Dioști: population and statistics
Dioști has a population of 2,596 (2026) across 62.8 km², or 41.3 people per km². It ranks 1,846 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −13.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,596 residents
- 62.8 km²
- 41 people/km²
Key points
Among the 111 localities in Dolj County, Dioști ranks No. 53 by population.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 27 ‰ in Dioști, compared with an average of 215 ‰ in Dolj County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.16 ‰ in Dioști, compared with an average of 1.39 ‰ in Dolj County and 1.08 ‰ nationally.
Dioști: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (24 businesses).
Dioști in numbers
Where is Dioști?
Neighbouring localities
- Drăghiceni5.6 km · 1,763
- Teslui7.9 km · 1,930
- Cezieni8.8 km · 1,502
- Apele Vii12 km · 1,842
- Castranova12 km · 3,052
- Celaru12 km · 4,081
- Osica de Jos13 km · 1,479
- Redea13 km · 2,405
Localities of similar size
Population of Dioști over time
Dioști had 3,001 residents in 2016 and 2,596 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,801 |
| 2022 | 2,733 |
| 2023 | 2,706 |
| 2024 | 2,658 |
| 2025 | 2,634 |
| 2026 | 2,596 |
Did you know?
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,800 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Drăghiceni, 5.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Celaru (4,081 residents), 12 km away.
All indicators for Dioști
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 | Dioști | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.0 ‰ | 17.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,821 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.7 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 465 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.5 ‰ | 6.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 875 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.2 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 821 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Dioști | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.13 km | 5.11 km | 7.67 km | ranked 883 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,405 | 309,497 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,694 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 541.2 ‰ | 469.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 992 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 | Dioști | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 23.1 ‰ | 55.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,146 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.93 ‰ | 3.58 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,724 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Dioști | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 27 ‰ | 215 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,996 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 6.3% | 5.0% | 2.3% | ranked 497 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Dioști | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 36.6 m³ | 29.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 816 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Dioști | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.16 ‰ | 5.69 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 408 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.39 ‰ | 0.65 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,826 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.16 ‰ | 1.39 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 154 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Dioști | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 59 ‰ | 172 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,780 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,351 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Dioști
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 trade31 · 26.3%
- Transport and storage14 · 11.9%
- Manufacturing13 · 11.0%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing12 · 10.2%
- Construction9 · 7.6%
- Accommodation and food services8 · 6.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical8 · 6.8%
- Administrative and support services6 · 5.1%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)24 · 20.3%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)18 · 15.3%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services11 · 9.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines10 · 8.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities9 · 7.6%
- Specialised construction activities8 · 6.8%
- Construction of buildings7 · 5.9%
- Food and beverage service activities7 · 5.9%
- Civil engineering6 · 5.1%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities5 · 4.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Dioști?
Dioști has 2,596 residents (2026), ranking 1,846 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Dioști?
Dioști covers 62.8 km², with a density of 41 people per km².
Is the population of Dioști growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Dioști went from 3,001 to 2,596, a change of −13.5%.
Where is Dioști?
Dioști is in Dolj County. Latitude 44.139, longitude 24.176.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Dioști?
In Dioști, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 27 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,996 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Dioști?
In Dioști, “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.16 ‰ (2024), ranking 154 of 2,248 localities; the national median is 0.47 ‰.
Which localities border Dioști?
The nearest to Dioști are Drăghiceni (5.6 km), Teslui (7.9 km), Cezieni (8.8 km), Apele Vii (12 km), Castranova (12 km).