Predești: population and statistics
Predești has a population of 1,984 (2026) across 43.0 km², or 46.1 people per km². It ranks 2,338 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −4.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,984 residents
- 43.0 km²
- 46 people/km²
Key points
Among the 111 localities in Dolj County, Predești ranks No. 75 by population.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: 2.02 ‰ in Predești, compared with an average of 1.39 ‰ in Dolj County and 1.08 ‰ nationally.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 32.8 ‰ in Predești, compared with an average of 18.6 ‰ in Dolj County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Predești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (29 businesses).
Predești in numbers
Where is Predești?
Neighbouring localities
- Breasta4.1 km · 4,640
- Pleșoi5.1 km · 1,201
- Coțofenii din Dos6.2 km · 2,237
- Ișalnița10 km · 4,359
- Terpezița10 km · 1,394
- Bucovăț11 km · 4,311
- Sopot12 km · 1,586
- Coțofenii din Față12 km · 2,065
Localities of similar size
Population of Predești over time
Predești had 2,085 residents in 2016 and 1,984 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,066 |
| 2022 | 2,041 |
| 2023 | 2,034 |
| 2024 | 2,031 |
| 2025 | 2,014 |
| 2026 | 1,984 |
Did you know?
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: lower than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,025 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Breasta (4,640 residents), 4.1 km away.
All indicators for Predești
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 | Predești | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.2 ‰ | 17.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 871 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 32.8 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 41 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.6 ‰ | 6.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 844 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.1 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,843 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Predești | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.32 km | 5.11 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,022 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.02 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 552 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 878 | 309,497 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,672 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 442.5 ‰ | 469.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,116 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 41.1 m² | 51.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,627 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.02 ‰ | 2.46 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 381 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Predești | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 34.3 ‰ | 55.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,209 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.54 ‰ | 3.58 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 363 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Predești | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 33 ‰ | 215 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,845 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.9% | 5.0% | 2.3% | ranked 1,803 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Predești | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.1 nights | 0.8 | 0.4 | ranked 868 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 56 ‰ | 496 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 933 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.0 ‰ | 7.0 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,128 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Predești | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 9.1 m³ | 29.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,409 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Predești | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.51 ‰ | 5.69 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 319 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.01 ‰ | 0.65 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 130 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 2.02 ‰ | 1.39 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 24 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Predești | 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) | 5.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 867 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Predești
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 trade34 · 22.2%
- Construction20 · 13.1%
- Manufacturing17 · 11.1%
- Transport and storage16 · 10.5%
- Accommodation and food services12 · 7.8%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing10 · 6.5%
- Professional, scientific and technical10 · 6.5%
- Administrative and support services7 · 4.6%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)29 · 19.0%
- Specialised construction activities16 · 10.5%
- Construction of buildings14 · 9.2%
- Food and beverage service activities12 · 7.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines11 · 7.2%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services10 · 6.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)10 · 6.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities7 · 4.6%
- Real estate activities6 · 3.9%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities6 · 3.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Predești?
Predești has 1,984 residents (2026), ranking 2,338 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Predești?
Predești covers 43.0 km², with a density of 46 people per km².
Is the population of Predești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Predești went from 2,085 to 1,984, a change of −4.8%.
Where is Predești?
Predești is in Dolj County. Latitude 44.352, longitude 23.606.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Predești?
In Predești, “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 2.02 ‰ (2024), ranking 24 of 2,248 localities; the national median is 0.47 ‰.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Predești?
In Predești, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 32.8 ‰ (2025), ranking 41 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Which localities border Predești?
The nearest to Predești are Breasta (4.1 km), Pleșoi (5.1 km), Coțofenii din Dos (6.2 km), Ișalnița (10 km), Terpezița (10 km).