Dumești (Iași County): population and statistics
Dumești has a population of 4,921 (2026) across 71.9 km², or 68.5 people per km². It ranks 774 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −3.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,921 residents
- 71.9 km²
- 68 people/km²
Key points
Among the 98 localities in Iași County, Dumești ranks No. 47 by population.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 74.0 m² in Dumești, compared with an average of 48.4 m² in Iași County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.20 ‰ in Dumești, compared with an average of 5.12 ‰ in Iași County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Dumești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (39 businesses).
Dumești in numbers
Where is Dumești?
Neighbouring localities
- Lețcani5.4 km · 8,204
- Podu Iloaiei7.5 km · 11,971
- Popești7.6 km · 7,150
- Horlești8.2 km · 3,003
- Românești9.8 km · 1,659
- Rediu9.8 km · 10,607
- Valea Lupului11 km · 18,689
- Miroslava11 km · 35,792
Localities of similar size
Population of Dumești over time
Dumești had 5,089 residents in 2016 and 4,921 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,011 |
| 2022 | 4,954 |
| 2023 | 4,915 |
| 2024 | 4,902 |
| 2025 | 4,912 |
| 2026 | 4,921 |
Did you know?
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,066 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Lețcani (8,204 residents), 5.4 km away.
All indicators for Dumești
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 | Dumești | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.5 ‰ | 25.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,283 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.2 ‰ | 30.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,099 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.1 ‰ | 7.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,015 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.8 ‰ | 8.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,584 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Dumești | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.82 km | 3.80 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,333 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.67 ‰ | 2.21 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 277 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,254 | 417,276 | 10,177,161 | ranked 749 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 458.0 ‰ | 423.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,922 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 74.0 m² | 48.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 88 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.06 ‰ | 3.34 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 251 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Dumești | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 17.1 ‰ | 46.5 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,668 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.83 ‰ | 3.19 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,823 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Dumești | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 65 ‰ | 189 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,726 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.1% | 1.5% | 2.3% | ranked 2,352 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Dumești | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 19.1 m³ | 30.8 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,847 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.80 km | 2.19 km | 4.05 km | ranked 688 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Dumești | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.20 ‰ | 5.12 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,705 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.20 ‰ | 0.59 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,651 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.61 ‰ | 1.35 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 738 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Dumești | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 113 ‰ | 187 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 869 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.1 per 10,000 inh. | 2.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,258 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Dumești
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 trade55 · 23.7%
- Construction39 · 16.8%
- Accommodation and food services23 · 9.9%
- Transport and storage22 · 9.5%
- Administrative and support services18 · 7.8%
- Real estate16 · 6.9%
- Professional, scientific and technical14 · 6.0%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing10 · 4.3%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)39 · 16.8%
- Specialised construction activities37 · 15.9%
- Construction of buildings31 · 13.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)31 · 13.4%
- Food and beverage service activities22 · 9.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines16 · 6.9%
- Real estate activities16 · 6.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities15 · 6.5%
- Civil engineering11 · 4.7%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services10 · 4.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Dumești?
Dumești has 4,921 residents (2026), ranking 774 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Dumești?
Dumești covers 71.9 km², with a density of 68 people per km².
Is the population of Dumești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Dumești went from 5,089 to 4,921, a change of −3.3%.
Where is Dumești?
Dumești is in Iași County. Latitude 47.181, longitude 27.351.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Dumești?
In Dumești, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 74.0 m² (2025), ranking 88 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Dumești?
In Dumești, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.20 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,705 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Which localities border Dumești?
The nearest to Dumești are Lețcani (5.4 km), Podu Iloaiei (7.5 km), Popești (7.6 km), Horlești (8.2 km), Românești (9.8 km).