Poienarii de Argeș: population and statistics
Poienarii de Argeș has a population of 888 (2026) across 21.1 km², or 42.1 people per km². It ranks 3,089 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −11.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 888 residents
- 21.1 km²
- 42 people/km²
Key points
Among the 102 localities in Argeș County, Poienarii de Argeș ranks No. 100 by population.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 2.25 ‰ in Poienarii de Argeș, compared with an average of 0.55 ‰ in Argeș County and 0.60 ‰ nationally.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 11.3 in Poienarii de Argeș, compared with an average of 3.5 per 10,000 inh. in Argeș County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Poienarii de Argeș: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (10 businesses).
Poienarii de Argeș in numbers
Where is Poienarii de Argeș?
Population of Poienarii de Argeș over time
Poienarii de Argeș had 999 residents in 2016 and 888 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 948 |
| 2022 | 921 |
| 2023 | 902 |
| 2024 | 887 |
| 2025 | 895 |
| 2026 | 888 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Argeș County for “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,951 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Ciofrângeni (2,142 residents), 4.3 km away.
All indicators for Poienarii de Argeș
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 | Poienarii de Argeș | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.9 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 3,036 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.1 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 3,009 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.9 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,096 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.8 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 895 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Poienarii de Argeș | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 24.77 km | 7.76 km | 7.67 km | ranked 76 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.38 ‰ | 2.27 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 470 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 607 | 316,668 | 10,177,161 | ranked 3,039 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 683.6 ‰ | 525.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 304 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 53.8 m² | 51.5 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,165 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Poienarii de Argeș | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 37.2 ‰ | 58.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 993 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 5.63 ‰ | 3.68 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 193 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Poienarii de Argeș | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 122 ‰ | 258 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 777 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.9% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 1,803 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Poienarii de Argeș | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 29.3 m³ | 42.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,171 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Poienarii de Argeș | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 2.25 ‰ | 2.65 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 225 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 2.25 ‰ | 0.55 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Poienarii de Argeș | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 73 ‰ | 160 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,344 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 74 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Poienarii de Argeș
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 trade13 · 16.9%
- Construction10 · 13.0%
- Transport and storage10 · 13.0%
- Manufacturing7 · 9.1%
- Administrative and support services7 · 9.1%
- Professional, scientific and technical6 · 7.8%
- Real estate5 · 6.5%
- Water supply, sewerage and waste management4 · 5.2%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)10 · 13.0%
- Specialised construction activities9 · 11.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines8 · 10.4%
- Construction of buildings7 · 9.1%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)7 · 9.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities6 · 7.8%
- Real estate activities5 · 6.5%
- Head offices and management consultancy4 · 5.2%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)3 · 3.9%
- Waste collection, treatment and disposal; materials recovery3 · 3.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Poienarii de Argeș?
Poienarii de Argeș has 888 residents (2026), ranking 3,089 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Poienarii de Argeș?
Poienarii de Argeș covers 21.1 km², with a density of 42 people per km².
Is the population of Poienarii de Argeș growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Poienarii de Argeș went from 999 to 888, a change of −11.1%.
Where is Poienarii de Argeș?
Poienarii de Argeș is in Argeș County. Latitude 45.065, longitude 24.545.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Poienarii de Argeș?
In Poienarii de Argeș, “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 2.25 ‰ (2024), ranking 2 of 2,807 localities; the national median is 0.46 ‰.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Poienarii de Argeș?
In Poienarii de Argeș, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 11.3 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 74 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Which localities border Poienarii de Argeș?
The nearest to Poienarii de Argeș are Ciofrângeni (4.3 km), Morărești (5.2 km), Golești (6.2 km), Milcoiu (6.8 km), Băiculești (9.2 km).