Dorolț: population and statistics
Dorolț has a population of 4,157 (2026) across 35.1 km², or 118 people per km². It ranks 1,014 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +1.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,157 residents
- 35.1 km²
- 118 people/km²
Key points
Among the 65 localities in Satu Mare County, Dorolț ranks No. 21 by population.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 7.5 ‰ in Dorolț, compared with an average of 14.6 ‰ in Satu Mare County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 334.6 ‰ in Dorolț, compared with an average of 422.7 ‰ in Satu Mare County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Dorolț: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (41 businesses).
Dorolț in numbers
Where is Dorolț?
Neighbouring localities
- Vetiș8.3 km · 6,101
- Lazuri8.9 km · 6,587
- Satu Mare9.6 km · 110,409
- Botiz11 km · 4,182
- Doba12 km · 3,022
- Micula14 km · 4,188
- Odoreu17 km · 7,024
- Păulești17 km · 6,690
All localities in Satu Mare County
Localities of similar size
Population of Dorolț over time
Dorolț had 4,093 residents in 2016 and 4,157 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,128 |
| 2022 | 4,130 |
| 2023 | 4,120 |
| 2024 | 4,151 |
| 2025 | 4,136 |
| 2026 | 4,157 |
Did you know?
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,920 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Vetiș, 8.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Lazuri (6,587 residents), 8.9 km away.
All indicators for Dorolț
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 | Dorolț | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.0 ‰ | 12.9 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,466 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.5 ‰ | 14.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 3,129 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.3 ‰ | 6.4 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 404 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.6 ‰ | 10.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,324 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Dorolț | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.15 km | 5.74 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,020 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.41 ‰ | 2.34 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 762 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,391 | 158,672 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,714 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 334.6 ‰ | 422.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 3,073 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 46.7 m² | 55.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,002 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.41 ‰ | 2.01 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 522 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Dorolț | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 30.8 ‰ | 44.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,462 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.44 ‰ | 2.61 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,199 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Dorolț | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 62 ‰ | 213 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,817 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.3% | 2.4% | 2.3% | ranked 1,123 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Dorolț | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.5 nights | 0.7 | 0.4 | ranked 523 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 441 ‰ | 569 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 397 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.2 ‰ | 10.1 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 494 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Dorolț | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 25.3 m³ | 27.5 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,443 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.61 km | 4.61 km | 4.05 km | ranked 258 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Dorolț | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.48 ‰ | 1.79 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,581 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.48 ‰ | 0.49 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,284 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.48 ‰ | 0.80 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,063 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Dorolț | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 93 ‰ | 138 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,502 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,329 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Dorolț
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 trade69 · 21.7%
- Transport and storage48 · 15.1%
- Construction31 · 9.7%
- Manufacturing29 · 9.1%
- Administrative and support services21 · 6.6%
- Accommodation and food services18 · 5.7%
- Professional, scientific and technical17 · 5.3%
- Real estate16 · 5.0%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)41 · 12.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines41 · 12.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)40 · 12.6%
- Specialised construction activities29 · 9.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities25 · 7.9%
- Construction of buildings23 · 7.2%
- Civil engineering20 · 6.3%
- Food and beverage service activities16 · 5.0%
- Real estate activities16 · 5.0%
- Repair of computers and personal and household goods12 · 3.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Dorolț?
Dorolț has 4,157 residents (2026), ranking 1,014 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Dorolț?
Dorolț covers 35.1 km², with a density of 118 people per km².
Is the population of Dorolț growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Dorolț went from 4,093 to 4,157, a change of +1.6%.
Where is Dorolț?
Dorolț is in Satu Mare County. Latitude 47.842, longitude 22.788.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Dorolț?
In Dorolț, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 7.5 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,129 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Dorolț?
In Dorolț, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 334.6 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,073 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Which localities border Dorolț?
The nearest to Dorolț are Vetiș (8.3 km), Lazuri (8.9 km), Satu Mare (9.6 km), Botiz (11 km), Doba (12 km).