Dănești (Gorj County): population and statistics
Dănești has a population of 3,723 (2026) across 81.0 km², or 46.0 people per km². It ranks 1,187 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +1.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,723 residents
- 81.0 km²
- 46 people/km²
Key points
Among the 70 localities in Gorj County, Dănești ranks No. 22 by population.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 43 ‰ in Dănești, compared with an average of 150 ‰ in Gorj County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 5.91 ‰ in Dănești, compared with an average of 1.64 ‰ in Gorj County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
Dănești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (108 businesses).
Dănești in numbers
Where is Dănești?
Neighbouring localities
- Țicleni8.5 km · 4,288
- Drăguțești9.1 km · 5,005
- Târgu Jiu11 km · 89,104
- Bâlteni11 km · 7,161
- Scoarța12 km · 4,620
- Târgu Cărbunești12 km · 8,243
- Bărbătești12 km · 1,443
- Bălănești15 km · 2,009
Localities of similar size
Population of Dănești over time
Dănești had 3,668 residents in 2016 and 3,723 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,717 |
| 2022 | 3,694 |
| 2023 | 3,713 |
| 2024 | 3,720 |
| 2025 | 3,758 |
| 2026 | 3,723 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Gorj County for “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 92% of localities.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 11,343 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Țicleni, 8.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Târgu Jiu (89,104 residents), 11 km away.
All indicators for Dănești
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 | Dănești | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.6 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 510 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.0 ‰ | 20.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 728 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.0 ‰ | 5.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,862 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.9 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 688 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Dănești | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.89 km | 7.36 km | 7.67 km | ranked 446 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.91 ‰ | 1.64 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 190 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,458 | 166,326 | 10,177,161 | ranked 655 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 660.2 ‰ | 494.2 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 374 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 62.9 m² | 48.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 437 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Dănești | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 42.2 ‰ | 43.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 764 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.76 ‰ | 2.62 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 575 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Dănești | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 102 ‰ | 228 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 988 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.3% | 2.5% | 2.3% | ranked 1,572 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Dănești | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.1 nights | 1.0 | 0.4 | ranked 868 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 102 ‰ | 645 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 809 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.4 ‰ | 25.0 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 948 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Dănești | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 42.7 m³ | 38.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 582 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.75 km | 2.56 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,380 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Dănești | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.54 ‰ | 2.25 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,342 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.54 ‰ | 0.54 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 980 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Dănești | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 43 ‰ | 150 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 3,031 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,138 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Dănești
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 trade115 · 24.0%
- Transport and storage58 · 12.1%
- Administrative and support services42 · 8.8%
- Manufacturing40 · 8.4%
- Construction36 · 7.5%
- Accommodation and food services35 · 7.3%
- Real estate31 · 6.5%
- Professional, scientific and technical26 · 5.4%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)108 · 22.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)52 · 10.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities44 · 9.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines42 · 8.8%
- Specialised construction activities33 · 6.9%
- Real estate activities31 · 6.5%
- Food and beverage service activities28 · 5.8%
- Rental and leasing activities23 · 4.8%
- Construction of buildings22 · 4.6%
- Postal and courier activities17 · 3.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Dănești?
Dănești has 3,723 residents (2026), ranking 1,187 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Dănești?
Dănești covers 81.0 km², with a density of 46 people per km².
Is the population of Dănești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Dănești went from 3,668 to 3,723, a change of +1.5%.
Where is Dănești?
Dănești is in Gorj County. Latitude 44.954, longitude 23.353.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Dănești?
In Dănești, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 43 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,031 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Dănești?
In Dănești, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 5.91 ‰ (2025), ranking 190 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
Which localities border Dănești?
The nearest to Dănești are Țicleni (8.5 km), Drăguțești (9.1 km), Târgu Jiu (11 km), Bâlteni (11 km), Scoarța (12 km).