Drăguțești: population and statistics
Drăguțești has a population of 5,005 (2026) across 62.2 km², or 80.5 people per km². It ranks 753 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is stable: +0.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,005 residents
- 62.2 km²
- 80 people/km²
Key points
Among the 70 localities in Gorj County, Drăguțești ranks No. 14 by population.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 31.2 ‰ in Drăguțești, compared with an average of 16.8 ‰ in Gorj County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant: 0.0 nights in Drăguțești, compared with an average of 1.0 nights in Gorj County and 2.0 nights nationally.
Drăguțești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (137 businesses).
Drăguțești in numbers
Where is Drăguțești?
Neighbouring localities
- Rovinari7.9 km · 12,387
- Bălești8.4 km · 7,587
- Târgu Jiu8.8 km · 89,104
- Dănești9.1 km · 3,723
- Bâlteni10 km · 7,161
- Fărcășești10 km · 2,950
- Telești12 km · 2,765
- Câlnic14 km · 2,192
Localities of similar size
Population of Drăguțești over time
Drăguțești had 4,997 residents in 2016 and 5,005 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,953 |
| 2022 | 4,887 |
| 2023 | 4,878 |
| 2024 | 4,910 |
| 2025 | 4,944 |
| 2026 | 5,005 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Gorj County for “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- “Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,713 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Rovinari (12,387 residents), 7.9 km away.
All indicators for Drăguțești
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 | Drăguțești | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 31.2 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 201 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.8 ‰ | 20.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,430 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.0 ‰ | 5.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,504 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.0 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,570 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Drăguțești | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.09 km | 7.36 km | 7.67 km | ranked 888 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.60 ‰ | 1.64 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 290 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,566 | 166,326 | 10,177,161 | ranked 605 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 512.7 ‰ | 494.2 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,277 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 50.9 m² | 48.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,489 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.60 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 298 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Drăguțești | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.62 km | 4.80 km | 6.17 km | ranked 783 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 121 m³ | 7,628 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 821 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Drăguțești | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 48.6 ‰ | 43.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 537 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.40 ‰ | 2.62 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 718 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Drăguțești | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 90 ‰ | 228 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,169 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.1% | 2.5% | 2.3% | ranked 1,670 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Drăguțești | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.0 nights | 1.0 | 0.4 | ranked 1,070 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 30 ‰ | 645 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 1,039 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.8 ‰ | 25.0 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,233 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Drăguțești | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 17.8 m³ | 38.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,938 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.20 km | 2.56 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,037 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Drăguțești | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.80 ‰ | 2.25 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 711 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.60 ‰ | 0.54 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 760 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Drăguțești | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 57 ‰ | 150 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,837 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,630 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Drăguțești
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 trade157 · 23.3%
- Transport and storage79 · 11.7%
- Construction67 · 9.9%
- Administrative and support services60 · 8.9%
- Professional, scientific and technical55 · 8.2%
- Manufacturing45 · 6.7%
- Other service activities44 · 6.5%
- Accommodation and food services37 · 5.5%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)137 · 20.3%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)68 · 10.1%
- Specialised construction activities62 · 9.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines61 · 9.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities55 · 8.2%
- Construction of buildings49 · 7.3%
- Food and beverage service activities36 · 5.3%
- Rental and leasing activities36 · 5.3%
- Other personal service activities29 · 4.3%
- Civil engineering26 · 3.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Drăguțești?
Drăguțești has 5,005 residents (2026), ranking 753 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Drăguțești?
Drăguțești covers 62.2 km², with a density of 80 people per km².
Is the population of Drăguțești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Drăguțești went from 4,997 to 5,005, a change of +0.2%.
Where is Drăguțești?
Drăguțești is in Gorj County. Latitude 44.960, longitude 23.237.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Drăguțești?
In Drăguțești, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 31.2 ‰ (2025), ranking 201 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant: what is the figure for Drăguțești?
In Drăguțești, “Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant” stands at 0.0 nights (2025), ranking 1,070 of 1,250 localities; the national median is 0.4 nights.
Which localities border Drăguțești?
The nearest to Drăguțești are Rovinari (7.9 km), Bălești (8.4 km), Târgu Jiu (8.8 km), Dănești (9.1 km), Bâlteni (10 km).