Ștefănești (Argeș County): population and statistics
Ștefănești has a population of 16,812 (2026) across 56.7 km², or 297 people per km². It ranks 135 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +10.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 16,812 residents
- 56.7 km²
- 297 people/km²
Key points
Among the 102 localities in Argeș County, Ștefănești ranks No. 5 by population.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 81.8 ‰ in Ștefănești, compared with an average of 58.7 ‰ in Argeș County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Ștefănești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (558 businesses).
Ștefănești in numbers
Where is Ștefănești?
Population of Ștefănești over time
Ștefănești had 15,244 residents in 2016 and 16,812 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 16,054 |
| 2022 | 16,057 |
| 2023 | 16,265 |
| 2024 | 16,513 |
| 2025 | 16,653 |
| 2026 | 16,812 |
Did you know?
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- “Existing dwellings”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,936 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.3 times the national average.
- The nearest locality is Călinești, 5.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Pitești (160,262 residents), 5.5 km away.
All indicators for Ștefănești
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 | Ștefănești | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 30.2 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 225 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.0 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,126 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.1 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,450 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.8 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,584 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ștefănești | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.76 km | 7.76 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,296 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.41 ‰ | 2.27 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 219 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 8,863 | 316,668 | 10,177,161 | ranked 114 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 527.2 ‰ | 525.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,132 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 64.3 m² | 51.5 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 355 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.82 ‰ | 2.48 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 205 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Ștefănești | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.08 km | 3.99 km | 6.17 km | ranked 512 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 520 m³ | 13,857 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 140 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ștefănești | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 81.8 ‰ | 58.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 119 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 5.35 ‰ | 3.68 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 229 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ștefănești | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 256 ‰ | 258 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 274 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.0% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 2,436 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Ștefănești | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.1 nights | 1.0 | 0.4 | ranked 868 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 108 ‰ | 584 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 791 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.0 ‰ | 22.2 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 915 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Ștefănești | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 42.2 m³ | 42.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 593 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.41 km | 3.31 km | 4.05 km | ranked 989 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Ștefănești | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.37 ‰ | 2.65 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 351 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.42 ‰ | 0.55 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,647 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.30 ‰ | 0.60 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,696 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Ștefănești | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 96 ‰ | 160 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,393 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,916 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Ștefănești
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 trade753 · 21.1%
- Administrative and support services373 · 10.4%
- Professional, scientific and technical340 · 9.5%
- Transport and storage331 · 9.3%
- Construction299 · 8.4%
- Manufacturing280 · 7.8%
- Real estate264 · 7.4%
- Other service activities186 · 5.2%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)558 · 15.6%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)444 · 12.4%
- Real estate activities264 · 7.4%
- Specialised construction activities262 · 7.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines262 · 7.3%
- Construction of buildings204 · 5.7%
- Warehousing and transport support activities202 · 5.6%
- Rental and leasing activities200 · 5.6%
- Office administration and business support activities157 · 4.4%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities155 · 4.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ștefănești?
Ștefănești has 16,812 residents (2026), ranking 135 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Ștefănești?
Ștefănești covers 56.7 km², with a density of 297 people per km².
Is the population of Ștefănești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ștefănești went from 15,244 to 16,812, a change of +10.3%.
Where is Ștefănești?
Ștefănești is in Argeș County. Latitude 44.872, longitude 24.953.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ștefănești?
In Ștefănești, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 81.8 ‰ (2026), ranking 119 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Existing dwellings: what is the figure for Ștefănești?
In Ștefănești, “Existing dwellings” stands at 8,863 (2025), ranking 114 of 3,181 localities; the national median is 1,464.
Which localities border Ștefănești?
The nearest to Ștefănești are Călinești (5.2 km), Pitești (5.5 km), Mărăcineni (7.6 km), Bradu (8.4 km), Mioveni (9.4 km).