Dolhești (Iași County): population and statistics
Dolhești has a population of 2,815 (2026) across 57.7 km², or 48.8 people per km². It ranks 1,710 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −0.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,815 residents
- 57.7 km²
- 49 people/km²
Key points
Among the 98 localities in Iași County, Dolhești ranks No. 82 by population.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 75.7 ‰ in Dolhești, compared with an average of 25.3 ‰ in Iași County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 10.1% in Dolhești, compared with an average of 1.5% in Iași County and 2.0% nationally.
Dolhești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (19 businesses).
Dolhești in numbers
Where is Dolhești?
Neighbouring localities
- Bunești-Averești5.6 km · 2,137
- Ciortești6.4 km · 3,907
- Moșna6.8 km · 5,001
- Cozmești7.1 km · 6,068
- Miclești7.6 km · 2,586
- Boțești8.9 km · 1,760
- Răducăneni11 km · 9,559
- Arsura11 km · 1,670
Localities of similar size
Population of Dolhești over time
Dolhești had 2,833 residents in 2016 and 2,815 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,720 |
| 2022 | 2,675 |
| 2023 | 2,651 |
| 2024 | 2,629 |
| 2025 | 2,634 |
| 2026 | 2,815 |
Did you know?
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,078 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Bunești-Averești, 5.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Moșna (5,001 residents), 6.8 km away.
All indicators for Dolhești
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 | Dolhești | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 75.7 ‰ | 25.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 26 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.9 ‰ | 30.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,176 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.7 ‰ | 7.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 329 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.2 ‰ | 8.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,923 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Dolhești | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,204 | 417,276 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,048 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 427.7 ‰ | 423.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,325 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 48.1 m² | 48.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,843 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Dolhești | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 26.6 ‰ | 46.5 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,818 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.07 ‰ | 3.19 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,490 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Dolhești | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 52 ‰ | 189 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,151 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 10.1% | 1.5% | 2.3% | ranked 214 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Dolhești | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.36 ‰ | 5.12 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,148 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.36 ‰ | 0.59 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,992 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.07 ‰ | 1.35 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 194 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Dolhești | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 103 ‰ | 187 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,155 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 2.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,518 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Dolhești
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 trade24 · 19.5%
- Manufacturing18 · 14.6%
- Construction18 · 14.6%
- Transport and storage14 · 11.4%
- Administrative and support services13 · 10.6%
- Accommodation and food services9 · 7.3%
- Professional, scientific and technical6 · 4.9%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation6 · 4.9%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)19 · 15.4%
- Construction of buildings14 · 11.4%
- Specialised construction activities13 · 10.6%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines11 · 8.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)10 · 8.1%
- Food and beverage service activities9 · 7.3%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)7 · 5.7%
- Warehousing and transport support activities6 · 4.9%
- Rental and leasing activities6 · 4.9%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services5 · 4.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Dolhești?
Dolhești has 2,815 residents (2026), ranking 1,710 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Dolhești?
Dolhești covers 57.7 km², with a density of 49 people per km².
Is the population of Dolhești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Dolhești went from 2,833 to 2,815, a change of −0.6%.
Where is Dolhești?
Dolhești is in Iași County. Latitude 46.867, longitude 27.911.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Dolhești?
In Dolhești, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 75.7 ‰ (2025), ranking 26 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Dolhești?
In Dolhești, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 10.1% (2026), ranking 214 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Which localities border Dolhești?
The nearest to Dolhești are Bunești-Averești (5.6 km), Ciortești (6.4 km), Moșna (6.8 km), Cozmești (7.1 km), Miclești (7.6 km).