.100, longitude 25.517.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Vârfuri?
In Vârfuri, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 5.40 ‰ (2025), ranking 220 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Vârfuri?
In Vârfuri, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.60 ‰ (2026), ranking 2,850 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
Which localities border Vârfuri?
The nearest to Vârfuri are Vișinești (3.9 km), Bezdead (5.6 km), Valea Lungă (6.4 km), Pucioasa (7.1 km), Buciumeni (7.6 km).