Valea Iașului: population and statistics
Valea Iașului has a population of 2,718 (2026) across 21.9 km², or 124 people per km². It ranks 1,768 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −1.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,718 residents
- 21.9 km²
- 124 people/km²
Key points
Among the 102 localities in Argeș County, Valea Iașului ranks No. 58 by population.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 5.52 ‰ in Valea Iașului, compared with an average of 2.65 ‰ in Argeș County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 54 ‰ in Valea Iașului, compared with an average of 160 ‰ in Argeș County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Valea Iașului: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (66 businesses).
Valea Iașului in numbers
Where is Valea Iașului?
Population of Valea Iașului over time
Valea Iașului had 2,768 residents in 2016 and 2,718 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,721 |
| 2022 | 2,695 |
| 2023 | 2,688 |
| 2024 | 2,731 |
| 2025 | 2,712 |
| 2026 | 2,718 |
Did you know?
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 92% of localities.
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,060 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Albeștii de Argeș (5,854 residents), 4.7 km away.
All indicators for Valea Iașului
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 Iașului | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.4 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 622 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.9 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,660 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.7 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,172 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.5 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,719 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Valea Iașului | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.89 km | 7.76 km | 7.67 km | ranked 302 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.52 ‰ | 2.27 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 214 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,419 | 316,668 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,673 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 522.1 ‰ | 525.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,175 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 58.5 m² | 51.5 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 740 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.05 ‰ | 2.48 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 254 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Valea Iașului | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.21 km | 3.99 km | 6.17 km | ranked 386 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 296 m³ | 13,857 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 440 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Valea Iașului | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 57.0 ‰ | 58.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 330 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.58 ‰ | 3.68 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,198 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Valea Iașului | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 108 ‰ | 258 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 901 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.8% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 1,853 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Valea Iașului | 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) | 11.8 ‰ | 22.2 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 680 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Valea Iașului | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 41.2 m³ | 42.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 628 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.92 km | 3.31 km | 4.05 km | ranked 403 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Valea Iașului | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 5.52 ‰ | 2.65 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 37 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.74 ‰ | 0.55 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 398 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.37 ‰ | 0.60 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,450 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Valea Iașului | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 54 ‰ | 160 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,903 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,472 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Valea Iașului
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 trade70 · 21.1%
- Professional, scientific and technical34 · 10.2%
- Construction32 · 9.6%
- Transport and storage30 · 9.0%
- Manufacturing29 · 8.7%
- Accommodation and food services24 · 7.2%
- Administrative and support services20 · 6.0%
- Real estate16 · 4.8%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)66 · 19.9%
- Specialised construction activities30 · 9.0%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)29 · 8.7%
- Construction of buildings25 · 7.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines25 · 7.5%
- Food and beverage service activities17 · 5.1%
- Real estate activities16 · 4.8%
- Head offices and management consultancy16 · 4.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities15 · 4.5%
- Accommodation15 · 4.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Valea Iașului?
Valea Iașului has 2,718 residents (2026), ranking 1,768 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Valea Iașului?
Valea Iașului covers 21.9 km², with a density of 124 people per km².
Is the population of Valea Iașului growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Valea Iașului went from 2,768 to 2,718, a change of −1.8%.
Where is Valea Iașului?
Valea Iașului is in Argeș County. Latitude 45.190, longitude 24.714.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Valea Iașului?
In Valea Iașului, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 5.52 ‰ (2024), ranking 37 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Valea Iașului?
In Valea Iașului, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 54 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,903 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Which localities border Valea Iașului?
The nearest to Valea Iașului are Albeștii de Argeș (4.7 km), Mușătești (5.4 km), Valea Danului (7.0 km), Curtea de Argeș (8.9 km), Pietroșani (11 km).