Dobroești: population and statistics
Dobroești has a population of 15,547 (2026) across 11.4 km², or 1,364 people per km². It ranks 147 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +75.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 15,547 residents
- 11.4 km²
- 1,364 people/km²
Key points
Among the 40 localities in Ilfov County, Dobroești ranks No. 9 by population.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 222.7 ‰ in Dobroești, compared with an average of 144.5 ‰ in Ilfov County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 70.6 ‰ in Dobroești, compared with an average of 52.2 ‰ in Ilfov County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Dobroești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (1,602 businesses).
Dobroești in numbers
Where is Dobroești?
Population of Dobroești over time
Dobroești had 8,886 residents in 2016 and 15,547 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 11,884 |
| 2022 | 12,419 |
| 2023 | 13,212 |
| 2024 | 13,982 |
| 2025 | 14,777 |
| 2026 | 15,547 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Ilfov County for “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,597 football pitches.
- Its population density is 15.0 times the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Pantelimon (33,263 residents), 1.9 km away.
All indicators for Dobroești
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 | Dobroești | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 70.6 ‰ | 52.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 31 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.2 ‰ | 24.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 416 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.7 ‰ | 8.0 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 812 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.1 ‰ | 7.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 3,033 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Dobroești | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.39 km | 3.60 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,368 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.17 ‰ | 6.59 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 173 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 10,304 | 312,516 | 10,177,161 | ranked 98 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 662.8 ‰ | 570.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 368 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 66.4 m² | 71.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 271 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 31.39 ‰ | 14.48 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 11 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Dobroești | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.76 km | 5.51 km | 6.17 km | ranked 770 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 641 m³ | 23,072 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 86 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Dobroești | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 222.7 ‰ | 144.5 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 23.22 ‰ | 12.82 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Dobroești | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 325 ‰ | 336 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 131 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.2% | 0.3% | 2.3% | ranked 3,073 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Dobroești | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 82.3 m³ | 39.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 126 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.27 km | 2.90 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,023 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Dobroești | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.58 ‰ | 2.23 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,225 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.32 ‰ | 0.39 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,210 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.39 ‰ | 0.58 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,367 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Dobroești | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 89 ‰ | 119 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,652 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.9 per 10,000 inh. | 2.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,697 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Dobroești
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 trade2,157 · 24.3%
- Transport and storage1,049 · 11.8%
- Administrative and support services902 · 10.2%
- Professional, scientific and technical850 · 9.6%
- Construction699 · 7.9%
- Real estate521 · 5.9%
- Manufacturing501 · 5.6%
- Information and communication470 · 5.3%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)1,602 · 18.0%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)1,388 · 15.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities687 · 7.7%
- Specialised construction activities609 · 6.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines603 · 6.8%
- Real estate activities521 · 5.9%
- Office administration and business support activities480 · 5.4%
- Head offices and management consultancy478 · 5.4%
- Construction of buildings461 · 5.2%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities363 · 4.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Dobroești?
Dobroești has 15,547 residents (2026), ranking 147 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Dobroești?
Dobroești covers 11.4 km², with a density of 1,364 people per km².
Is the population of Dobroești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Dobroești went from 8,886 to 15,547, a change of +75.0%.
Where is Dobroești?
Dobroești is in Ilfov County. Latitude 44.455, longitude 26.180.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Dobroești?
In Dobroești, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 222.7 ‰ (2026), ranking 2 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Dobroești?
In Dobroești, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 70.6 ‰ (2025), ranking 31 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Which localities border Dobroești?
The nearest to Dobroești are Pantelimon (1.9 km), Voluntari (4.3 km), Bucharest (8.0 km), Popești-Leordeni (8.4 km), Găneasa (8.5 km).