Sălătrucu: population and statistics
Sălătrucu has a population of 2,081 (2026) across 135.6 km², or 15.3 people per km². It ranks 2,272 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −6.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,081 residents
- 135.6 km²
- 15 people/km²
Key points
Among the 102 localities in Argeș County, Sălătrucu ranks No. 72 by population.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 24.03 km in Sălătrucu, compared with an average of 7.76 km in Argeș County and 4.84 km nationally.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 90.8 m³ in Sălătrucu, compared with an average of 42.3 m³ in Argeș County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Sălătrucu: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (33 businesses).
Sălătrucu in numbers
Where is Sălătrucu?
Population of Sălătrucu over time
Sălătrucu had 2,227 residents in 2016 and 2,081 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,124 |
| 2022 | 2,097 |
| 2023 | 2,084 |
| 2024 | 2,066 |
| 2025 | 2,084 |
| 2026 | 2,081 |
Did you know?
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 18,994 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Berislăvești, 7.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Corbeni (5,560 residents), 12 km away.
All indicators for Sălătrucu
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 | Sălătrucu | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.3 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,323 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.4 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,298 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.6 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 348 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.9 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 881 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sălătrucu | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 24.03 km | 7.76 km | 7.67 km | ranked 86 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.96 ‰ | 2.27 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,674 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,116 | 316,668 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,231 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 536.3 ‰ | 525.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,029 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 42.4 m² | 51.5 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,506 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Sălătrucu | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 28.8 ‰ | 58.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,625 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.44 ‰ | 3.68 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,199 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Sălătrucu | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 49 ‰ | 258 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,251 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.0% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 1,732 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Sălătrucu | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.8 ‰ | 22.2 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 987 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Sălătrucu | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 90.8 m³ | 42.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 93 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Sălătrucu | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.48 ‰ | 2.65 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,581 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.48 ‰ | 0.55 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,284 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Sălătrucu | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 99 ‰ | 160 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,307 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 924 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Sălătrucu
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 trade42 · 27.5%
- Transport and storage34 · 22.2%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing21 · 13.7%
- Accommodation and food services11 · 7.2%
- Manufacturing10 · 6.5%
- Real estate9 · 5.9%
- Construction5 · 3.3%
- Administrative and support services5 · 3.3%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)33 · 21.6%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)30 · 19.6%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines30 · 19.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities27 · 17.6%
- Forestry and logging18 · 11.8%
- Food and beverage service activities9 · 5.9%
- Real estate activities9 · 5.9%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)8 · 5.2%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles6 · 3.9%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services5 · 3.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sălătrucu?
Sălătrucu has 2,081 residents (2026), ranking 2,272 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Sălătrucu?
Sălătrucu covers 135.6 km², with a density of 15 people per km².
Is the population of Sălătrucu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Sălătrucu went from 2,227 to 2,081, a change of −6.6%.
Where is Sălătrucu?
Sălătrucu is in Argeș County. Latitude 45.333, longitude 24.517.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Sălătrucu?
In Sălătrucu, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 24.03 km (2025), ranking 86 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Sălătrucu?
In Sălătrucu, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 90.8 m³ (2025), ranking 93 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Which localities border Sălătrucu?
The nearest to Sălătrucu are Berislăvești (7.9 km), Șuici (9.0 km), Cicănești (10 km), Perișani (11 km), Corbeni (12 km).