Dobra (Hunedoara County): population and statistics
Dobra has a population of 3,199 (2026) across 119.7 km², or 26.7 people per km². It ranks 1,448 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −4.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,199 residents
- 119.7 km²
- 27 people/km²
Key points
Among the 69 localities in Hunedoara County, Dobra ranks No. 21 by population.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.56 km in Dobra, compared with an average of 3.55 km in Hunedoara County and 3.05 km nationally.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 4.38 ‰ in Dobra, compared with an average of 2.88 ‰ in Hunedoara County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
Dobra: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (59 businesses).
Dobra in numbers
Where is Dobra?
Neighbouring localities
- Gurasada4.4 km · 1,277
- Lăpugiu de Jos7.3 km · 1,403
- Ilia7.4 km · 3,356
- Burjuc8.5 km · 737
- Vorța14 km · 683
- Bătrâna15 km · 109
- Brănișca16 km · 1,448
- Zam16 km · 1,502
All localities in Hunedoara County
Localities of similar size
Population of Dobra over time
Dobra had 3,355 residents in 2016 and 3,199 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,187 |
| 2022 | 3,153 |
| 2023 | 3,169 |
| 2024 | 3,166 |
| 2025 | 3,185 |
| 2026 | 3,199 |
Did you know?
- “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 16,759 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Gurasada, 4.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Deva (63,068 residents), 27 km away.
All indicators for Dobra
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 | Dobra | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 25.6 ‰ | 13.9 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 400 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.3 ‰ | 18.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,074 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.5 ‰ | 5.0 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,256 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.7 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,136 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Dobra | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.50 km | 5.11 km | 7.67 km | ranked 989 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,649 | 213,611 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,333 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 515.5 ‰ | 506.6 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,257 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 52.5 m² | 49.0 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,315 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Dobra | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 40.6 ‰ | 48.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 829 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.38 ‰ | 2.88 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 402 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Dobra | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 47 ‰ | 242 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,331 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.1% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 1,670 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Dobra | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.6 nights | 0.9 | 0.4 | ranked 464 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 518 ‰ | 550 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 359 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.8 ‰ | 28.7 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 613 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Dobra | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 39.4 m³ | 48.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 695 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.56 km | 3.55 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,616 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Dobra | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.63 ‰ | 3.00 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,081 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.63 ‰ | 0.60 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 668 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.63 ‰ | 0.87 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 703 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Dobra | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 113 ‰ | 132 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 869 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.1 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,857 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Dobra
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 trade83 · 24.9%
- Transport and storage54 · 16.2%
- Accommodation and food services30 · 9.0%
- Construction28 · 8.4%
- Administrative and support services28 · 8.4%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing23 · 6.9%
- Manufacturing23 · 6.9%
- Other service activities16 · 4.8%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)59 · 17.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)49 · 14.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines45 · 13.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities30 · 9.0%
- Specialised construction activities26 · 7.8%
- Food and beverage service activities24 · 7.2%
- Construction of buildings20 · 6.0%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services15 · 4.5%
- Forestry and logging14 · 4.2%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities14 · 4.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Dobra?
Dobra has 3,199 residents (2026), ranking 1,448 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Dobra?
Dobra covers 119.7 km², with a density of 27 people per km².
Is the population of Dobra growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Dobra went from 3,355 to 3,199, a change of −4.6%.
Where is Dobra?
Dobra is in Hunedoara County. Latitude 45.914, longitude 22.567.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Dobra?
In Dobra, “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.56 km (2025), ranking 1,616 of 1,695 localities; the national median is 4.05 km.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Dobra?
In Dobra, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 4.38 ‰ (2026), ranking 402 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
Which localities border Dobra?
The nearest to Dobra are Gurasada (4.4 km), Lăpugiu de Jos (7.3 km), Ilia (7.4 km), Burjuc (8.5 km), Vorța (14 km).