Dobroteasa: population and statistics
Dobroteasa has a population of 1,414 (2026) across 37.4 km², or 37.8 people per km². It ranks 2,799 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −12.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,414 residents
- 37.4 km²
- 38 people/km²
Key points
Among the 112 localities in Olt County, Dobroteasa ranks No. 92 by population.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.4 ‰ in Dobroteasa, compared with an average of 5.9 ‰ in Olt County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: 2.12 ‰ in Dobroteasa, compared with an average of 0.75 ‰ in Olt County and 1.08 ‰ nationally.
Dobroteasa: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (26 businesses).
Dobroteasa in numbers
Where is Dobroteasa?
Neighbouring localities
- Vulturești3.2 km · 2,047
- Drăgoești5.9 km · 1,746
- Prundeni6.8 km · 3,431
- Sâmburești7.1 km · 899
- Leleasca8.6 km · 1,111
- Orlești9.5 km · 2,915
- Cungrea9.8 km · 1,622
- Vitomirești10.0 km · 1,676
Localities of similar size
Population of Dobroteasa over time
Dobroteasa had 1,607 residents in 2016 and 1,414 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,465 |
| 2022 | 1,434 |
| 2023 | 1,425 |
| 2024 | 1,423 |
| 2025 | 1,417 |
| 2026 | 1,414 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Olt County for “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,234 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Vulturești, 3.2 km away.
All indicators for Dobroteasa
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 | Dobroteasa | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 26.2 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 368 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.6 ‰ | 19.5 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,997 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.4 ‰ | 5.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 3,145 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.9 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,086 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Dobroteasa | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.19 km | 7.19 km | 7.67 km | ranked 251 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.71 ‰ | 1.41 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,934 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,165 | 211,826 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,138 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 823.9 ‰ | 526.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 99 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 43.8 m² | 47.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,347 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Dobroteasa | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 32.5 ‰ | 37.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,345 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.12 ‰ | 2.31 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,558 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Dobroteasa | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 148 ‰ | 187 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 601 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.1% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 1,670 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Dobroteasa | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 29.0 m³ | 38.9 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,190 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Dobroteasa | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.71 ‰ | 1.96 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 860 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.71 ‰ | 0.67 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 451 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 2.12 ‰ | 0.75 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 20 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Dobroteasa | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 71 ‰ | 137 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,435 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 366 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Dobroteasa
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 trade31 · 25.6%
- Transport and storage21 · 17.4%
- Accommodation and food services14 · 11.6%
- Construction12 · 9.9%
- Administrative and support services9 · 7.4%
- Other service activities7 · 5.8%
- Manufacturing6 · 5.0%
- Professional, scientific and technical5 · 4.1%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)26 · 21.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines18 · 14.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)15 · 12.4%
- Food and beverage service activities14 · 11.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities13 · 10.7%
- Specialised construction activities11 · 9.1%
- Construction of buildings6 · 5.0%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles5 · 4.1%
- Other personal service activities5 · 4.1%
- Postal and courier activities4 · 3.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Dobroteasa?
Dobroteasa has 1,414 residents (2026), ranking 2,799 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Dobroteasa?
Dobroteasa covers 37.4 km², with a density of 38 people per km².
Is the population of Dobroteasa growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Dobroteasa went from 1,607 to 1,414, a change of −12.0%.
Where is Dobroteasa?
Dobroteasa is in Olt County. Latitude 44.764, longitude 24.325.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Dobroteasa?
In Dobroteasa, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.4 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,145 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Dobroteasa?
In Dobroteasa, “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 2.12 ‰ (2024), ranking 20 of 2,248 localities; the national median is 0.47 ‰.
Which localities border Dobroteasa?
The nearest to Dobroteasa are Vulturești (3.2 km), Drăgoești (5.9 km), Prundeni (6.8 km), Sâmburești (7.1 km), Leleasca (8.6 km).