Mihăești (Argeș County): population and statistics
Mihăești has a population of 6,058 (2026) across 64.2 km², or 94.4 people per km². It ranks 555 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −1.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 6,058 residents
- 64.2 km²
- 94 people/km²
Key points
Among the 102 localities in Argeș County, Mihăești ranks No. 13 by population.
Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant: 0.0 nights in Mihăești, compared with an average of 1.0 nights in Argeș County and 2.0 nights nationally.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 11.6 ‰ in Mihăești, compared with an average of 6.2 ‰ in Argeș County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Mihăești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (82 businesses).
Mihăești in numbers
Where is Mihăești?
Population of Mihăești over time
Mihăești had 6,133 residents in 2016 and 6,058 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,189 |
| 2022 | 6,137 |
| 2023 | 6,086 |
| 2024 | 6,079 |
| 2025 | 6,062 |
| 2026 | 6,058 |
Did you know?
- “Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,992 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Poienarii de Muscel, 7.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Câmpulung (31,748 residents), 17 km away.
All indicators for Mihăești
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 | Mihăești | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.9 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,850 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.0 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,375 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.6 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 206 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.6 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,324 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Mihăești | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.85 km | 7.76 km | 7.67 km | ranked 933 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.97 ‰ | 2.27 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 568 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,567 | 316,668 | 10,177,161 | ranked 604 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 423.7 ‰ | 525.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,373 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 49.8 m² | 51.5 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,634 of 3,163 |
Energy
| Indicator | Mihăești | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.53 km | 3.99 km | 6.17 km | ranked 358 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 179 m³ | 13,857 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 697 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Mihăești | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 26.9 ‰ | 58.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,790 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.63 ‰ | 3.68 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 632 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Mihăești | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 39 ‰ | 258 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,641 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 7.2% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 413 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Mihăești | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.0 nights | 1.0 | 0.4 | ranked 1,070 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 36 ‰ | 584 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 1,009 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.1 ‰ | 22.2 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,117 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Mihăești | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 22.4 m³ | 42.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,632 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.74 km | 3.31 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,151 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Mihăești | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.50 ‰ | 2.65 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,496 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.50 ‰ | 0.55 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,171 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.17 ‰ | 0.60 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 2,053 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Mihăești | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 118 ‰ | 160 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 750 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,808 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Mihăești
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 trade108 · 24.8%
- Transport and storage73 · 16.7%
- Manufacturing37 · 8.5%
- Other service activities29 · 6.7%
- Administrative and support services28 · 6.4%
- Accommodation and food services24 · 5.5%
- Construction23 · 5.3%
- Professional, scientific and technical22 · 5.0%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)82 · 18.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)77 · 17.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines61 · 14.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities43 · 9.9%
- Office administration and business support activities21 · 4.8%
- Specialised construction activities20 · 4.6%
- Food and beverage service activities19 · 4.4%
- Other personal service activities19 · 4.4%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles17 · 3.9%
- Real estate activities17 · 3.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Mihăești?
Mihăești has 6,058 residents (2026), ranking 555 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Mihăești?
Mihăești covers 64.2 km², with a density of 94 people per km².
Is the population of Mihăești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Mihăești went from 6,133 to 6,058, a change of −1.2%.
Where is Mihăești?
Mihăești is in Argeș County. Latitude 45.124, longitude 25.018.
Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant: what is the figure for Mihăești?
In Mihăești, “Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant” stands at 0.0 nights (2025), ranking 1,070 of 1,250 localities; the national median is 0.4 nights.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Mihăești?
In Mihăești, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 11.6 ‰ (2025), ranking 206 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Which localities border Mihăești?
The nearest to Mihăești are Poienarii de Muscel (7.0 km), Vlădești (7.2 km), Stâlpeni (7.4 km), Hârtiești (7.7 km), Bălilești (7.9 km).