Dobrești (Dolj County): population and statistics
Dobrești has a population of 2,064 (2026) across 56.3 km², or 36.7 people per km². It ranks 2,290 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −13.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,064 residents
- 56.3 km²
- 37 people/km²
Key points
Among the 111 localities in Dolj County, Dobrești ranks No. 73 by population.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 16.7% in Dobrești, compared with an average of 5.0% in Dolj County and 2.0% nationally.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.97 ‰ in Dobrești, compared with an average of 0.65 ‰ in Dolj County and 0.60 ‰ nationally.
Dobrești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (15 businesses).
Dobrești in numbers
Where is Dobrești?
Neighbouring localities
- Valea Stanciului6.2 km · 5,039
- Mârșani6.4 km · 3,899
- Rojiște7.6 km · 2,499
- Daneți9.1 km · 5,140
- Sadova9.6 km · 8,795
- Gângiova10 km · 2,568
- Drănic12 km · 2,134
- Dobrotești14 km · 1,450
Localities of similar size
Population of Dobrești over time
Dobrești had 2,394 residents in 2016 and 2,064 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,225 |
| 2022 | 2,199 |
| 2023 | 2,154 |
| 2024 | 2,145 |
| 2025 | 2,098 |
| 2026 | 2,064 |
Did you know?
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,885 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Valea Stanciului (5,039 residents), 6.2 km away.
All indicators for Dobrești
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 | Dobrești | 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) | 19.4 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,027 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) | 17.9 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 542 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Dobrești | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,130 | 309,497 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,208 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 547.5 ‰ | 469.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 936 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 47.4 m² | 51.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,921 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Dobrești | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 17.0 ‰ | 55.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,673 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.88 ‰ | 3.58 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 540 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Dobrești | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 54 ‰ | 215 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,079 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 16.7% | 5.0% | 2.3% | ranked 51 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Dobrești | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.97 ‰ | 5.69 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 523 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.97 ‰ | 0.65 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 152 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.48 ‰ | 1.39 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,063 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Dobrești | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 88 ‰ | 172 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,700 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 924 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Dobrești
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 trade18 · 28.6%
- Transport and storage7 · 11.1%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing6 · 9.5%
- Accommodation and food services6 · 9.5%
- Construction4 · 6.3%
- Education4 · 6.3%
- Manufacturing3 · 4.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical3 · 4.8%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)15 · 23.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)9 · 14.3%
- Food and beverage service activities6 · 9.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines5 · 7.9%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services4 · 6.3%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles4 · 6.3%
- Education4 · 6.3%
- Construction of buildings3 · 4.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Dobrești?
Dobrești has 2,064 residents (2026), ranking 2,290 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Dobrești?
Dobrești covers 56.3 km², with a density of 37 people per km².
Is the population of Dobrești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Dobrești went from 2,394 to 2,064, a change of −13.8%.
Where is Dobrești?
Dobrești is in Dolj County. Latitude 43.967, longitude 23.949.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Dobrești?
In Dobrești, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 16.7% (2026), ranking 51 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Dobrești?
In Dobrești, “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.97 ‰ (2024), ranking 152 of 2,807 localities; the national median is 0.46 ‰.
Which localities border Dobrești?
The nearest to Dobrești are Valea Stanciului (6.2 km), Mârșani (6.4 km), Rojiște (7.6 km), Daneți (9.1 km), Sadova (9.6 km).