Dobrețu: population and statistics
Dobrețu has a population of 1,080 (2026) across 36.4 km², or 29.7 people per km². It ranks 3,004 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −13.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,080 residents
- 36.4 km²
- 30 people/km²
Key points
Among the 112 localities in Olt County, Dobrețu ranks No. 105 by population.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 128.7 m³ in Dobrețu, compared with an average of 38.9 m³ in Olt County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.00 ‰ in Dobrețu, compared with an average of 2.31 ‰ in Olt County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
Dobrețu: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (9 businesses).
Dobrețu in numbers
Where is Dobrețu?
Neighbouring localities
- Vulpeni6.2 km · 1,880
- Iancu Jianu7.1 km · 4,029
- Bulzești9.1 km · 1,156
- Laloșu9.3 km · 2,437
- Murgași10 km · 2,163
- Călui10 km · 1,336
- Găvănești11 km · 1,718
- Mischii11 km · 1,882
Localities of similar size
Population of Dobrețu over time
Dobrețu had 1,253 residents in 2016 and 1,080 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,191 |
| 2022 | 1,152 |
| 2023 | 1,132 |
| 2024 | 1,104 |
| 2025 | 1,114 |
| 2026 | 1,080 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Olt County for “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,098 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Vulpeni (1,880 residents), 6.2 km away.
All indicators for Dobrețu
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 | Dobrețu | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.5 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,106 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 31.5 ‰ | 19.5 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 56 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) | 24.1 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 103 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Dobrețu | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.74 km | 7.19 km | 7.67 km | ranked 315 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 781 | 211,826 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,822 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 723.1 ‰ | 526.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 215 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 34.4 m² | 47.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 3,038 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Dobrețu | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 24.1 ‰ | 37.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,057 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.00 ‰ | 2.31 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 3,005 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Dobrețu | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 57 ‰ | 187 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,974 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 6.1% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 520 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Dobrețu | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 128.7 m³ | 38.9 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 39 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.24 km | 4.04 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,029 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Dobrețu | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.93 ‰ | 1.96 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 563 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.93 ‰ | 0.67 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 188 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Dobrețu | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 68 ‰ | 137 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,530 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 148 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Dobrețu
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 trade12 · 23.5%
- Construction8 · 15.7%
- Transport and storage6 · 11.8%
- Administrative and support services5 · 9.8%
- Manufacturing4 · 7.8%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing3 · 5.9%
- Accommodation and food services3 · 5.9%
- Professional, scientific and technical3 · 5.9%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)9 · 17.6%
- Specialised construction activities8 · 15.7%
- Construction of buildings7 · 13.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)6 · 11.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines5 · 9.8%
- Civil engineering4 · 7.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities4 · 7.8%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services3 · 5.9%
- Food and beverage service activities3 · 5.9%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities3 · 5.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Dobrețu?
Dobrețu has 1,080 residents (2026), ranking 3,004 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Dobrețu?
Dobrețu covers 36.4 km², with a density of 30 people per km².
Is the population of Dobrețu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Dobrețu went from 1,253 to 1,080, a change of −13.8%.
Where is Dobrețu?
Dobrețu is in Olt County. Latitude 44.493, longitude 23.939.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Dobrețu?
In Dobrețu, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 128.7 m³ (2025), ranking 39 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Dobrețu?
In Dobrețu, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.00 ‰ (2026), ranking 3,005 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
Which localities border Dobrețu?
The nearest to Dobrețu are Vulpeni (6.2 km), Iancu Jianu (7.1 km), Bulzești (9.1 km), Laloșu (9.3 km), Murgași (10 km).