Doljești: population and statistics
Doljești has a population of 7,328 (2026) across 34.7 km², or 211 people per km². It ranks 412 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −4.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 7,328 residents
- 34.7 km²
- 211 people/km²
Key points
Among the 83 localities in Neamț County, Doljești ranks No. 15 by population.
Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.1 ‰ in Doljești, compared with an average of 24.6 ‰ in Neamț County and 29.5 ‰ nationally.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 1.4 in Doljești, compared with an average of 2.7 per 10,000 inh. in Neamț County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Doljești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (39 businesses).
Doljești in numbers
Where is Doljești?
Population of Doljești over time
Doljești had 7,659 residents in 2016 and 7,328 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 7,555 |
| 2022 | 7,531 |
| 2023 | 7,478 |
| 2024 | 7,417 |
| 2025 | 7,407 |
| 2026 | 7,328 |
Did you know?
- “Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,861 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.3 times the national average.
- The nearest locality is Oțeleni, 4.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Săbăoani (11,592 residents), 8.9 km away.
All indicators for Doljești
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 | Doljești | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.1 ‰ | 15.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,916 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.7 ‰ | 17.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,967 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.4 ‰ | 5.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,728 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.4 ‰ | 12.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,693 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Doljești | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.02 km | 3.94 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,762 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.36 ‰ | 1.85 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,334 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,628 | 240,582 | 10,177,161 | ranked 573 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 358.6 ‰ | 445.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,974 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 53.5 m² | 51.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,203 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.09 ‰ | 1.92 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,081 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Doljești | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.19 km | 3.91 km | 6.17 km | ranked 305 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 128 m³ | 6,207 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 809 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Doljești | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 12.7 ‰ | 33.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,926 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.96 ‰ | 1.72 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,588 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Doljești | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 31 ‰ | 161 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,905 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 4.1% | 2.6% | 2.3% | ranked 888 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Doljești | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.0 nights | 1.4 | 0.4 | ranked 1,070 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 27 ‰ | 743 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 1,058 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.1 ‰ | 24.6 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,348 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Doljești | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 11.2 m³ | 21.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,311 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.91 km | 2.54 km | 4.05 km | ranked 527 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Doljești | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.27 ‰ | 1.59 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,543 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.27 ‰ | 0.45 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,453 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.14 ‰ | 0.59 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 2,095 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Doljești | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 76 ‰ | 124 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,204 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.4 per 10,000 inh. | 2.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,964 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Doljești
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 trade53 · 25.2%
- Construction34 · 16.2%
- Accommodation and food services24 · 11.4%
- Transport and storage19 · 9.0%
- Manufacturing16 · 7.6%
- Administrative and support services13 · 6.2%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing9 · 4.3%
- Professional, scientific and technical8 · 3.8%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)39 · 18.6%
- Specialised construction activities32 · 15.2%
- Construction of buildings29 · 13.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)24 · 11.4%
- Food and beverage service activities24 · 11.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines14 · 6.7%
- Civil engineering13 · 6.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities12 · 5.7%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services8 · 3.8%
- Other personal service activities8 · 3.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Doljești?
Doljești has 7,328 residents (2026), ranking 412 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Doljești?
Doljești covers 34.7 km², with a density of 211 people per km².
Is the population of Doljești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Doljești went from 7,659 to 7,328, a change of −4.3%.
Where is Doljești?
Doljești is in Neamț County. Latitude 47.029, longitude 26.982.
Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Doljești?
In Doljești, “Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.1 ‰ (2025), ranking 1,348 of 1,362 localities; the national median is 11.8 ‰.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Doljești?
In Doljești, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.4 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 2,964 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Which localities border Doljești?
The nearest to Doljești are Oțeleni (4.1 km), Bâra (4.8 km), Tămășeni (4.9 km), Răchiteni (6.5 km), Butea (7.5 km).