Dăbuleni: population and statistics
Dăbuleni has a population of 10,560 (2026) across 178.4 km², or 59.2 people per km². It ranks 236 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −13.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 10,560 residents
- 178.4 km²
- 59 people/km²
Key points
Among the 111 localities in Dolj County, Dăbuleni ranks No. 5 by population.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 0.9 in Dăbuleni, compared with an average of 3.2 per 10,000 inh. in Dolj County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 2.75 ‰ in Dăbuleni, compared with an average of 5.69 ‰ in Dolj County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Dăbuleni: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (176 businesses).
Dăbuleni in numbers
Where is Dăbuleni?
Neighbouring localities
- Călărași4.9 km · 5,089
- Ianca9.3 km · 3,152
- Bechet11 km · 4,214
- Ștefan cel Mare12 km · 1,400
- Grojdibodu14 km · 2,304
- Sadova15 km · 8,795
- Daneți15 km · 5,140
- Urzica15 km · 1,906
Localities of similar size
Population of Dăbuleni over time
Dăbuleni had 12,185 residents in 2016 and 10,560 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 11,456 |
| 2022 | 11,268 |
| 2023 | 11,091 |
| 2024 | 10,909 |
| 2025 | 10,727 |
| 2026 | 10,560 |
Did you know?
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- “Existing dwellings”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 24,982 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Călărași, 4.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Caracal (31,024 residents), 38 km away.
All indicators for Dăbuleni
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 | Dăbuleni | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.3 ‰ | 17.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,597 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.7 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,228 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.8 ‰ | 6.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,589 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.1 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 516 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Dăbuleni | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.86 km | 5.11 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,317 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.23 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,438 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 4,062 | 309,497 | 10,177,161 | ranked 273 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 384.7 ‰ | 469.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,806 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 64.0 m² | 51.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 378 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.14 ‰ | 2.46 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,047 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Dăbuleni | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 36.4 ‰ | 55.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,048 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.99 ‰ | 3.58 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,669 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Dăbuleni | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 58 ‰ | 215 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,945 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 4.2% | 5.0% | 2.3% | ranked 860 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Dăbuleni | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 11.9 m³ | 29.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,275 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.05 km | 3.38 km | 4.05 km | ranked 848 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Dăbuleni | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 2.75 ‰ | 5.69 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 186 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.57 ‰ | 0.65 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 870 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.95 ‰ | 1.39 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 266 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Dăbuleni | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 108 ‰ | 172 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,011 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 3,103 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Dăbuleni
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 trade219 · 30.6%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing72 · 10.1%
- Transport and storage69 · 9.7%
- Manufacturing56 · 7.8%
- Administrative and support services47 · 6.6%
- Accommodation and food services45 · 6.3%
- Construction41 · 5.7%
- Professional, scientific and technical40 · 5.6%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)176 · 24.6%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)110 · 15.4%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services66 · 9.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines57 · 8.0%
- Food and beverage service activities43 · 6.0%
- Specialised construction activities36 · 5.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities32 · 4.5%
- Manufacture of food products29 · 4.1%
- Office administration and business support activities23 · 3.2%
- Repair of computers and personal and household goods23 · 3.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Dăbuleni?
Dăbuleni has 10,560 residents (2026), ranking 236 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Dăbuleni?
Dăbuleni covers 178.4 km², with a density of 59 people per km².
Is the population of Dăbuleni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Dăbuleni went from 12,185 to 10,560, a change of −13.3%.
Where is Dăbuleni?
Dăbuleni is in Dolj County. Latitude 43.801, longitude 24.092.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Dăbuleni?
In Dăbuleni, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.9 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 3,103 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Dăbuleni?
In Dăbuleni, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 2.75 ‰ (2024), ranking 186 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Which localities border Dăbuleni?
The nearest to Dăbuleni are Călărași (4.9 km), Ianca (9.3 km), Bechet (11 km), Ștefan cel Mare (12 km), Grojdibodu (14 km).