Dobrin: population and statistics
Dobrin has a population of 1,560 (2026) across 39.9 km², or 39.1 people per km². It ranks 2,680 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −7.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,560 residents
- 39.9 km²
- 39 people/km²
Key points
Among the 61 localities in Sălaj County, Dobrin ranks No. 44 by population.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: 21.28 km in Dobrin, compared with an average of 5.15 km in Sălaj County and 3.05 km nationally.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 22.18 km in Dobrin, compared with an average of 7.56 km in Sălaj County and 4.84 km nationally.
Dobrin: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (13 businesses).
Dobrin in numbers
Where is Dobrin?
Population of Dobrin over time
Dobrin had 1,678 residents in 2016 and 1,560 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,636 |
| 2022 | 1,603 |
| 2023 | 1,612 |
| 2024 | 1,602 |
| 2025 | 1,582 |
| 2026 | 1,560 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Sălaj County for “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,592 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Crișeni (3,583 residents), 6.3 km away.
All indicators for Dobrin
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 | Dobrin | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.9 ‰ | 14.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,201 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.9 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,400 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.5 ‰ | 8.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,693 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.2 ‰ | 11.4 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 386 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Dobrin | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.18 km | 7.56 km | 7.67 km | ranked 115 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.92 ‰ | 1.93 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,011 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 820 | 109,182 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,760 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 525.6 ‰ | 462.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,147 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 41.5 m² | 52.2 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,590 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.56 ‰ | 2.60 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 477 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Dobrin | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 22.4 ‰ | 41.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,204 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.92 ‰ | 2.57 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,730 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Dobrin | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 126 ‰ | 223 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 739 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.8% | 4.0% | 2.3% | ranked 1,853 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Dobrin | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.4 nights | 0.4 | 0.4 | ranked 582 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 123 ‰ | 212 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 753 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.5 ‰ | 13.1 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,075 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Dobrin | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 19.9 m³ | 35.4 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,801 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.28 km | 5.15 km | 4.05 km | ranked 10 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Dobrin | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.64 ‰ | 2.13 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,055 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.64 ‰ | 0.48 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 634 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Dobrin | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 65 ‰ | 154 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,617 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.4 per 10,000 inh. | 4.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 501 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Dobrin
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 trade17 · 17.5%
- Construction14 · 14.4%
- Administrative and support services10 · 10.3%
- Transport and storage9 · 9.3%
- Manufacturing8 · 8.2%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing7 · 7.2%
- Accommodation and food services7 · 7.2%
- Professional, scientific and technical6 · 6.2%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)13 · 13.4%
- Construction of buildings12 · 12.4%
- Specialised construction activities11 · 11.3%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)11 · 11.3%
- Civil engineering10 · 10.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines8 · 8.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities8 · 8.2%
- Rental and leasing activities8 · 8.2%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services7 · 7.2%
- Manufacture of fabricated metal products6 · 6.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Dobrin?
Dobrin has 1,560 residents (2026), ranking 2,680 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Dobrin?
Dobrin covers 39.9 km², with a density of 39 people per km².
Is the population of Dobrin growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Dobrin went from 1,678 to 1,560, a change of −7.0%.
Where is Dobrin?
Dobrin is in Sălaj County. Latitude 47.302, longitude 23.117.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Dobrin?
In Dobrin, “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 21.28 km (2025), ranking 10 of 1,695 localities; the national median is 4.05 km.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Dobrin?
In Dobrin, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 22.18 km (2025), ranking 115 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
Which localities border Dobrin?
The nearest to Dobrin are Crișeni (6.3 km), Sălățig (6.6 km), Mirșid (8.2 km), Coșeiu (8.5 km), Hereclean (10 km).