Valea Danului: population and statistics
Valea Danului has a population of 2,912 (2026) across 32.0 km², or 90.9 people per km². It ranks 1,643 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −3.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,912 residents
- 32.0 km²
- 91 people/km²
Key points
Among the 102 localities in Argeș County, Valea Danului ranks No. 53 by population.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 55 ‰ in Valea Danului, compared with an average of 160 ‰ in Argeș County and 163 ‰ nationally.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 11.7 ‰ in Valea Danului, compared with an average of 18.6 ‰ in Argeș County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Valea Danului: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (50 businesses).
Valea Danului in numbers
Where is Valea Danului?
Population of Valea Danului over time
Valea Danului had 3,022 residents in 2016 and 2,912 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,970 |
| 2022 | 2,948 |
| 2023 | 2,924 |
| 2024 | 2,899 |
| 2025 | 2,917 |
| 2026 | 2,912 |
Did you know?
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of localities.
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,489 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Albeștii de Argeș (5,854 residents), 4.8 km away.
All indicators for Valea Danului
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 | Valea Danului | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.4 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,173 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.7 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,844 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.9 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,550 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.0 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,199 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Valea Danului | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.61 km | 7.76 km | 7.67 km | ranked 809 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.06 ‰ | 2.27 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 928 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,650 | 316,668 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,329 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 566.6 ‰ | 525.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 799 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 62.3 m² | 51.5 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 484 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.69 ‰ | 2.48 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,372 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Valea Danului | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 38.5 ‰ | 58.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 930 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.75 ‰ | 3.68 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,072 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Valea Danului | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 35 ‰ | 258 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,784 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.1% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 1,670 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Valea Danului | 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) | 35 ‰ | 584 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 1,017 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.9 ‰ | 22.2 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 923 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Valea Danului | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 35.0 m³ | 42.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 895 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.21 km | 3.31 km | 4.05 km | ranked 377 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Valea Danului | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.69 ‰ | 2.65 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 907 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.69 ‰ | 0.55 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 494 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Valea Danului | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 55 ‰ | 160 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,876 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,642 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Valea Danului
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 trade60 · 27.3%
- Construction26 · 11.8%
- Transport and storage25 · 11.4%
- Manufacturing23 · 10.5%
- Other service activities15 · 6.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical12 · 5.5%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing10 · 4.5%
- Administrative and support services10 · 4.5%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)50 · 22.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)36 · 16.4%
- Specialised construction activities26 · 11.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines21 · 9.5%
- Construction of buildings14 · 6.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities14 · 6.4%
- Repair of computers and personal and household goods11 · 5.0%
- Head offices and management consultancy7 · 3.2%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities7 · 3.2%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)6 · 2.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Valea Danului?
Valea Danului has 2,912 residents (2026), ranking 1,643 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Valea Danului?
Valea Danului covers 32.0 km², with a density of 91 people per km².
Is the population of Valea Danului growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Valea Danului went from 3,022 to 2,912, a change of −3.6%.
Where is Valea Danului?
Valea Danului is in Argeș County. Latitude 45.185, longitude 24.625.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Valea Danului?
In Valea Danului, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 55 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,876 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Valea Danului?
In Valea Danului, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 11.7 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,844 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Which localities border Valea Danului?
The nearest to Valea Danului are Albeștii de Argeș (4.8 km), Tigveni (5.3 km), Valea Iașului (7.0 km), Curtea de Argeș (8.3 km), Cepari (8.4 km).