Rătești: population and statistics
Rătești has a population of 2,779 (2026) across 79.0 km², or 35.2 people per km². It ranks 1,742 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −9.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,779 residents
- 79.0 km²
- 35 people/km²
Key points
Among the 102 localities in Argeș County, Rătești ranks No. 57 by population.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 55.1 ‰ in Rătești, compared with an average of 58.7 ‰ in Argeș County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: 16.9 ‰ in Rătești, compared with an average of 11.8 ‰ in Argeș County and 11.1 ‰ nationally.
Rătești: the most common activity among active businesses is Land transport and transport via pipelines (81 businesses).
Rătești in numbers
Where is Rătești?
Population of Rătești over time
Rătești had 3,065 residents in 2016 and 2,779 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,899 |
| 2022 | 2,835 |
| 2023 | 2,820 |
| 2024 | 2,805 |
| 2025 | 2,813 |
| 2026 | 2,779 |
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All indicators for Rătești
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 | Rătești | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.8 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,638 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.7 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,195 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.2 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,399 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.9 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 688 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Rătești | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.45 km | 7.76 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,414 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,545 | 316,668 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,457 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 556.0 ‰ | 525.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 878 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 46.8 m² | 51.5 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,988 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Rătești | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 55.1 ‰ | 58.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 362 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.80 ‰ | 3.68 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,850 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Rătești | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 119 ‰ | 258 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 795 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.5% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 1,062 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Rătești | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 32.0 m³ | 42.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,035 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Rătești | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.36 ‰ | 2.65 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,148 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.36 ‰ | 0.55 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,992 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.72 ‰ | 0.60 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 526 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Rătești | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 101 ‰ | 160 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,236 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,518 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Rătești
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
- Transport and storage84 · 31.7%
- Wholesale and retail trade55 · 20.8%
- Administrative and support services27 · 10.2%
- Manufacturing20 · 7.5%
- Other service activities12 · 4.5%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing11 · 4.2%
- Construction10 · 3.8%
- Accommodation and food services9 · 3.4%
Most common activities
- Land transport and transport via pipelines81 · 30.6%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)38 · 14.3%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)32 · 12.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities32 · 12.1%
- Rental and leasing activities18 · 6.8%
- Postal and courier activities17 · 6.4%
- Specialised construction activities9 · 3.4%
- Food and beverage service activities9 · 3.4%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services8 · 3.0%
- Manufacture of fabricated metal products6 · 2.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Rătești?
Rătești has 2,779 residents (2026), ranking 1,742 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Rătești?
Rătești covers 79.0 km², with a density of 35 people per km².
Is the population of Rătești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Rătești went from 3,065 to 2,779, a change of −9.3%.
Where is Rătești?
Rătești is in Argeș County. Latitude 44.709, longitude 25.140.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Rătești?
In Rătești, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 55.1 ‰ (2026), ranking 362 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Rătești?
In Rătești, “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 16.9 ‰ (2025), ranking 688 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 13.0 ‰.
Which localities border Rătești?
The nearest to Rătești are Teiu (6.3 km), Căteasca (8.1 km), Leordeni (8.6 km), Morteni (8.7 km), Crângurile (11 km).