Scăești: population and statistics
Scăești has a population of 2,096 (2026) across 39.4 km², or 53.3 people per km². It ranks 2,261 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is stable: 0.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,096 residents
- 39.4 km²
- 53 people/km²
Key points
Among the 111 localities in Dolj County, Scăești ranks No. 70 by population.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 26 ‰ in Scăești, compared with an average of 215 ‰ in Dolj County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 68.6 m² in Scăești, compared with an average of 51.3 m² in Dolj County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Scăești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (17 businesses).
Scăești in numbers
Where is Scăești?
Neighbouring localities
- Braloștița5.2 km · 3,630
- Sopot7.2 km · 1,586
- Brădești7.2 km · 4,462
- Coțofenii din Dos8.3 km · 2,237
- Cernătești8.4 km · 1,551
- Coțofenii din Față9.1 km · 2,065
- Filiași10 km · 17,157
- Almăj12 km · 1,791
Localities of similar size
Population of Scăești over time
Scăești had 2,097 residents in 2016 and 2,096 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,091 |
| 2022 | 2,083 |
| 2023 | 2,091 |
| 2024 | 2,099 |
| 2025 | 2,118 |
| 2026 | 2,096 |
Did you know?
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,511 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Braloștița (3,630 residents), 5.2 km away.
All indicators for Scăești
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 | Scăești | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.8 ‰ | 17.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,876 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.1 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,354 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) | 16.7 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 722 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Scăești | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.30 km | 5.11 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,027 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.48 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,164 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,147 | 309,497 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,176 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 547.2 ‰ | 469.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 939 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 68.6 m² | 51.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 209 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.48 ‰ | 2.46 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,574 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Scăești | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 27.7 ‰ | 55.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,715 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.86 ‰ | 3.58 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,006 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Scăești | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 26 ‰ | 215 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 3,020 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 6.1% | 5.0% | 2.3% | ranked 520 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Scăești | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 26.2 m³ | 29.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,389 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Scăești | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.48 ‰ | 5.69 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,581 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.48 ‰ | 0.65 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,284 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.48 ‰ | 1.39 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,063 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Scăești | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 74 ‰ | 172 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,297 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 924 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Scăești
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 trade24 · 24.2%
- Construction12 · 12.1%
- Manufacturing11 · 11.1%
- Transport and storage11 · 11.1%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing10 · 10.1%
- Accommodation and food services7 · 7.1%
- Real estate4 · 4.0%
- Administrative and support services4 · 4.0%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)17 · 17.2%
- Specialised construction activities12 · 12.1%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services10 · 10.1%
- Construction of buildings8 · 8.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines8 · 8.1%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)7 · 7.1%
- Food and beverage service activities7 · 7.1%
- Repair and installation of machinery and equipment6 · 6.1%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles5 · 5.1%
- Postal and courier activities5 · 5.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Scăești?
Scăești has 2,096 residents (2026), ranking 2,261 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Scăești?
Scăești covers 39.4 km², with a density of 53 people per km².
Is the population of Scăești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Scăești went from 2,097 to 2,096, a change of 0.0%.
Where is Scăești?
Scăești is in Dolj County. Latitude 44.461, longitude 23.552.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Scăești?
In Scăești, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 26 ‰ (2024), ranking 3,020 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Scăești?
In Scăești, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 68.6 m² (2025), ranking 209 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Which localities border Scăești?
The nearest to Scăești are Braloștița (5.2 km), Sopot (7.2 km), Brădești (7.2 km), Coțofenii din Dos (8.3 km), Cernătești (8.4 km).