Bălilești: population and statistics
Bălilești has a population of 3,765 (2026) across 59.8 km², or 63.0 people per km². It ranks 1,171 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −7.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,765 residents
- 59.8 km²
- 63 people/km²
Key points
Among the 102 localities in Argeș County, Bălilești ranks No. 37 by population.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: 11.95 km in Bălilești, compared with an average of 3.31 km in Argeș County and 3.05 km nationally.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.06 ‰ in Bălilești, compared with an average of 0.60 ‰ in Argeș County and 1.08 ‰ nationally.
Bălilești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (58 businesses).
Bălilești in numbers
Where is Bălilești?
Population of Bălilești over time
Bălilești had 4,073 residents in 2016 and 3,765 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,866 |
| 2022 | 3,807 |
| 2023 | 3,797 |
| 2024 | 3,782 |
| 2025 | 3,787 |
| 2026 | 3,765 |
Did you know?
- “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,373 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Stâlpeni, 4.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Mihăești (6,058 residents), 7.9 km away.
All indicators for Bălilești
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 | Bălilești | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.6 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,926 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.9 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,176 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.1 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,981 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.5 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,719 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bălilești | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.22 km | 7.76 km | 7.67 km | ranked 607 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.59 ‰ | 2.27 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,190 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,932 | 316,668 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,029 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 513.1 ‰ | 525.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,276 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 58.2 m² | 51.5 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 766 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.80 ‰ | 2.48 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,284 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bălilești | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 30.5 ‰ | 58.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,486 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.12 ‰ | 3.68 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,558 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bălilești | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 48 ‰ | 258 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,294 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.2% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 1,157 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Bălilești | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 16.7 m³ | 42.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,015 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.95 km | 3.31 km | 4.05 km | ranked 107 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Bălilești | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.53 ‰ | 2.65 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,373 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.53 ‰ | 0.55 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,016 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.06 ‰ | 0.60 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 203 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Bălilești | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 78 ‰ | 160 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,122 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,138 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Bălilești
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 trade79 · 25.4%
- Transport and storage38 · 12.2%
- Manufacturing28 · 9.0%
- Construction25 · 8.0%
- Accommodation and food services24 · 7.7%
- Administrative and support services23 · 7.4%
- Professional, scientific and technical20 · 6.4%
- Real estate15 · 4.8%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)58 · 18.6%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)54 · 17.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines31 · 10.0%
- Specialised construction activities24 · 7.7%
- Construction of buildings20 · 6.4%
- Food and beverage service activities20 · 6.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities19 · 6.1%
- Real estate activities15 · 4.8%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)13 · 4.2%
- Rental and leasing activities13 · 4.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bălilești?
Bălilești has 3,765 residents (2026), ranking 1,171 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Bălilești?
Bălilești covers 59.8 km², with a density of 63 people per km².
Is the population of Bălilești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bălilești went from 4,073 to 3,765, a change of −7.6%.
Where is Bălilești?
Bălilești is in Argeș County. Latitude 45.070, longitude 24.952.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bălilești?
In Bălilești, “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 11.95 km (2025), ranking 107 of 1,695 localities; the national median is 4.05 km.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bălilești?
In Bălilești, “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.06 ‰ (2024), ranking 203 of 2,248 localities; the national median is 0.47 ‰.
Which localities border Bălilești?
The nearest to Bălilești are Stâlpeni (4.2 km), Țițești (7.1 km), Coșești (7.2 km), Mihăești (7.9 km), Dârmănești (8.0 km).