Dobrotești (Teleorman County): population and statistics
Dobrotești has a population of 3,844 (2026) across 105.1 km², or 36.6 people per km². It ranks 1,138 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −13.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,844 residents
- 105.1 km²
- 37 people/km²
Key points
Among the 97 localities in Teleorman County, Dobrotești ranks No. 14 by population.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 31.8 m² in Dobrotești, compared with an average of 51.1 m² in Teleorman County and 51.1 m² nationally.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 10.4 ‰ in Dobrotești, compared with an average of 18.8 ‰ in Teleorman County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Dobrotești: the most common activity among active businesses is Land transport and transport via pipelines (128 businesses).
Dobrotești in numbers
Where is Dobrotești?
Population of Dobrotești over time
Dobrotești had 4,446 residents in 2016 and 3,844 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,091 |
| 2022 | 3,948 |
| 2023 | 3,906 |
| 2024 | 3,881 |
| 2025 | 3,863 |
| 2026 | 3,844 |
Did you know?
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: higher than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 14,725 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Beuca, 5.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Roșiori de Vede (27,158 residents), 25 km away.
All indicators for Dobrotești
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 | Dobrotești | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.3 ‰ | 15.0 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,189 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.4 ‰ | 18.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,977 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.7 ‰ | 5.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,181 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.6 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,158 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Dobrotești | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.20 km | 6.17 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,004 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.78 ‰ | 0.93 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,864 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,134 | 174,879 | 10,177,161 | ranked 840 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 555.2 ‰ | 525.2 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 885 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 31.8 m² | 51.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 3,105 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Dobrotești | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 55.2 ‰ | 38.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 360 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.90 ‰ | 1.95 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 531 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Dobrotești | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 45 ‰ | 163 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,407 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 9.5% | 4.8% | 2.3% | ranked 244 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Dobrotești | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 16.6 m³ | 41.8 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,024 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Dobrotești | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.78 ‰ | 1.57 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 740 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.78 ‰ | 0.51 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 331 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.52 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 951 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Dobrotești | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 76 ‰ | 118 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,204 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,202 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Dobrotești
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
- Transport and storage138 · 31.9%
- Wholesale and retail trade113 · 26.1%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing39 · 9.0%
- Construction29 · 6.7%
- Manufacturing26 · 6.0%
- Administrative and support services15 · 3.5%
- Accommodation and food services14 · 3.2%
- Professional, scientific and technical14 · 3.2%
Most common activities
- Land transport and transport via pipelines128 · 29.6%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)85 · 19.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities80 · 18.5%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)49 · 11.3%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services35 · 8.1%
- Specialised construction activities27 · 6.2%
- Construction of buildings24 · 5.5%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles13 · 3.0%
- Manufacture of food products12 · 2.8%
- Food and beverage service activities12 · 2.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Dobrotești?
Dobrotești has 3,844 residents (2026), ranking 1,138 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Dobrotești?
Dobrotești covers 105.1 km², with a density of 37 people per km².
Is the population of Dobrotești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Dobrotești went from 4,446 to 3,844, a change of −13.5%.
Where is Dobrotești?
Dobrotești is in Teleorman County. Latitude 44.282, longitude 24.910.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Dobrotești?
In Dobrotești, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 31.8 m² (2025), ranking 3,105 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Dobrotești?
In Dobrotești, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 10.4 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,977 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Which localities border Dobrotești?
The nearest to Dobrotești are Beuca (5.9 km), Didești (7.3 km), Balaci (7.9 km), Zâmbreasca (8.4 km), Ghimpețeni (9.4 km).