Dumitrești: population and statistics
Dumitrești has a population of 3,989 (2026) across 87.9 km², or 45.4 people per km². It ranks 1,090 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −14.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,989 residents
- 87.9 km²
- 45 people/km²
Key points
Among the 73 localities in Vrancea County, Dumitrești ranks No. 29 by population.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.25 ‰ in Dumitrești, compared with an average of 1.84 ‰ in Vrancea County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants: 4 ‰ in Dumitrești, compared with an average of 376 ‰ in Vrancea County and 930 ‰ nationally.
Dumitrești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (75 businesses).
Dumitrești in numbers
Where is Dumitrești?
Population of Dumitrești over time
Dumitrești had 4,666 residents in 2016 and 3,989 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,334 |
| 2022 | 4,237 |
| 2023 | 4,176 |
| 2024 | 4,097 |
| 2025 | 4,039 |
| 2026 | 3,989 |
Did you know?
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 12,307 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Chiojdeni, 5.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Slobozia Bradului (10,847 residents), 12 km away.
All indicators for Dumitrești
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 | Dumitrești | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.3 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,993 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 24.1 ‰ | 19.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 325 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.8 ‰ | 6.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 773 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.8 ‰ | 11.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,639 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Dumitrești | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.76 km | 5.63 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,490 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.25 ‰ | 1.84 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,380 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,072 | 164,863 | 10,177,161 | ranked 886 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 519.4 ‰ | 450.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,204 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 50.0 m² | 52.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,611 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.25 ‰ | 2.54 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,817 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Dumitrești | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 29.8 ‰ | 37.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,547 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.75 ‰ | 2.31 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,747 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Dumitrești | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 88 ‰ | 167 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,210 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.7% | 1.0% | 2.3% | ranked 1,928 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Dumitrești | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.0 nights | 0.6 | 0.4 | ranked 1,070 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4 ‰ | 376 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 1,203 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.0 ‰ | 11.9 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,128 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Dumitrești | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 20.1 m³ | 30.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,789 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.76 km | 2.68 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,146 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Dumitrești | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.50 ‰ | 1.55 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,496 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.50 ‰ | 0.40 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,171 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.25 ‰ | 0.51 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,850 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Dumitrești | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 156 ‰ | 131 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 291 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,272 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Dumitrești
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 trade89 · 32.6%
- Transport and storage49 · 17.9%
- Manufacturing26 · 9.5%
- Construction22 · 8.1%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing20 · 7.3%
- Accommodation and food services17 · 6.2%
- Administrative and support services10 · 3.7%
- Other service activities9 · 3.3%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)75 · 27.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)49 · 17.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines45 · 16.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities36 · 13.2%
- Specialised construction activities20 · 7.3%
- Forestry and logging19 · 7.0%
- Food and beverage service activities16 · 5.9%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)15 · 5.5%
- Construction of buildings15 · 5.5%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities7 · 2.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Dumitrești?
Dumitrești has 3,989 residents (2026), ranking 1,090 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Dumitrești?
Dumitrești covers 87.9 km², with a density of 45 people per km².
Is the population of Dumitrești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Dumitrești went from 4,666 to 3,989, a change of −14.5%.
Where is Dumitrești?
Dumitrești is in Vrancea County. Latitude 45.567, longitude 26.933.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Dumitrești?
In Dumitrești, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.25 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,380 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Dumitrești?
In Dumitrești, “Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 4 ‰ (2025), ranking 1,203 of 1,250 localities; the national median is 200 ‰.
Which localities border Dumitrești?
The nearest to Dumitrești are Chiojdeni (5.5 km), Gura Caliței (6.7 km), Buda (7.9 km), Bordești (8.0 km), Poiana Cristei (10 km).