Dobreni: population and statistics
Dobreni has a population of 1,823 (2026) across 24.2 km², or 75.3 people per km². It ranks 2,491 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +0.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,823 residents
- 24.2 km²
- 75 people/km²
Key points
Among the 83 localities in Neamț County, Dobreni ranks No. 76 by population.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 31.3 ‰ in Dobreni, compared with an average of 15.3 ‰ in Neamț County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 4.94 ‰ in Dobreni, compared with an average of 1.85 ‰ in Neamț County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
Dobreni: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (34 businesses).
Dobreni in numbers
Where is Dobreni?
Population of Dobreni over time
Dobreni had 1,807 residents in 2016 and 1,823 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,822 |
| 2022 | 1,796 |
| 2023 | 1,786 |
| 2024 | 1,801 |
| 2025 | 1,819 |
| 2026 | 1,823 |
Did you know?
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,389 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Bodești (4,341 residents), 2.9 km away.
All indicators for Dobreni
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 | Dobreni | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 31.3 ‰ | 15.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 200 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.5 ‰ | 17.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 493 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.8 ‰ | 5.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,916 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.0 ‰ | 12.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,199 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Dobreni | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.73 km | 3.94 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,301 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.94 ‰ | 1.85 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 252 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 973 | 240,582 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,492 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 533.7 ‰ | 445.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,061 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 51.0 m² | 51.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,478 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.55 ‰ | 1.92 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,505 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Dobreni | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 45.5 ‰ | 33.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 650 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.39 ‰ | 1.72 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 398 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Dobreni | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 137 ‰ | 161 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 668 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.7% | 2.6% | 2.3% | ranked 1,011 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Dobreni | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.2 nights | 1.4 | 0.4 | ranked 741 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 88 ‰ | 743 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 841 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.5 ‰ | 24.6 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,005 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Dobreni | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 15.4 m³ | 21.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,094 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Dobreni | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.55 ‰ | 1.59 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,309 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.55 ‰ | 0.45 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 937 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Dobreni | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 67 ‰ | 124 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,558 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.5 per 10,000 inh. | 2.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 688 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Dobreni
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 trade49 · 21.9%
- Administrative and support services26 · 11.6%
- Transport and storage25 · 11.2%
- Manufacturing21 · 9.4%
- Construction19 · 8.5%
- Professional, scientific and technical16 · 7.1%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing13 · 5.8%
- Accommodation and food services11 · 4.9%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)34 · 15.2%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)29 · 12.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines20 · 8.9%
- Specialised construction activities19 · 8.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities16 · 7.1%
- Construction of buildings13 · 5.8%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services9 · 4.0%
- Civil engineering9 · 4.0%
- Food and beverage service activities9 · 4.0%
- Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing9 · 4.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Dobreni?
Dobreni has 1,823 residents (2026), ranking 2,491 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Dobreni?
Dobreni covers 24.2 km², with a density of 75 people per km².
Is the population of Dobreni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Dobreni went from 1,807 to 1,823, a change of +0.9%.
Where is Dobreni?
Dobreni is in Neamț County. Latitude 46.992, longitude 26.423.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Dobreni?
In Dobreni, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 31.3 ‰ (2025), ranking 200 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Dobreni?
In Dobreni, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 4.94 ‰ (2025), ranking 252 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
Which localities border Dobreni?
The nearest to Dobreni are Bodești (2.9 km), Negrești (6.9 km), Girov (8.1 km), Piatra Neamț (8.2 km), Ștefan cel Mare (9.2 km).