Afumați (Dolj County): population and statistics
Afumați has a population of 2,364 (2026) across 69.5 km², or 34.0 people per km². It ranks 2,025 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −12.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,364 residents
- 69.5 km²
- 34 people/km²
Key points
Among the 111 localities in Dolj County, Afumați ranks No. 61 by population.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.00 ‰ in Afumați, compared with an average of 3.58 ‰ in Dolj County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 12.1% in Afumați, compared with an average of 5.0% in Dolj County and 2.0% nationally.
Afumați: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (26 businesses).
Afumați in numbers
Where is Afumați?
Neighbouring localities
- Siliștea Crucii3.9 km · 1,349
- Urzicuța6.9 km · 3,070
- Băilești9.8 km · 18,450
- Cioroiași10 km · 1,289
- Bistreț11 km · 4,052
- Catane13 km · 2,192
- Galiciuica13 km · 1,288
- Bârca13 km · 4,064
Localities of similar size
Population of Afumați over time
Afumați had 2,692 residents in 2016 and 2,364 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,464 |
| 2022 | 2,420 |
| 2023 | 2,399 |
| 2024 | 2,376 |
| 2025 | 2,386 |
| 2026 | 2,364 |
Did you know?
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,738 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Siliștea Crucii, 3.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Băilești (18,450 residents), 9.8 km away.
All indicators for Afumați
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 | Afumați | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.6 ‰ | 17.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 696 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.3 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,565 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.2 ‰ | 6.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,790 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.6 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 445 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Afumați | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,569 | 309,497 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,426 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 663.7 ‰ | 469.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 362 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 53.7 m² | 51.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,177 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Afumați | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 26.2 ‰ | 55.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,859 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.00 ‰ | 3.58 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 3,005 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Afumați | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 38 ‰ | 215 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,683 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 12.1% | 5.0% | 2.3% | ranked 135 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Afumați | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.85 ‰ | 5.69 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 651 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.85 ‰ | 0.65 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 249 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.42 ‰ | 1.39 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,271 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Afumați | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 95 ‰ | 172 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,427 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,204 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Afumați
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 trade32 · 29.9%
- Transport and storage12 · 11.2%
- Accommodation and food services12 · 11.2%
- Manufacturing11 · 10.3%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing9 · 8.4%
- Construction8 · 7.5%
- Administrative and support services6 · 5.6%
- Other service activities6 · 5.6%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)26 · 24.3%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)20 · 18.7%
- Food and beverage service activities11 · 10.3%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services9 · 8.4%
- Specialised construction activities7 · 6.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines7 · 6.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities7 · 6.5%
- Construction of buildings6 · 5.6%
- Office administration and business support activities4 · 3.7%
- Other personal service activities4 · 3.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Afumați?
Afumați has 2,364 residents (2026), ranking 2,025 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Afumați?
Afumați covers 69.5 km², with a density of 34 people per km².
Is the population of Afumați growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Afumați went from 2,692 to 2,364, a change of −12.2%.
Where is Afumați?
Afumați is in Dolj County. Latitude 44.000, longitude 23.467.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Afumați?
In Afumați, “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 ‰.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Afumați?
In Afumați, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 12.1% (2026), ranking 135 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Which localities border Afumați?
The nearest to Afumați are Siliștea Crucii (3.9 km), Urzicuța (6.9 km), Băilești (9.8 km), Cioroiași (10 km), Bistreț (11 km).