Dăești: population and statistics
Dăești has a population of 3,213 (2026) across 36.8 km², or 87.4 people per km². It ranks 1,441 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +4.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,213 residents
- 36.8 km²
- 87 people/km²
Key points
Among the 89 localities in Vâlcea County, Dăești ranks No. 28 by population.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.31 ‰ in Dăești, compared with an average of 2.63 ‰ in Vâlcea County and 3.20 ‰ nationally.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 202 ‰ in Dăești, compared with an average of 222 ‰ in Vâlcea County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Dăești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (47 businesses).
Dăești in numbers
Where is Dăești?
Population of Dăești over time
Dăești had 3,064 residents in 2016 and 3,213 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,227 |
| 2022 | 3,207 |
| 2023 | 3,184 |
| 2024 | 3,222 |
| 2025 | 3,228 |
| 2026 | 3,213 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,150 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Bujoreni (5,515 residents), 5.1 km away.
All indicators for Dăești
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 | Dăești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.5 ‰ | 16.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,471 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.1 ‰ | 19.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,615 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.4 ‰ | 5.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,728 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.6 ‰ | 12.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,641 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Dăești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.47 km | 7.76 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,643 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.87 ‰ | 1.52 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,029 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,634 | 203,394 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,350 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 508.6 ‰ | 535.8 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,320 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 54.8 m² | 47.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,070 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.31 ‰ | 2.63 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,755 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Dăești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 37.7 ‰ | 38.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 972 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.11 ‰ | 2.63 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 869 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Dăești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 202 ‰ | 222 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 390 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.8% | 1.9% | 2.3% | ranked 2,620 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Dăești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.7 nights | 5.2 | 0.4 | ranked 425 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 400 ‰ | 1,688 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 426 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.6 ‰ | 50.8 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 592 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Dăești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 32.7 m³ | 35.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,007 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.29 km | 4.30 km | 4.05 km | ranked 466 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Dăești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.62 ‰ | 2.20 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,111 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.62 ‰ | 0.53 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 700 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Dăești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 66 ‰ | 127 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,582 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,857 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Dăești
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 trade64 · 18.4%
- Transport and storage46 · 13.2%
- Professional, scientific and technical30 · 8.6%
- Construction29 · 8.3%
- Accommodation and food services29 · 8.3%
- Manufacturing27 · 7.8%
- Administrative and support services27 · 7.8%
- Real estate19 · 5.5%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)47 · 13.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)42 · 12.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines42 · 12.1%
- Specialised construction activities25 · 7.2%
- Accommodation21 · 6.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities20 · 5.7%
- Real estate activities19 · 5.5%
- Food and beverage service activities18 · 5.2%
- Construction of buildings17 · 4.9%
- Head offices and management consultancy16 · 4.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Dăești?
Dăești has 3,213 residents (2026), ranking 1,441 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Dăești?
Dăești covers 36.8 km², with a density of 87 people per km².
Is the population of Dăești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Dăești went from 3,064 to 3,213, a change of +4.9%.
Where is Dăești?
Dăești is in Vâlcea County. Latitude 45.182, longitude 24.398.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Dăești?
In Dăești, “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.31 ‰ (2025), ranking 1,755 of 1,926 localities; the national median is 1.30 ‰.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Dăești?
In Dăești, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 202 ‰ (2024), ranking 390 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Which localities border Dăești?
The nearest to Dăești are Bujoreni (5.1 km), Runcu (5.4 km), Sălătrucel (7.3 km), Călimănești (7.6 km), Muereasca (8.0 km).