Pietroșani (Argeș County): population and statistics
Pietroșani has a population of 5,188 (2026) across 49.0 km², or 106 people per km². It ranks 702 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −8.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,188 residents
- 49.0 km²
- 106 people/km²
Key points
Among the 102 localities in Argeș County, Pietroșani ranks No. 20 by population.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 71.9 m² in Pietroșani, compared with an average of 51.5 m² in Argeș County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.16 ‰ in Pietroșani, compared with an average of 0.60 ‰ in Argeș County and 1.08 ‰ nationally.
Pietroșani: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (95 businesses).
Pietroșani in numbers
Where is Pietroșani?
Population of Pietroșani over time
Pietroșani had 5,670 residents in 2016 and 5,188 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,396 |
| 2022 | 5,340 |
| 2023 | 5,317 |
| 2024 | 5,257 |
| 2025 | 5,222 |
| 2026 | 5,188 |
Did you know?
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- “Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,859 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Domnești, 5.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Curtea de Argeș (29,941 residents), 15 km away.
All indicators for Pietroșani
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 | Pietroșani | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.7 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,308 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.1 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,380 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.3 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 629 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.2 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,013 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Pietroșani | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.67 km | 7.76 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,365 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.39 ‰ | 2.27 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,256 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,575 | 316,668 | 10,177,161 | ranked 600 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 496.3 ‰ | 525.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,447 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 71.9 m² | 51.5 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 119 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Pietroșani | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 36.2 ‰ | 58.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,065 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.51 ‰ | 3.68 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,249 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Pietroșani | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 98 ‰ | 258 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,057 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 1,101 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Pietroșani | 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) | 21 ‰ | 584 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 1,094 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.9 ‰ | 22.2 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,144 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Pietroșani | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 10.6 m³ | 42.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,343 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Pietroșani | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.58 ‰ | 2.65 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,225 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.58 ‰ | 0.55 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 828 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.16 ‰ | 0.60 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 154 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Pietroșani | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 95 ‰ | 160 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,427 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,697 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Pietroșani
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 trade127 · 25.5%
- Manufacturing80 · 16.1%
- Transport and storage78 · 15.7%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing27 · 5.4%
- Real estate27 · 5.4%
- Professional, scientific and technical27 · 5.4%
- Accommodation and food services24 · 4.8%
- Administrative and support services23 · 4.6%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)95 · 19.1%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)91 · 18.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines70 · 14.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities45 · 9.0%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)44 · 8.8%
- Real estate activities27 · 5.4%
- Food and beverage service activities23 · 4.6%
- Forestry and logging19 · 3.8%
- Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products18 · 3.6%
- Specialised construction activities16 · 3.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Pietroșani?
Pietroșani has 5,188 residents (2026), ranking 702 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Pietroșani?
Pietroșani covers 49.0 km², with a density of 106 people per km².
Is the population of Pietroșani growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Pietroșani went from 5,670 to 5,188, a change of −8.5%.
Where is Pietroșani?
Pietroșani is in Argeș County. Latitude 45.155, longitude 24.844.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Pietroșani?
In Pietroșani, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 71.9 m² (2025), ranking 119 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Pietroșani?
In Pietroșani, “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.16 ‰ (2024), ranking 154 of 2,248 localities; the national median is 0.47 ‰.
Which localities border Pietroșani?
The nearest to Pietroșani are Domnești (5.9 km), Mușătești (6.1 km), Vlădești (7.2 km), Aninoasa (7.9 km), Coșești (9.3 km).