Dragomirești (Maramureș County): population and statistics
Dragomirești has a population of 3,012 (2026) across 101.0 km², or 29.8 people per km². It ranks 1,575 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −7.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,012 residents
- 101.0 km²
- 30 people/km²
Key points
Among the 76 localities in Maramureș County, Dragomirești ranks No. 45 by population.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 9.0 ‰ in Dragomirești, compared with an average of 13.5 ‰ in Maramureș County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 67.8 m² in Dragomirești, compared with an average of 55.3 m² in Maramureș County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Dragomirești: the most common activity among active businesses is Construction of buildings (51 businesses).
Dragomirești in numbers
Where is Dragomirești?
Population of Dragomirești over time
Dragomirești had 3,263 residents in 2016 and 3,012 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,125 |
| 2022 | 3,092 |
| 2023 | 3,090 |
| 2024 | 3,058 |
| 2025 | 3,032 |
| 2026 | 3,012 |
Did you know?
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 14,141 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Săliștea de Sus (4,713 residents), 4.8 km away.
All indicators for Dragomirești
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 | Dragomirești | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.0 ‰ | 13.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,934 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.3 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,577 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.3 ‰ | 6.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,347 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.6 ‰ | 10.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,324 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Dragomirești | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.59 km | 5.63 km | 7.67 km | ranked 972 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.33 ‰ | 2.03 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,358 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,493 | 213,319 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,543 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 495.7 ‰ | 422.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,452 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 67.8 m² | 55.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 236 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.33 ‰ | 2.07 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 942 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Dragomirești | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 41.8 ‰ | 50.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 785 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.66 ‰ | 3.58 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,128 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Dragomirești | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 77 ‰ | 216 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,439 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.9% | 1.6% | 2.3% | ranked 948 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Dragomirești | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.1 nights | 1.3 | 0.4 | ranked 868 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18 ‰ | 687 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 1,109 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.3 ‰ | 28.5 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,189 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Dragomirești | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 59.8 m³ | 38.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 259 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.70 km | 3.36 km | 4.05 km | ranked 333 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Dragomirești | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.33 ‰ | 2.03 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,277 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.33 ‰ | 0.50 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,137 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.00 ‰ | 0.94 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 229 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Dragomirești | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 76 ‰ | 144 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,204 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 458 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Dragomirești
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
- Construction57 · 21.0%
- Wholesale and retail trade52 · 19.2%
- Transport and storage38 · 14.0%
- Administrative and support services23 · 8.5%
- Manufacturing22 · 8.1%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing17 · 6.3%
- Accommodation and food services17 · 6.3%
- Other service activities11 · 4.1%
Most common activities
- Construction of buildings51 · 18.8%
- Specialised construction activities49 · 18.1%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)39 · 14.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines38 · 14.0%
- Civil engineering35 · 12.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)26 · 9.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities24 · 8.9%
- Food and beverage service activities13 · 4.8%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities13 · 4.8%
- Forestry and logging12 · 4.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Dragomirești?
Dragomirești has 3,012 residents (2026), ranking 1,575 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Dragomirești?
Dragomirești covers 101.0 km², with a density of 30 people per km².
Is the population of Dragomirești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Dragomirești went from 3,263 to 3,012, a change of −7.7%.
Where is Dragomirești?
Dragomirești is in Maramureș County. Latitude 47.667, longitude 24.291.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Dragomirești?
In Dragomirești, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 9.0 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,934 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Dragomirești?
In Dragomirești, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 67.8 m² (2025), ranking 236 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Which localities border Dragomirești?
The nearest to Dragomirești are Săliștea de Sus (4.8 km), Bogdan Vodă (4.9 km), Ieud (7.7 km), Vișeu de Jos (8.9 km), Șieu (9.3 km).