Drăgotești (Gorj County): population and statistics
Drăgotești has a population of 2,275 (2026) across 28.6 km², or 79.4 people per km². It ranks 2,090 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −11.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,275 residents
- 28.6 km²
- 79 people/km²
Key points
Among the 70 localities in Gorj County, Drăgotești ranks No. 42 by population.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 6.6 m³ in Drăgotești, compared with an average of 38.6 m³ in Gorj County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.44 ‰ in Drăgotești, compared with an average of 1.64 ‰ in Gorj County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
Drăgotești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (47 businesses).
Drăgotești in numbers
Where is Drăgotești?
Neighbouring localities
- Slivilești4.2 km · 2,819
- Negomir4.5 km · 3,246
- Fărcășești8.0 km · 2,950
- Mătăsari8.7 km · 4,618
- Văgiulești8.9 km · 2,153
- Samarinești9.3 km · 1,569
- Urdari10 km · 2,894
- Bolboși11 km · 3,020
Localities of similar size
Population of Drăgotești over time
Drăgotești had 2,569 residents in 2016 and 2,275 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,424 |
| 2022 | 2,388 |
| 2023 | 2,365 |
| 2024 | 2,332 |
| 2025 | 2,305 |
| 2026 | 2,275 |
Did you know?
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,013 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Slivilești, 4.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Mătăsari (4,618 residents), 8.7 km away.
All indicators for Drăgotești
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 | Drăgotești | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.5 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,735 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.2 ‰ | 20.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 868 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.3 ‰ | 5.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,377 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.7 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,607 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Drăgotești | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.08 km | 7.36 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,435 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.44 ‰ | 1.64 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,209 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,126 | 166,326 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,216 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 494.9 ‰ | 494.2 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,470 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 55.3 m² | 48.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,030 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Drăgotești | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 31.6 ‰ | 43.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,406 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.20 ‰ | 2.62 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,489 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Drăgotești | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 113 ‰ | 228 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 850 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 |
Environment
| Indicator | Drăgotești | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 6.6 m³ | 38.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,492 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.08 km | 2.56 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,068 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Drăgotești | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.44 ‰ | 2.25 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,774 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.44 ‰ | 0.54 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,536 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Drăgotești | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 73 ‰ | 150 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,344 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,118 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Drăgotești
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 trade49 · 33.3%
- Accommodation and food services20 · 13.6%
- Transport and storage17 · 11.6%
- Construction14 · 9.5%
- Administrative and support services9 · 6.1%
- Other service activities9 · 6.1%
- Manufacturing7 · 4.8%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation7 · 4.8%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)47 · 32.0%
- Food and beverage service activities20 · 13.6%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines15 · 10.2%
- Construction of buildings13 · 8.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)13 · 8.8%
- Specialised construction activities12 · 8.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities12 · 8.2%
- Civil engineering6 · 4.1%
- Postal and courier activities5 · 3.4%
- Office administration and business support activities5 · 3.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Drăgotești?
Drăgotești has 2,275 residents (2026), ranking 2,090 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Drăgotești?
Drăgotești covers 28.6 km², with a density of 79 people per km².
Is the population of Drăgotești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Drăgotești went from 2,569 to 2,275, a change of −11.4%.
Where is Drăgotești?
Drăgotești is in Gorj County. Latitude 44.808, longitude 23.144.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Drăgotești?
In Drăgotești, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 6.6 m³ (2025), ranking 2,492 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Drăgotești?
In Drăgotești, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.44 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,209 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
Which localities border Drăgotești?
The nearest to Drăgotești are Slivilești (4.2 km), Negomir (4.5 km), Fărcășești (8.0 km), Mătăsari (8.7 km), Văgiulești (8.9 km).