Argetoaia: population and statistics
Argetoaia has a population of 4,538 (2026) across 84.3 km², or 53.8 people per km². It ranks 882 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −1.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,538 residents
- 84.3 km²
- 54 people/km²
Key points
Among the 111 localities in Dolj County, Argetoaia ranks No. 22 by population.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 26 ‰ in Argetoaia, compared with an average of 215 ‰ in Dolj County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.10 ‰ in Argetoaia, compared with an average of 1.39 ‰ in Dolj County and 1.08 ‰ nationally.
Argetoaia: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (54 businesses).
Argetoaia in numbers
Where is Argetoaia?
Neighbouring localities
- Butoiești4.7 km · 3,116
- Secu6.9 km · 939
- Stângăceaua10.0 km · 1,132
- Cernătești10 km · 1,551
- Grecești11 km · 1,445
- Gogoșu12 km · 438
- Braloștița12 km · 3,630
- Breznița-Motru13 km · 1,163
Localities of similar size
Population of Argetoaia over time
Argetoaia had 4,583 residents in 2016 and 4,538 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,589 |
| 2022 | 4,582 |
| 2023 | 4,589 |
| 2024 | 4,590 |
| 2025 | 4,563 |
| 2026 | 4,538 |
Did you know?
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 92% of localities.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 11,812 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Butoiești, 4.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Filiași (17,157 residents), 14 km away.
All indicators for Argetoaia
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 | Argetoaia | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.8 ‰ | 17.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,876 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.2 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,087 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.2 ‰ | 6.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 251 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.4 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,460 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Argetoaia | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.53 km | 5.11 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,335 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,238 | 309,497 | 10,177,161 | ranked 763 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 493.2 ‰ | 469.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,488 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 50.8 m² | 51.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,508 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Argetoaia | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 30.4 ‰ | 55.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,499 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.31 ‰ | 3.58 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 760 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Argetoaia | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 26 ‰ | 215 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 3,020 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 7.4% | 5.0% | 2.3% | ranked 391 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Argetoaia | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 15.6 m³ | 29.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,087 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.54 km | 3.38 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,433 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Argetoaia | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.44 ‰ | 5.69 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,774 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.44 ‰ | 0.65 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,536 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.10 ‰ | 1.39 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 179 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Argetoaia | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 109 ‰ | 172 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 973 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,489 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Argetoaia
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 trade71 · 28.2%
- Transport and storage39 · 15.5%
- Construction31 · 12.3%
- Accommodation and food services21 · 8.3%
- Manufacturing18 · 7.1%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing17 · 6.7%
- Administrative and support services15 · 6.0%
- Professional, scientific and technical8 · 3.2%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)54 · 21.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines32 · 12.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)29 · 11.5%
- Specialised construction activities28 · 11.1%
- Construction of buildings23 · 9.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities23 · 9.1%
- Food and beverage service activities20 · 7.9%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles13 · 5.2%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services12 · 4.8%
- Civil engineering8 · 3.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Argetoaia?
Argetoaia has 4,538 residents (2026), ranking 882 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Argetoaia?
Argetoaia covers 84.3 km², with a density of 54 people per km².
Is the population of Argetoaia growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Argetoaia went from 4,583 to 4,538, a change of −1.0%.
Where is Argetoaia?
Argetoaia is in Dolj County. Latitude 44.517, longitude 23.367.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Argetoaia?
In Argetoaia, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 26 ‰ (2024), ranking 3,020 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Argetoaia?
In Argetoaia, “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.10 ‰ (2024), ranking 179 of 2,248 localities; the national median is 0.47 ‰.
Which localities border Argetoaia?
The nearest to Argetoaia are Butoiești (4.7 km), Secu (6.9 km), Stângăceaua (10.0 km), Cernătești (10 km), Grecești (11 km).