Stoenești (Argeș County): population and statistics
Stoenești has a population of 4,118 (2026) across 128.3 km², or 32.1 people per km². It ranks 1,033 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −10.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,118 residents
- 128.3 km²
- 32 people/km²
Key points
Among the 102 localities in Argeș County, Stoenești ranks No. 34 by population.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.97 ‰ in Stoenești, compared with an average of 0.60 ‰ in Argeș County and 1.08 ‰ nationally.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 63.8 m² in Stoenești, compared with an average of 51.5 m² in Argeș County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Stoenești: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (57 businesses).
Stoenești in numbers
Where is Stoenești?
Population of Stoenești over time
Stoenești had 4,582 residents in 2016 and 4,118 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,335 |
| 2022 | 4,250 |
| 2023 | 4,218 |
| 2024 | 4,205 |
| 2025 | 4,150 |
| 2026 | 4,118 |
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All indicators for Stoenești
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 | Stoenești | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.7 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,707 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.8 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,462 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.6 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,716 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.9 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,919 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Stoenești | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.55 km | 7.76 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,176 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.46 ‰ | 2.27 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,252 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,191 | 316,668 | 10,177,161 | ranked 798 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 532.1 ‰ | 525.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,074 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 63.8 m² | 51.5 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 386 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.64 ‰ | 2.48 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 294 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Stoenești | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 33.8 ‰ | 58.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,248 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.67 ‰ | 3.68 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,118 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Stoenești | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 82 ‰ | 258 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,322 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 6.5% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 483 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Stoenești | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.2 nights | 1.0 | 0.4 | ranked 741 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 127 ‰ | 584 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 742 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.9 ‰ | 22.2 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 502 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Stoenești | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 18.7 m³ | 42.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,874 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Stoenești | 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) | 0.97 ‰ | 0.60 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 251 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Stoenești | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 90 ‰ | 160 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,609 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,329 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Stoenești
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 trade88 · 23.9%
- Transport and storage53 · 14.4%
- Manufacturing44 · 12.0%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing27 · 7.3%
- Accommodation and food services25 · 6.8%
- Administrative and support services23 · 6.2%
- Construction19 · 5.2%
- Professional, scientific and technical18 · 4.9%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)57 · 15.5%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)55 · 14.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines51 · 13.9%
- Food and beverage service activities21 · 5.7%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)19 · 5.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities18 · 4.9%
- Specialised construction activities17 · 4.6%
- Forestry and logging14 · 3.8%
- Manufacture of food products14 · 3.8%
- Accommodation13 · 3.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Stoenești?
Stoenești has 4,118 residents (2026), ranking 1,033 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Stoenești?
Stoenești covers 128.3 km², with a density of 32 people per km².
Is the population of Stoenești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Stoenești went from 4,582 to 4,118, a change of −10.1%.
Where is Stoenești?
Stoenești is in Argeș County. Latitude 45.265, longitude 25.227.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Stoenești?
In Stoenești, “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.97 ‰ (2024), ranking 251 of 2,248 localities; the national median is 0.47 ‰.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Stoenești?
In Stoenești, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 63.8 m² (2025), ranking 386 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Which localities border Stoenești?
The nearest to Stoenești are Cetățeni (8.6 km), Pucheni (9.6 km), Dragoslavele (11 km), Valea Mare Pravăț (11 km), Văleni-Dâmbovița (11 km).