Dascălu: population and statistics
Dascălu has a population of 3,270 (2026) across 38.9 km², or 84.1 people per km². It ranks 1,412 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +13.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,270 residents
- 38.9 km²
- 84 people/km²
Key points
Among the 40 localities in Ilfov County, Dascălu ranks No. 36 by population.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 14.98 ‰ in Dascălu, compared with an average of 12.82 ‰ in Ilfov County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 36.70 ‰ in Dascălu, compared with an average of 6.59 ‰ in Ilfov County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
Dascălu: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (175 businesses).
Dascălu in numbers
Where is Dascălu?
Population of Dascălu over time
Dascălu had 2,883 residents in 2016 and 3,270 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,996 |
| 2022 | 3,016 |
| 2023 | 3,053 |
| 2024 | 3,113 |
| 2025 | 3,227 |
| 2026 | 3,270 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Ilfov County for “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,448 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Moara Vlăsiei (6,792 residents), 4.2 km away.
All indicators for Dascălu
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 | Dascălu | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 30.9 ‰ | 52.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 206 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.0 ‰ | 24.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,148 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.3 ‰ | 8.0 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,347 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.0 ‰ | 7.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,199 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Dascălu | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 36.70 ‰ | 6.59 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,143 | 312,516 | 10,177,161 | ranked 835 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 655.4 ‰ | 570.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 392 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 50.5 m² | 71.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,549 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.73 ‰ | 14.48 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 123 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Dascălu | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.27 km | 5.51 km | 6.17 km | ranked 228 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 355 m³ | 23,072 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 325 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Dascălu | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 119.3 ‰ | 144.5 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 33 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 14.98 ‰ | 12.82 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 12 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Dascălu | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 107 ‰ | 336 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 918 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.8% | 0.3% | 2.3% | ranked 2,620 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Dascălu | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.41 km | 2.90 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,461 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Dascălu | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.53 ‰ | 2.23 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 317 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.61 ‰ | 0.39 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 732 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.92 ‰ | 0.58 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 293 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Dascălu | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 112 ‰ | 119 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 888 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.1 per 10,000 inh. | 2.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,857 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Dascălu
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 trade236 · 22.4%
- Transport and storage170 · 16.1%
- Administrative and support services111 · 10.5%
- Professional, scientific and technical105 · 10.0%
- Construction86 · 8.2%
- Manufacturing70 · 6.6%
- Information and communication57 · 5.4%
- Other service activities48 · 4.6%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)175 · 16.6%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines145 · 13.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)127 · 12.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities82 · 7.8%
- Specialised construction activities78 · 7.4%
- Information service activities50 · 4.7%
- Rental and leasing activities48 · 4.6%
- Advertising and market research46 · 4.4%
- Office administration and business support activities45 · 4.3%
- Construction of buildings39 · 3.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Dascălu?
Dascălu has 3,270 residents (2026), ranking 1,412 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Dascălu?
Dascălu covers 38.9 km², with a density of 84 people per km².
Is the population of Dascălu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Dascălu went from 2,883 to 3,270, a change of +13.4%.
Where is Dascălu?
Dascălu is in Ilfov County. Latitude 44.601, longitude 26.250.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Dascălu?
In Dascălu, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 14.98 ‰ (2026), ranking 12 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Dascălu?
In Dascălu, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 36.70 ‰ (2025), ranking 1 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
Which localities border Dascălu?
The nearest to Dascălu are Moara Vlăsiei (4.2 km), Petrăchioaia (5.7 km), Ștefăneștii de Jos (8.3 km), Grădiștea (8.4 km), Afumați (8.4 km).