Stâlpeni: population and statistics
Stâlpeni has a population of 4,620 (2026) across 36.0 km², or 128 people per km². It ranks 861 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −8.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,620 residents
- 36.0 km²
- 128 people/km²
Key points
Among the 102 localities in Argeș County, Stâlpeni ranks No. 27 by population.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 3.2 ‰ in Stâlpeni, compared with an average of 6.2 ‰ in Argeș County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 147 ‰ in Stâlpeni, compared with an average of 160 ‰ in Argeș County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Stâlpeni: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (76 businesses).
Stâlpeni in numbers
Where is Stâlpeni?
Population of Stâlpeni over time
Stâlpeni had 5,029 residents in 2016 and 4,620 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,878 |
| 2022 | 4,820 |
| 2023 | 4,744 |
| 2024 | 4,710 |
| 2025 | 4,692 |
| 2026 | 4,620 |
Did you know?
All indicators for Stâlpeni
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 | Stâlpeni | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.0 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,256 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.3 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,055 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.2 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 3,020 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.4 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,460 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Stâlpeni | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.44 km | 7.76 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,195 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.87 ‰ | 2.27 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,773 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,753 | 316,668 | 10,177,161 | ranked 524 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 595.9 ‰ | 525.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 638 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 59.5 m² | 51.5 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 676 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.03 ‰ | 2.48 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 377 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Stâlpeni | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.56 km | 3.99 km | 6.17 km | ranked 127 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 466 m³ | 13,857 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 181 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Stâlpeni | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 36.8 ‰ | 58.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,017 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.16 ‰ | 3.68 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,529 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Stâlpeni | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 85 ‰ | 258 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,271 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 1,522 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Stâlpeni | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 43.9 m³ | 42.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 545 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.10 km | 3.31 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,063 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Stâlpeni | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.43 ‰ | 2.65 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,816 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.43 ‰ | 0.55 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,591 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.65 ‰ | 0.60 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 654 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Stâlpeni | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 147 ‰ | 160 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 367 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,489 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Stâlpeni
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 trade98 · 26.6%
- Manufacturing40 · 10.8%
- Transport and storage34 · 9.2%
- Accommodation and food services32 · 8.7%
- Construction31 · 8.4%
- Administrative and support services30 · 8.1%
- Professional, scientific and technical22 · 6.0%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation18 · 4.9%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)76 · 20.6%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)45 · 12.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines31 · 8.4%
- Food and beverage service activities30 · 8.1%
- Specialised construction activities26 · 7.0%
- Construction of buildings18 · 4.9%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities15 · 4.1%
- Rental and leasing activities15 · 4.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities14 · 3.8%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles13 · 3.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Stâlpeni?
Stâlpeni has 4,620 residents (2026), ranking 861 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Stâlpeni?
Stâlpeni covers 36.0 km², with a density of 128 people per km².
Is the population of Stâlpeni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Stâlpeni went from 5,029 to 4,620, a change of −8.1%.
Where is Stâlpeni?
Stâlpeni is in Argeș County. Latitude 45.058, longitude 25.003.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Stâlpeni?
In Stâlpeni, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 3.2 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,020 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Stâlpeni?
In Stâlpeni, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 147 ‰ (2025), ranking 367 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Which localities border Stâlpeni?
The nearest to Stâlpeni are Bălilești (4.2 km), Țițești (4.6 km), Davidești (6.7 km), Vulturești (7.2 km), Mihăești (7.4 km).