Dumbrăveni (Sibiu County): population and statistics
Dumbrăveni has a population of 8,009 (2026) across 55.8 km², or 144 people per km². It ranks 367 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −7.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 8,009 residents
- 55.8 km²
- 144 people/km²
Key points
Among the 64 localities in Sibiu County, Dumbrăveni ranks No. 8 by population.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 159 ‰ in Dumbrăveni, compared with an average of 177 ‰ in Sibiu County and 163 ‰ nationally.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 10.1 ‰ in Dumbrăveni, compared with an average of 19.4 ‰ in Sibiu County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Dumbrăveni: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (63 businesses).
Dumbrăveni in numbers
Where is Dumbrăveni?
Neighbouring localities
- Hoghilag3.0 km · 2,556
- Viișoara9.1 km · 2,082
- Alma9.5 km · 1,783
- Ațel10 km · 1,660
- Laslea11 km · 4,394
- Daneș12 km · 5,978
- Zagăr13 km · 1,317
- Bahnea13 km · 3,656
All localities in Sibiu County
Localities of similar size
Population of Dumbrăveni over time
Dumbrăveni had 8,690 residents in 2016 and 8,009 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 8,407 |
| 2022 | 8,343 |
| 2023 | 8,221 |
| 2024 | 8,147 |
| 2025 | 8,078 |
| 2026 | 8,009 |
Did you know?
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,808 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Hoghilag, 3.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Sighișoara (31,045 residents), 17 km away.
All indicators for Dumbrăveni
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 | Dumbrăveni | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.1 ‰ | 19.4 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,784 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.4 ‰ | 18.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,053 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.2 ‰ | 7.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 980 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.7 ‰ | 9.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,672 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Dumbrăveni | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.75 km | 4.47 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,299 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.62 ‰ | 1.83 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,039 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 3,100 | 211,601 | 10,177,161 | ranked 428 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 387.1 ‰ | 452.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,788 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 60.6 m² | 53.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 600 of 3,163 |
Energy
| Indicator | Dumbrăveni | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.16 km | 4.10 km | 6.17 km | ranked 613 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 355 m³ | 14,867 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 325 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Dumbrăveni | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 19.1 ‰ | 57.0 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,488 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.87 ‰ | 4.13 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,658 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Dumbrăveni | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 107 ‰ | 296 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 918 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 5.1% | 2.1% | 2.3% | ranked 684 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Dumbrăveni | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.4 nights | 2.3 | 0.4 | ranked 582 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 278 ‰ | 1,507 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 543 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.1 ‰ | 33.0 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 802 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Dumbrăveni | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 16.4 m³ | 43.1 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,037 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.11 km | 3.82 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,308 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Dumbrăveni | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.62 ‰ | 3.54 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,111 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.50 ‰ | 0.68 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,171 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.25 ‰ | 1.16 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,850 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Dumbrăveni | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 159 ‰ | 177 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 268 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,272 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Dumbrăveni
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 trade84 · 23.3%
- Transport and storage43 · 11.9%
- Construction36 · 10.0%
- Administrative and support services32 · 8.9%
- Manufacturing31 · 8.6%
- Professional, scientific and technical27 · 7.5%
- Accommodation and food services21 · 5.8%
- Real estate19 · 5.3%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)63 · 17.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)42 · 11.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines35 · 9.7%
- Specialised construction activities32 · 8.9%
- Construction of buildings27 · 7.5%
- Food and beverage service activities21 · 5.8%
- Real estate activities19 · 5.3%
- Civil engineering17 · 4.7%
- Warehousing and transport support activities17 · 4.7%
- Head offices and management consultancy14 · 3.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Dumbrăveni?
Dumbrăveni has 8,009 residents (2026), ranking 367 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Dumbrăveni?
Dumbrăveni covers 55.8 km², with a density of 144 people per km².
Is the population of Dumbrăveni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Dumbrăveni went from 8,690 to 8,009, a change of −7.8%.
Where is Dumbrăveni?
Dumbrăveni is in Sibiu County. Latitude 46.227, longitude 24.576.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Dumbrăveni?
In Dumbrăveni, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 159 ‰ (2025), ranking 268 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Dumbrăveni?
In Dumbrăveni, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 10.1 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,784 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Which localities border Dumbrăveni?
The nearest to Dumbrăveni are Hoghilag (3.0 km), Viișoara (9.1 km), Alma (9.5 km), Ațel (10 km), Laslea (11 km).