Valea Dragului: population and statistics
Valea Dragului has a population of 2,547 (2026) across 37.7 km², or 67.5 people per km². It ranks 1,885 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −11.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,547 residents
- 37.7 km²
- 68 people/km²
Key points
Among the 54 localities in Giurgiu County, Valea Dragului ranks No. 35 by population.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 6.67 ‰ in Valea Dragului, compared with an average of 4.11 ‰ in Giurgiu County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 0.7% in Valea Dragului, compared with an average of 1.4% in Giurgiu County and 2.0% nationally.
Valea Dragului: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (45 businesses).
Valea Dragului in numbers
Where is Valea Dragului?
Population of Valea Dragului over time
Valea Dragului had 2,868 residents in 2016 and 2,547 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,695 |
| 2022 | 2,626 |
| 2023 | 2,582 |
| 2024 | 2,557 |
| 2025 | 2,557 |
| 2026 | 2,547 |
Did you know?
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,283 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Vărăști (5,520 residents), 4.2 km away.
All indicators for Valea Dragului
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 | Valea Dragului | Giurgiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.8 ‰ | 18.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 799 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.5 ‰ | 17.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,246 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.4 ‰ | 7.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 600 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.5 ‰ | 14.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 754 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Valea Dragului | Giurgiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.18 ‰ | 2.51 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,487 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,172 | 128,242 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,125 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 460.1 ‰ | 499.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,891 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 44.6 m² | 50.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,277 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.79 ‰ | 2.42 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,293 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Valea Dragului | Giurgiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 49.9 ‰ | 53.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 491 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 6.67 ‰ | 4.11 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 117 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Valea Dragului | Giurgiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 55 ‰ | 149 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,036 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.7% | 1.4% | 2.3% | ranked 2,728 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Valea Dragului | Giurgiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.39 ‰ | 1.40 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,004 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.39 ‰ | 0.44 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,826 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.79 ‰ | 0.70 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 425 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Valea Dragului | Giurgiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 106 ‰ | 131 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,057 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.9 per 10,000 inh. | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,351 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Valea Dragului
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 trade67 · 22.8%
- Transport and storage39 · 13.3%
- Construction30 · 10.2%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing27 · 9.2%
- Manufacturing22 · 7.5%
- Administrative and support services22 · 7.5%
- Accommodation and food services21 · 7.1%
- Professional, scientific and technical17 · 5.8%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)45 · 15.3%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)37 · 12.6%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines30 · 10.2%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services26 · 8.8%
- Specialised construction activities23 · 7.8%
- Construction of buildings22 · 7.5%
- Food and beverage service activities19 · 6.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities18 · 6.1%
- Civil engineering12 · 4.1%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities11 · 3.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Valea Dragului?
Valea Dragului has 2,547 residents (2026), ranking 1,885 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Valea Dragului?
Valea Dragului covers 37.7 km², with a density of 68 people per km².
Is the population of Valea Dragului growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Valea Dragului went from 2,868 to 2,547, a change of −11.2%.
Where is Valea Dragului?
Valea Dragului is in Giurgiu County. Latitude 44.213, longitude 26.304.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Valea Dragului?
In Valea Dragului, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 6.67 ‰ (2026), ranking 117 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Valea Dragului?
In Valea Dragului, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 0.7% (2026), ranking 2,728 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Which localities border Valea Dragului?
The nearest to Valea Dragului are Vărăști (4.2 km), Herăști (4.4 km), Isvoarele (6.9 km), Gostinari (7.3 km), Hotarele (8.3 km).