Rast: population and statistics
Rast has a population of 3,664 (2026) across 81.6 km², or 44.9 people per km². It ranks 1,215 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +2.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,664 residents
- 81.6 km²
- 45 people/km²
Key points
Among the 111 localities in Dolj County, Rast ranks No. 39 by population.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 17.4% in Rast, compared with an average of 5.0% in Dolj County and 2.0% nationally.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.82 ‰ in Rast, compared with an average of 3.58 ‰ in Dolj County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
Rast: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (30 businesses).
Rast in numbers
Where is Rast?
Neighbouring localities
- Ghidici6.7 km · 2,469
- Negoi6.8 km · 2,428
- Seaca de Câmp9.4 km · 1,628
- Catane10 km · 2,192
- Piscu Vechi11 km · 2,548
- Poiana Mare16 km · 9,465
- Bistreț17 km · 4,052
- Băilești18 km · 18,450
Localities of similar size
Population of Rast over time
Rast had 3,573 residents in 2016 and 3,664 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,589 |
| 2022 | 3,576 |
| 2023 | 3,610 |
| 2024 | 3,608 |
| 2025 | 3,665 |
| 2026 | 3,664 |
Did you know?
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 11,424 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Ghidici, 6.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Poiana Mare (9,465 residents), 16 km away.
All indicators for Rast
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 | Rast | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.7 ‰ | 17.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 807 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.7 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 977 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.8 ‰ | 6.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 513 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.0 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,885 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Rast | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.82 km | 5.11 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,560 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,747 | 309,497 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,204 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 476.8 ‰ | 469.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,685 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 50.5 m² | 51.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,549 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Rast | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 22.7 ‰ | 55.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,177 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.82 ‰ | 3.58 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,701 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Rast | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 22 ‰ | 215 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 3,081 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 17.4% | 5.0% | 2.3% | ranked 46 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Rast | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 26.7 m³ | 29.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,360 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Rast | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.55 ‰ | 5.69 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,309 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.55 ‰ | 0.65 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 937 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.27 ‰ | 1.39 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,807 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Rast | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 109 ‰ | 172 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 973 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,138 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Rast
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 trade42 · 24.1%
- Transport and storage34 · 19.5%
- Accommodation and food services22 · 12.6%
- Manufacturing14 · 8.0%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing11 · 6.3%
- Construction7 · 4.0%
- Administrative and support services7 · 4.0%
- Other service activities7 · 4.0%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)30 · 17.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines29 · 16.7%
- Food and beverage service activities21 · 12.1%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)17 · 9.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities14 · 8.0%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services10 · 5.7%
- Manufacture of fabricated metal products7 · 4.0%
- Specialised construction activities6 · 3.4%
- Real estate activities6 · 3.4%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities6 · 3.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Rast?
Rast has 3,664 residents (2026), ranking 1,215 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Rast?
Rast covers 81.6 km², with a density of 45 people per km².
Is the population of Rast growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Rast went from 3,573 to 3,664, a change of +2.5%.
Where is Rast?
Rast is in Dolj County. Latitude 43.870, longitude 23.291.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Rast?
In Rast, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 17.4% (2026), ranking 46 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Rast?
In Rast, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.82 ‰ (2026), ranking 2,701 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
Which localities border Rast?
The nearest to Rast are Ghidici (6.7 km), Negoi (6.8 km), Seaca de Câmp (9.4 km), Catane (10 km), Piscu Vechi (11 km).