Dobrotești (Dolj County): population and statistics
Dobrotești has a population of 1,450 (2026) across 33.8 km², or 42.9 people per km². It ranks 2,771 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −12.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,450 residents
- 33.8 km²
- 43 people/km²
Key points
Among the 111 localities in Dolj County, Dobrotești ranks No. 91 by population.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 2.07 ‰ in Dobrotești, compared with an average of 0.65 ‰ in Dolj County and 0.60 ‰ nationally.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 27 ‰ in Dobrotești, compared with an average of 215 ‰ in Dolj County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Dobrotești: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (19 businesses).
Dobrotești in numbers
Where is Dobrotești?
Neighbouring localities
- Amărăștii de Jos3.6 km · 5,354
- Amărăștii de Sus3.7 km · 1,514
- Daneți5.9 km · 5,140
- Celaru8.8 km · 4,081
- Bucinișu12 km · 1,735
- Mârșani12 km · 3,899
- Apele Vii13 km · 1,842
- Dobrești14 km · 2,064
Localities of similar size
Population of Dobrotești over time
Dobrotești had 1,649 residents in 2016 and 1,450 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,549 |
| 2022 | 1,522 |
| 2023 | 1,488 |
| 2024 | 1,467 |
| 2025 | 1,456 |
| 2026 | 1,450 |
Did you know?
- “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,738 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Amărăștii de Jos (5,354 residents), 3.6 km away.
All indicators for Dobrotești
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 | Dobrotești | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.6 ‰ | 17.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,086 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.1 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,631 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.3 ‰ | 6.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 942 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.6 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 445 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Dobrotești | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.86 km | 5.11 km | 7.67 km | ranked 306 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 796 | 309,497 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,803 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 549.0 ‰ | 469.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 927 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 46.0 m² | 51.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,110 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Dobrotești | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 34.5 ‰ | 55.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,190 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.83 ‰ | 3.58 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 307 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Dobrotești | 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) | 6.1% | 5.0% | 2.3% | ranked 520 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Dobrotești | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 21.4 m³ | 29.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,703 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Dobrotești | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 2.07 ‰ | 5.69 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 242 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 2.07 ‰ | 0.65 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 4 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.69 ‰ | 1.39 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 567 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Dobrotești | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 66 ‰ | 172 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,582 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 402 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Dobrotești
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 trade26 · 28.6%
- Transport and storage11 · 12.1%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing10 · 11.0%
- Manufacturing10 · 11.0%
- Professional, scientific and technical7 · 7.7%
- Administrative and support services6 · 6.6%
- Other service activities6 · 6.6%
- Health and social work5 · 5.5%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)19 · 20.9%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)18 · 19.8%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services10 · 11.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines10 · 11.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities8 · 8.8%
- Manufacture of food products6 · 6.6%
- Human health activities5 · 5.5%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities4 · 4.4%
- Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products3 · 3.3%
- Specialised construction activities3 · 3.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Dobrotești?
Dobrotești has 1,450 residents (2026), ranking 2,771 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Dobrotești?
Dobrotești covers 33.8 km², with a density of 43 people per km².
Is the population of Dobrotești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Dobrotești went from 1,649 to 1,450, a change of −12.1%.
Where is Dobrotești?
Dobrotești is in Dolj County. Latitude 43.953, longitude 24.121.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Dobrotești?
In Dobrotești, “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 2.07 ‰ (2024), ranking 4 of 2,807 localities; the national median is 0.46 ‰.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Dobrotești?
In Dobrotești, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 27 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,996 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Which localities border Dobrotești?
The nearest to Dobrotești are Amărăștii de Jos (3.6 km), Amărăștii de Sus (3.7 km), Daneți (5.9 km), Celaru (8.8 km), Bucinișu (12 km).