Drănic: population and statistics
Drănic has a population of 2,134 (2026) across 80.5 km², or 26.5 people per km². It ranks 2,231 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −12.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,134 residents
- 80.5 km²
- 26 people/km²
Key points
Among the 111 localities in Dolj County, Drănic ranks No. 68 by population.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 14.9% in Drănic, compared with an average of 5.0% in Dolj County and 2.0% nationally.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.41 ‰ in Drănic, compared with an average of 1.39 ‰ in Dolj County and 1.08 ‰ nationally.
Drănic: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (21 businesses).
Drănic in numbers
Where is Drănic?
Neighbouring localities
- Rojiște6.2 km · 2,499
- Valea Stanciului7.1 km · 5,039
- Bratovoești9.9 km · 3,135
- Segarcea10 km · 7,654
- Dobrești12 km · 2,064
- Mârșani12 km · 3,899
- Teasc15 km · 3,014
- Gângiova15 km · 2,568
Localities of similar size
Population of Drănic over time
Drănic had 2,435 residents in 2016 and 2,134 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,280 |
| 2022 | 2,230 |
| 2023 | 2,210 |
| 2024 | 2,182 |
| 2025 | 2,140 |
| 2026 | 2,134 |
Did you know?
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 11,279 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Rojiște, 6.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Valea Stanciului (5,039 residents), 7.1 km away.
All indicators for Drănic
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 | Drănic | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 27.2 ‰ | 17.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 323 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.9 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,660 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.6 ‰ | 6.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,716 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.6 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 269 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Drănic | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.61 km | 5.11 km | 7.67 km | ranked 967 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.94 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,695 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,508 | 309,497 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,524 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 706.7 ‰ | 469.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 251 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 51.0 m² | 51.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,478 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Drănic | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 28.1 ‰ | 55.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,689 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.81 ‰ | 3.58 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,041 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Drănic | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 39 ‰ | 215 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,641 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 14.9% | 5.0% | 2.3% | ranked 74 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Drănic | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 10.3 m³ | 29.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,357 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.43 km | 3.38 km | 4.05 km | ranked 272 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Drănic | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.94 ‰ | 5.69 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 556 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.94 ‰ | 0.65 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 182 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.41 ‰ | 1.39 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 79 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Drănic | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 95 ‰ | 172 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,427 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 966 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Drănic
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 trade32 · 25.0%
- Transport and storage14 · 10.9%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing11 · 8.6%
- Construction9 · 7.0%
- Accommodation and food services9 · 7.0%
- Manufacturing8 · 6.2%
- Administrative and support services8 · 6.2%
- Professional, scientific and technical7 · 5.5%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)21 · 16.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)20 · 15.6%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services10 · 7.8%
- Specialised construction activities9 · 7.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines9 · 7.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities9 · 7.0%
- Construction of buildings7 · 5.5%
- Food and beverage service activities7 · 5.5%
- Civil engineering6 · 4.7%
- Real estate activities6 · 4.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Drănic?
Drănic has 2,134 residents (2026), ranking 2,231 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Drănic?
Drănic covers 80.5 km², with a density of 26 people per km².
Is the population of Drănic growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Drănic went from 2,435 to 2,134, a change of −12.4%.
Where is Drănic?
Drănic is in Dolj County. Latitude 44.048, longitude 23.843.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Drănic?
In Drănic, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 14.9% (2026), ranking 74 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Drănic?
In Drănic, “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.41 ‰ (2024), ranking 79 of 2,248 localities; the national median is 0.47 ‰.
Which localities border Drănic?
The nearest to Drănic are Rojiște (6.2 km), Valea Stanciului (7.1 km), Bratovoești (9.9 km), Segarcea (10 km), Dobrești (12 km).