Drăgoești (Ialomița County): population and statistics
Drăgoești has a population of 893 (2026) across 47.4 km², or 18.9 people per km². It ranks 3,086 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −4.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 893 residents
- 47.4 km²
- 19 people/km²
Key points
Among the 66 localities in Ialomița County, Drăgoești ranks No. 65 by population.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 970.9 ‰ in Drăgoești, compared with an average of 448.9 ‰ in Ialomița County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 29.1 ‰ in Drăgoești, compared with an average of 18.7 ‰ in Ialomița County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Drăgoești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (21 businesses).
Drăgoești in numbers
Where is Drăgoești?
Population of Drăgoești over time
Drăgoești had 938 residents in 2016 and 893 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 910 |
| 2022 | 901 |
| 2023 | 895 |
| 2024 | 905 |
| 2025 | 906 |
| 2026 | 893 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Ialomița County for “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- Number 1 in Ialomița County for “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,634 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.8 times lower than the national average.
All indicators for Drăgoești
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 | Drăgoești | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 26.9 ‰ | 15.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 335 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 29.1 ‰ | 18.7 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 103 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.0 ‰ | 7.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 706 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.4 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 168 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Drăgoești | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.34 km | 6.39 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,670 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.36 ‰ | 2.33 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 474 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 867 | 122,025 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,692 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 970.9 ‰ | 448.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 38 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 35.2 m² | 45.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 3,011 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Drăgoești | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 48.2 ‰ | 33.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 557 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.48 ‰ | 2.12 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 378 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Drăgoești | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 256 ‰ | 180 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 274 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.1% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 2,352 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Drăgoești | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 24.6 m³ | 36.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,470 of 2,656 |
Education
| Indicator | Drăgoești | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 65 ‰ | 125 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,617 of 3,158 |
Businesses by activity: Drăgoești
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 trade28 · 24.6%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing13 · 11.4%
- Accommodation and food services9 · 7.9%
- Transport and storage8 · 7.0%
- Real estate8 · 7.0%
- Manufacturing7 · 6.1%
- Professional, scientific and technical7 · 6.1%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation7 · 6.1%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)21 · 18.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)16 · 14.0%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services10 · 8.8%
- Real estate activities8 · 7.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities7 · 6.1%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities7 · 6.1%
- Specialised construction activities6 · 5.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines6 · 5.3%
- Food and beverage service activities6 · 5.3%
- Head offices and management consultancy5 · 4.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Drăgoești?
Drăgoești has 893 residents (2026), ranking 3,086 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Drăgoești?
Drăgoești covers 47.4 km², with a density of 19 people per km².
Is the population of Drăgoești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Drăgoești went from 938 to 893, a change of −4.8%.
Where is Drăgoești?
Drăgoești is in Ialomița County. Latitude 44.567, longitude 26.550.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Drăgoești?
In Drăgoești, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 970.9 ‰ (2025), ranking 38 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Drăgoești?
In Drăgoești, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 29.1 ‰ (2025), ranking 103 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Which localities border Drăgoești?
The nearest to Drăgoești are Roșiori (4.6 km), Movilița (9.8 km), Bărcănești (11 km), Tămădău Mare (11 km), Coșereni (11 km).