Dumbrava (Prahova County): population and statistics
Dumbrava has a population of 4,434 (2026) across 63.5 km², or 69.9 people per km². It ranks 912 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −0.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,434 residents
- 63.5 km²
- 70 people/km²
Key points
Among the 104 localities in Prahova County, Dumbrava ranks No. 49 by population.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.23 ‰ in Dumbrava, compared with an average of 1.78 ‰ in Prahova County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 11.5 ‰ in Dumbrava, compared with an average of 16.3 ‰ in Prahova County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Dumbrava: the most common activity among active businesses is Specialised construction activities (56 businesses).
Dumbrava in numbers
Where is Dumbrava?
Population of Dumbrava over time
Dumbrava had 4,475 residents in 2016 and 4,434 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,477 |
| 2022 | 4,410 |
| 2023 | 4,420 |
| 2024 | 4,441 |
| 2025 | 4,425 |
| 2026 | 4,434 |
Did you know?
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of localities.
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: lower than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,889 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Râfov, 5.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Puchenii Mari (7,815 residents), 11 km away.
All indicators for Dumbrava
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 | Dumbrava | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.9 ‰ | 15.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,850 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.5 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,870 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.1 ‰ | 5.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 266 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.3 ‰ | 12.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,481 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Dumbrava | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.30 km | 5.54 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,973 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.48 ‰ | 1.73 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 735 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,827 | 354,081 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,113 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 412.0 ‰ | 474.6 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,540 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 38.4 m² | 50.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,833 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.13 ‰ | 1.57 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,055 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Dumbrava | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.68 km | 4.79 km | 6.17 km | ranked 778 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 99 m³ | 27,182 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 861 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Dumbrava | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 27.7 ‰ | 50.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,715 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.93 ‰ | 3.08 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 976 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Dumbrava | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 43 ‰ | 246 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,492 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.2% | 1.4% | 2.3% | ranked 1,157 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Dumbrava | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 21.7 m³ | 38.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,679 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Dumbrava | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.23 ‰ | 1.78 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,650 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.23 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,580 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.45 ‰ | 0.76 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,167 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Dumbrava | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 118 ‰ | 146 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 750 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,418 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Dumbrava
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
- Construction60 · 20.3%
- Wholesale and retail trade59 · 20.0%
- Administrative and support services40 · 13.6%
- Transport and storage29 · 9.8%
- Manufacturing21 · 7.1%
- Accommodation and food services21 · 7.1%
- Real estate14 · 4.7%
- Professional, scientific and technical12 · 4.1%
Most common activities
- Specialised construction activities56 · 19.0%
- Construction of buildings50 · 16.9%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)45 · 15.3%
- Civil engineering44 · 14.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)32 · 10.8%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities30 · 10.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines23 · 7.8%
- Food and beverage service activities21 · 7.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities15 · 5.1%
- Real estate activities14 · 4.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Dumbrava?
Dumbrava has 4,434 residents (2026), ranking 912 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Dumbrava?
Dumbrava covers 63.5 km², with a density of 70 people per km².
Is the population of Dumbrava growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Dumbrava went from 4,475 to 4,434, a change of −0.9%.
Where is Dumbrava?
Dumbrava is in Prahova County. Latitude 44.867, longitude 26.200.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Dumbrava?
In Dumbrava, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.23 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,650 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Dumbrava?
In Dumbrava, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 11.5 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,870 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Which localities border Dumbrava?
The nearest to Dumbrava are Râfov (5.4 km), Drăgănești (8.7 km), Gherghița (9.1 km), Olari (9.3 km), Albești-Paleologu (9.4 km).