Domnești (Ilfov County): population and statistics
Domnești has a population of 12,524 (2026) across 37.8 km², or 332 people per km². It ranks 180 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +47.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 12,524 residents
- 37.8 km²
- 332 people/km²
Key points
Among the 40 localities in Ilfov County, Domnești ranks No. 12 by population.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 143.7 ‰ in Domnești, compared with an average of 144.5 ‰ in Ilfov County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 17.65 ‰ in Domnești, compared with an average of 6.59 ‰ in Ilfov County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
Domnești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (878 businesses).
Domnești in numbers
Where is Domnești?
Population of Domnești over time
Domnești had 8,484 residents in 2016 and 12,524 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 10,312 |
| 2022 | 10,629 |
| 2023 | 10,972 |
| 2024 | 11,436 |
| 2025 | 12,040 |
| 2026 | 12,524 |
Did you know?
- “Active companies in the trade register 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 99% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,291 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.7 times the national average.
- The nearest locality is Clinceni, 2.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Bragadiru (38,983 residents), 5.8 km away.
All indicators for Domnești
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 | Domnești | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 60.4 ‰ | 52.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 42 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.0 ‰ | 24.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 555 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) | 8.1 ‰ | 7.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,941 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Domnești | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.19 km | 3.60 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,415 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.65 ‰ | 6.59 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 22 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 6,963 | 312,516 | 10,177,161 | ranked 151 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 556.0 ‰ | 570.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 878 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 69.5 m² | 71.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 181 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.72 ‰ | 14.48 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 20 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Domnești | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.30 km | 5.51 km | 6.17 km | ranked 226 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 623 m³ | 23,072 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 92 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Domnești | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 143.7 ‰ | 144.5 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 14 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 10.30 ‰ | 12.82 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 27 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Domnești | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 200 ‰ | 336 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 399 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.4% | 0.3% | 2.3% | ranked 2,971 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Domnești | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 29.2 m³ | 39.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,177 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.07 km | 2.90 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,070 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Domnești | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.80 ‰ | 2.23 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 711 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.40 ‰ | 0.39 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,772 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.16 ‰ | 0.58 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 2,070 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Domnești | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 119 ‰ | 119 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 729 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.4 per 10,000 inh. | 2.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,329 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Domnești
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 trade1,057 · 19.0%
- Professional, scientific and technical632 · 11.3%
- Administrative and support services606 · 10.9%
- Construction483 · 8.7%
- Transport and storage481 · 8.6%
- Manufacturing399 · 7.2%
- Information and communication361 · 6.5%
- Real estate321 · 5.8%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)878 · 15.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)599 · 10.7%
- Specialised construction activities445 · 8.0%
- Office administration and business support activities359 · 6.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines347 · 6.2%
- Head offices and management consultancy327 · 5.9%
- Real estate activities321 · 5.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities312 · 5.6%
- Construction of buildings272 · 4.9%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities271 · 4.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Domnești?
Domnești has 12,524 residents (2026), ranking 180 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Domnești?
Domnești covers 37.8 km², with a density of 332 people per km².
Is the population of Domnești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Domnești went from 8,484 to 12,524, a change of +47.6%.
Where is Domnești?
Domnești is in Ilfov County. Latitude 44.400, longitude 25.917.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Domnești?
In Domnești, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 143.7 ‰ (2026), ranking 14 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Domnești?
In Domnești, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 17.65 ‰ (2025), ranking 22 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
Which localities border Domnești?
The nearest to Domnești are Clinceni (2.7 km), Bragadiru (5.8 km), Ciorogârla (6.2 km), Cornetu (6.2 km), Dragomirești-Vale (7.5 km).