Dobrovăț: population and statistics
Dobrovăț has a population of 2,152 (2026) across 92.6 km², or 23.2 people per km². It ranks 2,215 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −10.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,152 residents
- 92.6 km²
- 23 people/km²
Key points
Among the 98 localities in Iași County, Dobrovăț ranks No. 89 by population.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.39 ‰ in Dobrovăț, compared with an average of 1.35 ‰ in Iași County and 1.08 ‰ nationally.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 10.2 ‰ in Dobrovăț, compared with an average of 30.9 ‰ in Iași County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Dobrovăț: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (34 businesses).
Dobrovăț in numbers
Where is Dobrovăț?
Neighbouring localities
- Tăcuta4.5 km · 3,003
- Schitu Duca6.8 km · 3,796
- Scânteia9.8 km · 13,777
- Codăești11 km · 3,999
- Grajduri12 km · 6,040
- Bârnova12 km · 10,208
- Costuleni12 km · 7,550
- Ciortești13 km · 3,907
Localities of similar size
Population of Dobrovăț over time
Dobrovăț had 2,415 residents in 2016 and 2,152 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,255 |
| 2022 | 2,189 |
| 2023 | 2,173 |
| 2024 | 2,164 |
| 2025 | 2,150 |
| 2026 | 2,152 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Iași County for “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 12,968 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Tăcuta, 4.5 km away.
All indicators for Dobrovăț
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 | Dobrovăț | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.9 ‰ | 25.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 785 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.2 ‰ | 30.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,996 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.7 ‰ | 7.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,930 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.4 ‰ | 8.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,199 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Dobrovăț | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.25 ‰ | 2.21 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 492 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,560 | 417,276 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,437 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 724.9 ‰ | 423.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 210 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 35.9 m² | 48.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,983 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.11 ‰ | 3.34 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 187 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Dobrovăț | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 30.7 ‰ | 46.5 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,471 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.79 ‰ | 3.19 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,053 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Dobrovăț | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 79 ‰ | 189 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,390 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.8% | 1.5% | 2.3% | ranked 980 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Dobrovăț | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.46 ‰ | 5.12 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,666 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.46 ‰ | 0.59 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,395 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.39 ‰ | 1.35 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 82 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Dobrovăț | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 78 ‰ | 187 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,122 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.6 per 10,000 inh. | 2.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,008 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Dobrovăț
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 trade44 · 24.9%
- Professional, scientific and technical18 · 10.2%
- Administrative and support services18 · 10.2%
- Construction16 · 9.0%
- Manufacturing15 · 8.5%
- Transport and storage15 · 8.5%
- Information and communication10 · 5.6%
- Other service activities9 · 5.1%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)34 · 19.2%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)31 · 17.5%
- Construction of buildings14 · 7.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines13 · 7.3%
- Warehousing and transport support activities12 · 6.8%
- Specialised construction activities11 · 6.2%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities11 · 6.2%
- Rental and leasing activities11 · 6.2%
- Publishing activities7 · 4.0%
- Office administration and business support activities7 · 4.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Dobrovăț?
Dobrovăț has 2,152 residents (2026), ranking 2,215 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Dobrovăț?
Dobrovăț covers 92.6 km², with a density of 23 people per km².
Is the population of Dobrovăț growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Dobrovăț went from 2,415 to 2,152, a change of −10.9%.
Where is Dobrovăț?
Dobrovăț is in Iași County. Latitude 46.963, longitude 27.705.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Dobrovăț?
In Dobrovăț, “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.39 ‰ (2024), ranking 82 of 2,248 localities; the national median is 0.47 ‰.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Dobrovăț?
In Dobrovăț, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 10.2 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,996 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Which localities border Dobrovăț?
The nearest to Dobrovăț are Tăcuta (4.5 km), Schitu Duca (6.8 km), Scânteia (9.8 km), Codăești (11 km), Grajduri (12 km).