Popești (Argeș County): population and statistics
Popești has a population of 1,647 (2026) across 48.5 km², or 34.0 people per km². It ranks 2,625 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −18.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,647 residents
- 48.5 km²
- 34 people/km²
Key points
Among the 102 localities in Argeș County, Popești ranks No. 88 by population.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.8 ‰ in Popești, compared with an average of 6.2 ‰ in Argeș County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 831.2 ‰ in Popești, compared with an average of 525.1 ‰ in Argeș County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Popești: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (19 businesses).
Popești in numbers
Where is Popești?
Population of Popești over time
Popești had 2,014 residents in 2016 and 1,647 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,770 |
| 2022 | 1,714 |
| 2023 | 1,692 |
| 2024 | 1,686 |
| 2025 | 1,689 |
| 2026 | 1,647 |
Did you know?
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,791 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Izvoru, 6.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Tătărăștii de Sus (2,637 residents), 6.7 km away.
All indicators for Popești
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 | Popești | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.0 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,049 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.0 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,407 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.8 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 3,134 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 28.5 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 17 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Popești | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.18 km | 7.76 km | 7.67 km | ranked 353 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.61 ‰ | 2.27 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,048 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,369 | 316,668 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,756 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 831.2 ‰ | 525.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 92 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 33.4 m² | 51.5 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 3,071 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.43 ‰ | 2.48 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 518 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Popești | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 24.9 ‰ | 58.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,989 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.82 ‰ | 3.68 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,836 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Popești | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 50 ‰ | 258 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,207 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 9.0% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 268 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Popești | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 21.3 m³ | 42.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,709 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Popești | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.61 ‰ | 2.65 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,141 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.61 ‰ | 0.55 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 732 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Popești | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 67 ‰ | 160 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,558 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 556 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Popești
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 trade29 · 23.6%
- Administrative and support services17 · 13.8%
- Construction14 · 11.4%
- Transport and storage12 · 9.8%
- Manufacturing11 · 8.9%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing10 · 8.1%
- Real estate10 · 8.1%
- Professional, scientific and technical8 · 6.5%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)19 · 15.4%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)18 · 14.6%
- Specialised construction activities14 · 11.4%
- Construction of buildings13 · 10.6%
- Rental and leasing activities12 · 9.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities11 · 8.9%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services10 · 8.1%
- Real estate activities10 · 8.1%
- Civil engineering8 · 6.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines6 · 4.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Popești?
Popești has 1,647 residents (2026), ranking 2,625 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Popești?
Popești covers 48.5 km², with a density of 34 people per km².
Is the population of Popești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Popești went from 2,014 to 1,647, a change of −18.2%.
Where is Popești?
Popești is in Argeș County. Latitude 44.458, longitude 25.120.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Popești?
In Popești, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.8 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,134 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Popești?
In Popești, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 831.2 ‰ (2025), ranking 92 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Which localities border Popești?
The nearest to Popești are Izvoru (6.6 km), Tătărăștii de Sus (6.7 km), Râca (6.8 km), Slobozia (7.3 km), Ștefan cel Mare (9.2 km).