Drăgotești (Dolj County): population and statistics
Drăgotești has a population of 1,901 (2026) across 58.8 km², or 32.3 people per km². It ranks 2,413 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −11.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,901 residents
- 58.8 km²
- 32 people/km²
Key points
Among the 111 localities in Dolj County, Drăgotești ranks No. 78 by population.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.58 ‰ in Drăgotești, compared with an average of 0.65 ‰ in Dolj County and 0.60 ‰ nationally.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: 12.73 km in Drăgotești, compared with an average of 3.38 km in Dolj County and 3.05 km nationally.
Drăgotești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (18 businesses).
Drăgotești in numbers
Where is Drăgotești?
Neighbouring localities
- Leu6.9 km · 4,202
- Voineasa7.2 km · 2,003
- Teslui8.0 km · 1,930
- Robănești11 km · 2,182
- Coșoveni12 km · 3,440
- Pârșcoveni12 km · 2,725
- Balș12 km · 19,018
- Bârza12 km · 2,481
Localities of similar size
Population of Drăgotești over time
Drăgotești had 2,142 residents in 2016 and 1,901 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,022 |
| 2022 | 1,973 |
| 2023 | 1,952 |
| 2024 | 1,930 |
| 2025 | 1,914 |
| 2026 | 1,901 |
Did you know?
- “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,238 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Leu (4,202 residents), 6.9 km away.
All indicators for Drăgotești
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 | Drăgotești | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 25.2 ‰ | 17.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 420 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.0 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 728 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.7 ‰ | 6.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,626 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.8 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 697 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Drăgotești | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.94 km | 5.11 km | 7.67 km | ranked 440 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.53 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,122 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,316 | 309,497 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,845 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 692.3 ‰ | 469.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 281 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 44.2 m² | 51.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,305 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.05 ‰ | 2.46 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,114 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Drăgotești | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 25.2 ‰ | 55.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,951 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.10 ‰ | 3.58 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,578 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Drăgotești | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 35 ‰ | 215 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,784 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 5.5% | 5.0% | 2.3% | ranked 600 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Drăgotești | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 20.0 m³ | 29.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,796 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.73 km | 3.38 km | 4.05 km | ranked 80 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Drăgotești | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.58 ‰ | 5.69 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 303 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.58 ‰ | 0.65 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 25 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.53 ‰ | 1.39 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 919 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Drăgotești | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 77 ‰ | 172 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,170 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 749 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Drăgotești
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 trade23 · 16.4%
- Construction13 · 9.3%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing12 · 8.6%
- Transport and storage12 · 8.6%
- Manufacturing10 · 7.1%
- Accommodation and food services10 · 7.1%
- Administrative and support services9 · 6.4%
- Professional, scientific and technical8 · 5.7%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)18 · 12.9%
- Specialised construction activities13 · 9.3%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)13 · 9.3%
- Construction of buildings12 · 8.6%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services11 · 7.9%
- Food and beverage service activities9 · 6.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines8 · 5.7%
- Warehousing and transport support activities8 · 5.7%
- Civil engineering7 · 5.0%
- Postal and courier activities6 · 4.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Drăgotești?
Drăgotești has 1,901 residents (2026), ranking 2,413 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Drăgotești?
Drăgotești covers 58.8 km², with a density of 32 people per km².
Is the population of Drăgotești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Drăgotești went from 2,142 to 1,901, a change of −11.3%.
Where is Drăgotești?
Drăgotești is in Dolj County. Latitude 44.248, longitude 24.080.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Drăgotești?
In Drăgotești, “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.58 ‰ (2024), ranking 25 of 2,807 localities; the national median is 0.46 ‰.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Drăgotești?
In Drăgotești, “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 12.73 km (2025), ranking 80 of 1,695 localities; the national median is 4.05 km.
Which localities border Drăgotești?
The nearest to Drăgotești are Leu (6.9 km), Voineasa (7.2 km), Teslui (8.0 km), Robănești (11 km), Coșoveni (12 km).