Drăgoești (Vâlcea County): population and statistics
Drăgoești has a population of 1,746 (2026) across 29.2 km², or 59.9 people per km². It ranks 2,555 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −13.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,746 residents
- 29.2 km²
- 60 people/km²
Key points
Among the 89 localities in Vâlcea County, Drăgoești ranks No. 71 by population.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 2.86 ‰ in Drăgoești, compared with an average of 2.20 ‰ in Vâlcea County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 9.7 m³ in Drăgoești, compared with an average of 35.3 m³ in Vâlcea County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Drăgoești: the most common activity among active businesses is Land transport and transport via pipelines (16 businesses).
Drăgoești in numbers
Where is Drăgoești?
Population of Drăgoești over time
Drăgoești had 2,008 residents in 2016 and 1,746 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,892 |
| 2022 | 1,821 |
| 2023 | 1,794 |
| 2024 | 1,793 |
| 2025 | 1,761 |
| 2026 | 1,746 |
Did you know?
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: lower than in 90% of localities.
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,084 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Olanu (2,800 residents), 5.8 km away.
All indicators for Drăgoești
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 | Drăgoești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 26.9 ‰ | 16.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 335 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 24.1 ‰ | 19.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 325 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.2 ‰ | 5.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,424 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.2 ‰ | 12.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 638 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Drăgoești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.38 km | 7.76 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,951 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,157 | 203,394 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,152 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 662.7 ‰ | 535.8 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 369 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 53.9 m² | 47.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,154 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.57 ‰ | 2.63 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,487 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Drăgoești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 21.8 ‰ | 38.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,260 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.86 ‰ | 2.63 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,006 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Drăgoești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 90 ‰ | 222 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,169 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.1% | 1.9% | 2.3% | ranked 2,352 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Drăgoești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 9.7 m³ | 35.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,383 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.52 km | 4.30 km | 4.05 km | ranked 747 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Drăgoești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 2.86 ‰ | 2.20 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 177 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.57 ‰ | 0.53 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 870 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.15 ‰ | 0.80 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 160 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Drăgoești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 65 ‰ | 127 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,617 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 643 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Drăgoești
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 trade21 · 26.2%
- Transport and storage18 · 22.5%
- Administrative and support services8 · 10.0%
- Construction6 · 7.5%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing5 · 6.2%
- Professional, scientific and technical5 · 6.2%
- Manufacturing4 · 5.0%
- Accommodation and food services4 · 5.0%
Most common activities
- Land transport and transport via pipelines16 · 20.0%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)15 · 18.8%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)13 · 16.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities7 · 8.8%
- Specialised construction activities6 · 7.5%
- Office administration and business support activities6 · 7.5%
- Food and beverage service activities4 · 5.0%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services3 · 3.8%
- Construction of buildings3 · 3.8%
- Civil engineering3 · 3.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Drăgoești?
Drăgoești has 1,746 residents (2026), ranking 2,555 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Drăgoești?
Drăgoești covers 29.2 km², with a density of 60 people per km².
Is the population of Drăgoești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Drăgoești went from 2,008 to 1,746, a change of −13.0%.
Where is Drăgoești?
Drăgoești is in Vâlcea County. Latitude 44.811, longitude 24.292.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Drăgoești?
In Drăgoești, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 2.86 ‰ (2024), ranking 177 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Drăgoești?
In Drăgoești, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 9.7 m³ (2025), ranking 2,383 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Which localities border Drăgoești?
The nearest to Drăgoești are Olanu (5.8 km), Dobroteasa (5.9 km), Orlești (6.0 km), Vitomirești (7.7 km), Sâmburești (8.4 km).