Dănciulești: population and statistics
Dănciulești has a population of 1,694 (2026) across 59.0 km², or 28.7 people per km². It ranks 2,591 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −17.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,694 residents
- 59.0 km²
- 29 people/km²
Key points
Among the 70 localities in Gorj County, Dănciulești ranks No. 62 by population.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: 25.4 ‰ in Dănciulești, compared with an average of 11.1 ‰ in Gorj County and 11.1 ‰ nationally.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 823.5 ‰ in Dănciulești, compared with an average of 494.2 ‰ in Gorj County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Dănciulești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (23 businesses).
Dănciulești in numbers
Where is Dănciulești?
Neighbouring localities
- Stejari5.2 km · 2,175
- Zătreni8.3 km · 1,878
- Livezi8.6 km · 2,023
- Hurezani9.1 km · 1,536
- Tălpaș11 km · 1,110
- Grădiștea13 km · 2,531
- Logrești13 km · 2,305
- Tetoiu13 km · 2,244
Localities of similar size
Population of Dănciulești over time
Dănciulești had 2,057 residents in 2016 and 1,694 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,839 |
| 2022 | 1,805 |
| 2023 | 1,779 |
| 2024 | 1,746 |
| 2025 | 1,729 |
| 2026 | 1,694 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Gorj County for “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,263 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Stejari, 5.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Crușeț (3,003 residents), 17 km away.
All indicators for Dănciulești
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 | Dănciulești | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.9 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,048 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.7 ‰ | 20.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,469 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.0 ‰ | 5.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 3,046 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 25.4 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 64 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Dănciulești | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.26 km | 7.36 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,460 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,395 | 166,326 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,707 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 823.5 ‰ | 494.2 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 100 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 38.7 m² | 48.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,811 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Dănciulești | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 23.0 ‰ | 43.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,151 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.54 ‰ | 2.62 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 660 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Dănciulești | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 103 ‰ | 228 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 977 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 5.4% | 2.5% | 2.3% | ranked 620 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Dănciulești | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 53.7 m³ | 38.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 350 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.08 km | 2.56 km | 4.05 km | ranked 388 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Dănciulești | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.59 ‰ | 2.25 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,194 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.59 ‰ | 0.54 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 790 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Dănciulești | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 66 ‰ | 150 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,582 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 593 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Dănciulești
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 trade25 · 27.5%
- Transport and storage18 · 19.8%
- Construction9 · 9.9%
- Administrative and support services9 · 9.9%
- Accommodation and food services8 · 8.8%
- Manufacturing6 · 6.6%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation4 · 4.4%
- Other service activities4 · 4.4%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)23 · 25.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines15 · 16.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)11 · 12.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities11 · 12.1%
- Specialised construction activities9 · 9.9%
- Food and beverage service activities7 · 7.7%
- Construction of buildings6 · 6.6%
- Rental and leasing activities6 · 6.6%
- Postal and courier activities3 · 3.3%
- Accommodation3 · 3.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Dănciulești?
Dănciulești has 1,694 residents (2026), ranking 2,591 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Dănciulești?
Dănciulești covers 59.0 km², with a density of 29 people per km².
Is the population of Dănciulești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Dănciulești went from 2,057 to 1,694, a change of −17.6%.
Where is Dănciulești?
Dănciulești is in Gorj County. Latitude 44.789, longitude 23.750.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Dănciulești?
In Dănciulești, “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 25.4 ‰ (2025), ranking 64 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 13.0 ‰.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Dănciulești?
In Dănciulești, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 823.5 ‰ (2025), ranking 100 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Which localities border Dănciulești?
The nearest to Dănciulești are Stejari (5.2 km), Zătreni (8.3 km), Livezi (8.6 km), Hurezani (9.1 km), Tălpaș (11 km).