Doba: population and statistics
Doba has a population of 3,022 (2026) across 70.7 km², or 42.8 people per km². It ranks 1,565 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +1.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,022 residents
- 70.7 km²
- 43 people/km²
Key points
Among the 65 localities in Satu Mare County, Doba ranks No. 37 by population.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 23 ‰ in Doba, compared with an average of 213 ‰ in Satu Mare County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.33 ‰ in Doba, compared with an average of 2.01 ‰ in Satu Mare County and 3.20 ‰ nationally.
Doba: the most common activity among active businesses is Specialised construction activities (21 businesses).
Doba in numbers
Where is Doba?
Neighbouring localities
- Vetiș5.2 km · 6,101
- Moftin11 km · 4,372
- Terebești11 km · 2,101
- Căpleni11 km · 3,139
- Dorolț12 km · 4,157
- Cămin14 km · 1,336
- Berveni14 km · 3,442
- Satu Mare16 km · 110,409
All localities in Satu Mare County
Localities of similar size
Population of Doba over time
Doba had 2,989 residents in 2016 and 3,022 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,034 |
| 2022 | 3,009 |
| 2023 | 3,042 |
| 2024 | 3,065 |
| 2025 | 3,048 |
| 2026 | 3,022 |
Did you know?
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,899 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Vetiș (6,101 residents), 5.2 km away.
All indicators for Doba
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 | Doba | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.5 ‰ | 12.9 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,471 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.9 ‰ | 14.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,660 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.0 ‰ | 6.4 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,024 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.9 ‰ | 10.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,086 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Doba | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.70 km | 5.74 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,101 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.32 ‰ | 2.34 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 799 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,190 | 158,672 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,087 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 393.8 ‰ | 422.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,723 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 46.1 m² | 55.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,095 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.33 ‰ | 2.01 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,727 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Doba | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.11 km | 4.44 km | 6.17 km | ranked 117 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 80 m³ | 6,399 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 902 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Doba | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 25.8 ‰ | 44.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,900 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.65 ‰ | 2.61 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,143 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Doba | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 23 ‰ | 213 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 3,070 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.7% | 2.4% | 2.3% | ranked 2,728 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Doba | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 24.5 m³ | 27.5 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,475 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.80 km | 4.61 km | 4.05 km | ranked 688 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Doba | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.33 ‰ | 1.79 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,277 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.33 ‰ | 0.49 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,137 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.66 ‰ | 0.80 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 625 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Doba | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 100 ‰ | 138 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,272 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,683 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Doba
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 · 19.0%
- Transport and storage23 · 14.1%
- Construction22 · 13.5%
- Administrative and support services15 · 9.2%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing11 · 6.7%
- Manufacturing11 · 6.7%
- Accommodation and food services11 · 6.7%
- Professional, scientific and technical10 · 6.1%
Most common activities
- Specialised construction activities21 · 12.9%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)21 · 12.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines20 · 12.3%
- Construction of buildings15 · 9.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)14 · 8.6%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services10 · 6.1%
- Food and beverage service activities9 · 5.5%
- Real estate activities7 · 4.3%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities7 · 4.3%
- Civil engineering6 · 3.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Doba?
Doba has 3,022 residents (2026), ranking 1,565 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Doba?
Doba covers 70.7 km², with a density of 43 people per km².
Is the population of Doba growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Doba went from 2,989 to 3,022, a change of +1.1%.
Where is Doba?
Doba is in Satu Mare County. Latitude 47.765, longitude 22.683.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Doba?
In Doba, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 23 ‰ (2024), ranking 3,070 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Doba?
In Doba, “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.33 ‰ (2025), ranking 1,727 of 1,926 localities; the national median is 1.30 ‰.
Which localities border Doba?
The nearest to Doba are Vetiș (5.2 km), Moftin (11 km), Terebești (11 km), Căpleni (11 km), Dorolț (12 km).