Ștefan cel Mare (Argeș County): population and statistics
Ștefan cel Mare has a population of 2,029 (2026) across 35.4 km², or 57.3 people per km². It ranks 2,311 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −14.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,029 residents
- 35.4 km²
- 57 people/km²
Key points
Among the 102 localities in Argeș County, Ștefan cel Mare ranks No. 74 by population.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 7.4 ‰ in Ștefan cel Mare, compared with an average of 16.8 ‰ in Argeș County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Ștefan cel Mare: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (35 businesses).
Ștefan cel Mare in numbers
Where is Ștefan cel Mare?
Population of Ștefan cel Mare over time
Ștefan cel Mare had 2,365 residents in 2016 and 2,029 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,207 |
| 2022 | 2,183 |
| 2023 | 2,139 |
| 2024 | 2,122 |
| 2025 | 2,074 |
| 2026 | 2,029 |
Did you know?
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,958 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Slobozia (4,137 residents), 6.6 km away.
All indicators for Ștefan cel Mare
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 | Ștefan cel Mare | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.4 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 3,078 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.8 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,936 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.4 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,332 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.2 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 295 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ștefan cel Mare | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.05 km | 7.76 km | 7.67 km | ranked 428 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,226 | 316,668 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,005 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 604.2 ‰ | 525.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 590 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 36.4 m² | 51.5 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,953 of 3,163 |
Energy
| Indicator | Ștefan cel Mare | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 24 m³ | 13,857 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 970 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ștefan cel Mare | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 36.0 ‰ | 58.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,078 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.48 ‰ | 3.68 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,166 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ștefan cel Mare | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 75 ‰ | 258 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,479 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.2% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 1,157 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Ștefan cel Mare | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 74.9 m³ | 42.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 158 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.39 km | 3.31 km | 4.05 km | ranked 771 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Ștefan cel Mare | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.49 ‰ | 2.65 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,533 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.49 ‰ | 0.55 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,219 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.99 ‰ | 0.60 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 240 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Ștefan cel Mare | 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) | 4.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 895 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Ștefan cel Mare
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 trade48 · 25.4%
- Transport and storage35 · 18.5%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing24 · 12.7%
- Manufacturing22 · 11.6%
- Accommodation and food services13 · 6.9%
- Administrative and support services9 · 4.8%
- Other service activities7 · 3.7%
- Real estate6 · 3.2%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)35 · 18.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)29 · 15.3%
- Warehousing and transport support activities28 · 14.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines25 · 13.2%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services23 · 12.2%
- Food and beverage service activities13 · 6.9%
- Manufacture of food products12 · 6.3%
- Rental and leasing activities8 · 4.2%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)7 · 3.7%
- Real estate activities6 · 3.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ștefan cel Mare?
Ștefan cel Mare has 2,029 residents (2026), ranking 2,311 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Ștefan cel Mare?
Ștefan cel Mare covers 35.4 km², with a density of 57 people per km².
Is the population of Ștefan cel Mare growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ștefan cel Mare went from 2,365 to 2,029, a change of −14.2%.
Where is Ștefan cel Mare?
Ștefan cel Mare is in Argeș County. Latitude 44.451, longitude 25.236.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ștefan cel Mare?
In Ștefan cel Mare, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 7.4 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,078 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Ștefan cel Mare?
In Ștefan cel Mare, “Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 24 m³ (2025), ranking 970 of 1,023 localities; the national median is 269 m³.
Which localities border Ștefan cel Mare?
The nearest to Ștefan cel Mare are Slobozia (6.6 km), Șelaru (6.8 km), Poeni (8.4 km), Popești (9.2 km), Scurtu Mare (10 km).