Dochia: population and statistics
Dochia has a population of 2,431 (2026) across 31.1 km², or 78.2 people per km². It ranks 1,962 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −4.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,431 residents
- 31.1 km²
- 78 people/km²
Key points
Among the 83 localities in Neamț County, Dochia ranks No. 64 by population.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.62 km in Dochia, compared with an average of 2.54 km in Neamț County and 3.05 km nationally.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.41 ‰ in Dochia, compared with an average of 1.72 ‰ in Neamț County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
Dochia: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (19 businesses).
Dochia in numbers
Where is Dochia?
Population of Dochia over time
Dochia had 2,557 residents in 2016 and 2,431 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,525 |
| 2022 | 2,498 |
| 2023 | 2,482 |
| 2024 | 2,472 |
| 2025 | 2,456 |
| 2026 | 2,431 |
Did you know?
- “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,352 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Girov (5,071 residents), 6.0 km away.
All indicators for Dochia
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 | Dochia | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.2 ‰ | 15.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,777 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.6 ‰ | 17.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 794 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.0 ‰ | 5.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,505 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.8 ‰ | 12.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,639 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Dochia | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.22 km | 3.94 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,999 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.23 ‰ | 1.85 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,438 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,038 | 240,582 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,369 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 427.0 ‰ | 445.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,336 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 45.9 m² | 51.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,123 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.82 ‰ | 1.92 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,268 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Dochia | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 18.5 ‰ | 33.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,541 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.41 ‰ | 1.72 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,952 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Dochia | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 34 ‰ | 161 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,811 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.0% | 2.6% | 2.3% | ranked 1,231 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Dochia | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 18.5 m³ | 21.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,886 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.62 km | 2.54 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,607 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Dochia | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.41 ‰ | 1.59 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,917 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.41 ‰ | 0.45 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,714 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Dochia | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 96 ‰ | 124 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,393 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.1 per 10,000 inh. | 2.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,258 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Dochia
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 trade27 · 28.1%
- Construction13 · 13.5%
- Transport and storage8 · 8.3%
- Professional, scientific and technical8 · 8.3%
- Manufacturing7 · 7.3%
- Administrative and support services7 · 7.3%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing6 · 6.2%
- Accommodation and food services6 · 6.2%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)19 · 19.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)15 · 15.6%
- Specialised construction activities13 · 13.5%
- Construction of buildings11 · 11.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines7 · 7.3%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services6 · 6.2%
- Civil engineering6 · 6.2%
- Food and beverage service activities6 · 6.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities5 · 5.2%
- Real estate activities5 · 5.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Dochia?
Dochia has 2,431 residents (2026), ranking 1,962 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Dochia?
Dochia covers 31.1 km², with a density of 78 people per km².
Is the population of Dochia growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Dochia went from 2,557 to 2,431, a change of −4.9%.
Where is Dochia?
Dochia is in Neamț County. Latitude 46.917, longitude 26.567.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Dochia?
In Dochia, “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.62 km (2025), ranking 1,607 of 1,695 localities; the national median is 4.05 km.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Dochia?
In Dochia, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.41 ‰ (2026), ranking 2,952 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
Which localities border Dochia?
The nearest to Dochia are Girov (6.0 km), Mărgineni (6.7 km), Ștefan cel Mare (8.0 km), Săvinești (9.0 km), Roznov (10.0 km).