Dulcești: population and statistics
Dulcești has a population of 2,395 (2026) across 50.4 km², or 47.5 people per km². It ranks 1,993 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −9.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,395 residents
- 50.4 km²
- 48 people/km²
Key points
Among the 83 localities in Neamț County, Dulcești ranks No. 65 by population.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: 24.6 ‰ in Dulcești, compared with an average of 12.0 ‰ in Neamț County and 11.1 ‰ nationally.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 54 ‰ in Dulcești, compared with an average of 124 ‰ in Neamț County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Dulcești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (32 businesses).
Dulcești in numbers
Where is Dulcești?
Population of Dulcești over time
Dulcești had 2,634 residents in 2016 and 2,395 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,542 |
| 2022 | 2,503 |
| 2023 | 2,469 |
| 2024 | 2,449 |
| 2025 | 2,433 |
| 2026 | 2,395 |
Did you know?
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,063 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Cordun (8,353 residents), 4.5 km away.
All indicators for Dulcești
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 | Dulcești | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.5 ‰ | 15.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,283 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.9 ‰ | 17.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,900 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.6 ‰ | 5.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,660 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 24.6 ‰ | 12.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 87 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Dulcești | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.09 ‰ | 1.85 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 917 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,284 | 240,582 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,915 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 536.1 ‰ | 445.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,032 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 46.7 m² | 51.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,002 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.34 ‰ | 1.92 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 327 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Dulcești | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.56 km | 3.91 km | 6.17 km | ranked 458 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 115 m³ | 6,207 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 832 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Dulcești | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 30.5 ‰ | 33.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,486 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.25 ‰ | 1.72 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,358 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Dulcești | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 62 ‰ | 161 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,817 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 4.9% | 2.6% | 2.3% | ranked 724 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Dulcești | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.9 nights | 1.4 | 0.4 | ranked 368 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 636 ‰ | 743 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 313 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 42.6 ‰ | 24.6 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 250 of 1,362 |
Health
| Indicator | Dulcești | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.42 ‰ | 0.59 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,271 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Dulcești | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 54 ‰ | 124 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,903 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.2 per 10,000 inh. | 2.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,204 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Dulcești
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 trade39 · 21.2%
- Transport and storage35 · 19.0%
- Administrative and support services17 · 9.2%
- Accommodation and food services13 · 7.1%
- Professional, scientific and technical13 · 7.1%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing11 · 6.0%
- Construction11 · 6.0%
- Other service activities11 · 6.0%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)32 · 17.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines28 · 15.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities18 · 9.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)15 · 8.2%
- Rental and leasing activities14 · 7.6%
- Food and beverage service activities12 · 6.5%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services11 · 6.0%
- Specialised construction activities11 · 6.0%
- Construction of buildings8 · 4.3%
- Real estate activities8 · 4.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Dulcești?
Dulcești has 2,395 residents (2026), ranking 1,993 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Dulcești?
Dulcești covers 50.4 km², with a density of 48 people per km².
Is the population of Dulcești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Dulcești went from 2,634 to 2,395, a change of −9.1%.
Where is Dulcești?
Dulcești is in Neamț County. Latitude 46.967, longitude 26.792.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Dulcești?
In Dulcești, “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 24.6 ‰ (2025), ranking 87 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 13.0 ‰.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Dulcești?
In Dulcești, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 54 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,903 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Which localities border Dulcești?
The nearest to Dulcești are Cordun (4.5 km), Trifești (6.1 km), Ruginoasa (7.2 km), Gherăești (7.4 km), Făurei (7.6 km).