Sadova (Dolj County): population and statistics
Sadova has a population of 8,795 (2026) across 111.9 km², or 78.6 people per km². It ranks 320 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +0.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 8,795 residents
- 111.9 km²
- 79 people/km²
Key points
Among the 111 localities in Dolj County, Sadova ranks No. 8 by population.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 6.7 ‰ in Sadova, compared with an average of 17.6 ‰ in Dolj County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 16 ‰ in Sadova, compared with an average of 215 ‰ in Dolj County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Sadova: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (82 businesses).
Sadova in numbers
Where is Sadova?
Neighbouring localities
- Gângiova9.1 km · 2,568
- Ostroveni9.3 km · 4,484
- Dobrești9.6 km · 2,064
- Daneți10 km · 5,140
- Bechet11 km · 4,214
- Călărași12 km · 5,089
- Valea Stanciului13 km · 5,039
- Gighera13 km · 2,722
Localities of similar size
Population of Sadova over time
Sadova had 8,755 residents in 2016 and 8,795 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 8,813 |
| 2022 | 8,821 |
| 2023 | 8,849 |
| 2024 | 8,866 |
| 2025 | 8,872 |
| 2026 | 8,795 |
Did you know?
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 15,672 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Gângiova, 9.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Caracal (31,024 residents), 39 km away.
All indicators for Sadova
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 | Sadova | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.7 ‰ | 17.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 3,114 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.4 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,298 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) | 11.3 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,099 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sadova | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.89 km | 5.11 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,072 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,880 | 309,497 | 10,177,161 | ranked 490 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 327.5 ‰ | 469.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 3,090 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 51.3 m² | 51.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,455 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Sadova | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 20.4 ‰ | 55.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,391 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.71 ‰ | 3.58 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,931 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Sadova | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 16 ‰ | 215 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 3,129 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 9.2% | 5.0% | 2.3% | ranked 255 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Sadova | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 16.3 m³ | 29.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,045 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Sadova | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.57 ‰ | 5.69 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,258 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.34 ‰ | 0.65 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,097 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.11 ‰ | 1.39 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 2,119 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Sadova | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 65 ‰ | 172 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,617 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 3,061 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Sadova
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 trade95 · 26.9%
- Manufacturing44 · 12.5%
- Accommodation and food services37 · 10.5%
- Construction30 · 8.5%
- Transport and storage27 · 7.6%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing23 · 6.5%
- Administrative and support services23 · 6.5%
- Other service activities19 · 5.4%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)82 · 23.2%
- Food and beverage service activities36 · 10.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)34 · 9.6%
- Specialised construction activities26 · 7.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines24 · 6.8%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services22 · 6.2%
- Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products18 · 5.1%
- Manufacture of food products14 · 4.0%
- Civil engineering14 · 4.0%
- Office administration and business support activities14 · 4.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sadova?
Sadova has 8,795 residents (2026), ranking 320 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Sadova?
Sadova covers 111.9 km², with a density of 79 people per km².
Is the population of Sadova growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Sadova went from 8,755 to 8,795, a change of +0.5%.
Where is Sadova?
Sadova is in Dolj County. Latitude 43.881, longitude 23.946.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Sadova?
In Sadova, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 6.7 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,114 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Sadova?
In Sadova, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 16 ‰ (2024), ranking 3,129 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Which localities border Sadova?
The nearest to Sadova are Gângiova (9.1 km), Ostroveni (9.3 km), Dobrești (9.6 km), Daneți (10 km), Bechet (11 km).