Valea Mare Pravăț: population and statistics
Valea Mare Pravăț has a population of 4,170 (2026) across 60.7 km², or 68.7 people per km². It ranks 1,011 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −2.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,170 residents
- 60.7 km²
- 69 people/km²
Key points
Among the 102 localities in Argeș County, Valea Mare Pravăț ranks No. 31 by population.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 19.2% in Valea Mare Pravăț, compared with an average of 2.7% in Argeș County and 2.0% nationally.
Valea Mare Pravăț: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (67 businesses).
Valea Mare Pravăț in numbers
Where is Valea Mare Pravăț?
Population of Valea Mare Pravăț over time
Valea Mare Pravăț had 4,279 residents in 2016 and 4,170 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,225 |
| 2022 | 4,213 |
| 2023 | 4,194 |
| 2024 | 4,164 |
| 2025 | 4,176 |
| 2026 | 4,170 |
Did you know?
- “Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,499 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Câmpulung (31,748 residents), 4.1 km away.
All indicators for Valea Mare Pravăț
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 Mare Pravăț | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.7 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,308 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.6 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,955 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.9 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,096 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.2 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,812 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Valea Mare Pravăț | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.95 km | 7.76 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,785 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.20 ‰ | 2.27 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,465 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,716 | 316,668 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,240 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 411.5 ‰ | 525.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,546 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 48.8 m² | 51.5 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,758 of 3,163 |
Energy
| Indicator | Valea Mare Pravăț | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.17 km | 3.99 km | 6.17 km | ranked 999 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 0 m³ | 13,857 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 1,019 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Valea Mare Pravăț | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 32.4 ‰ | 58.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,358 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.12 ‰ | 3.68 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 863 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Valea Mare Pravăț | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 71 ‰ | 258 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,567 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 19.2% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 30 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Valea Mare Pravăț | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.3 nights | 1.0 | 0.4 | ranked 658 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 173 ‰ | 584 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 672 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 42.9 ‰ | 22.2 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 247 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Valea Mare Pravăț | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 46.3 m³ | 42.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 478 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.82 km | 3.31 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,369 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Valea Mare Pravăț | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.24 ‰ | 2.65 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,626 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.24 ‰ | 0.55 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,552 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.24 ‰ | 0.60 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,872 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Valea Mare Pravăț | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 100 ‰ | 160 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,272 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: Valea Mare Pravăț
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 trade86 · 22.3%
- Transport and storage46 · 11.9%
- Construction42 · 10.9%
- Manufacturing38 · 9.9%
- Accommodation and food services29 · 7.5%
- Professional, scientific and technical29 · 7.5%
- Administrative and support services20 · 5.2%
- Other service activities18 · 4.7%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)67 · 17.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)48 · 12.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines42 · 10.9%
- Specialised construction activities33 · 8.6%
- Construction of buildings23 · 6.0%
- Food and beverage service activities23 · 6.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities18 · 4.7%
- Accommodation14 · 3.6%
- Manufacture of food products13 · 3.4%
- Civil engineering13 · 3.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Valea Mare Pravăț?
Valea Mare Pravăț has 4,170 residents (2026), ranking 1,011 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Valea Mare Pravăț?
Valea Mare Pravăț covers 60.7 km², with a density of 69 people per km².
Is the population of Valea Mare Pravăț growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Valea Mare Pravăț went from 4,279 to 4,170, a change of −2.5%.
Where is Valea Mare Pravăț?
Valea Mare Pravăț is in Argeș County. Latitude 45.292, longitude 25.097.
Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Valea Mare Pravăț?
In Valea Mare Pravăț, “Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 0 m³ (2025), ranking 1,019 of 1,023 localities; the national median is 269 m³.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Valea Mare Pravăț?
In Valea Mare Pravăț, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 19.2% (2026), ranking 30 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Which localities border Valea Mare Pravăț?
The nearest to Valea Mare Pravăț are Câmpulung (4.1 km), Mioarele (6.3 km), Dragoslavele (8.2 km), Bughea de Jos (8.4 km), Bughea de Sus (8.6 km).