Vedea (Argeș County): population and statistics
Vedea has a population of 3,162 (2026) across 68.4 km², or 46.3 people per km². It ranks 1,471 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −12.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,162 residents
- 68.4 km²
- 46 people/km²
Key points
Among the 102 localities in Argeș County, Vedea ranks No. 46 by population.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 6.64 ‰ in Vedea, compared with an average of 2.65 ‰ in Argeș County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 24.67 km in Vedea, compared with an average of 7.76 km in Argeș County and 4.84 km nationally.
Vedea: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (68 businesses).
Vedea in numbers
Where is Vedea?
Neighbouring localities
- Făgețelu6.7 km · 742
- Poiana Lacului7.6 km · 6,143
- Bărăști8.5 km · 1,130
- Spineni10.0 km · 1,260
- Topana10 km · 566
- Săpata10 km · 1,502
- Uda11 km · 1,563
- Cocu12 km · 1,981
All localities in Argeș County
Localities of similar size
Population of Vedea over time
Vedea had 3,613 residents in 2016 and 3,162 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,335 |
| 2022 | 3,272 |
| 2023 | 3,231 |
| 2024 | 3,196 |
| 2025 | 3,194 |
| 2026 | 3,162 |
Did you know?
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,574 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Făgețelu, 6.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Poiana Lacului (6,143 residents), 7.6 km away.
All indicators for Vedea
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 | Vedea | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.2 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 753 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.3 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,055 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.5 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,970 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.4 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 776 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Vedea | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 24.67 km | 7.76 km | 7.67 km | ranked 79 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.27 ‰ | 2.27 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,406 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,378 | 316,668 | 10,177,161 | ranked 678 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 752.1 ‰ | 525.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 170 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 43.9 m² | 51.5 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,335 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.95 ‰ | 2.48 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,178 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Vedea | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.04 km | 3.99 km | 6.17 km | ranked 517 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 267 m³ | 13,857 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 518 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Vedea | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 47.4 ‰ | 58.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 582 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 5.06 ‰ | 3.68 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 267 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Vedea | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 117 ‰ | 258 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 813 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 2,140 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Vedea | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 49.3 m³ | 42.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 416 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.95 km | 3.31 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,557 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Vedea | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 6.64 ‰ | 2.65 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 19 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.95 ‰ | 0.55 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 172 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.27 ‰ | 0.60 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 119 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Vedea | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 159 ‰ | 160 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 268 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,781 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Vedea
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 · 26.2%
- Transport and storage47 · 14.0%
- Construction34 · 10.1%
- Manufacturing24 · 7.1%
- Real estate24 · 7.1%
- Administrative and support services21 · 6.2%
- Accommodation and food services20 · 6.0%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing16 · 4.8%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)68 · 20.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)54 · 16.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines39 · 11.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities29 · 8.6%
- Construction of buildings28 · 8.3%
- Specialised construction activities24 · 7.1%
- Real estate activities24 · 7.1%
- Food and beverage service activities19 · 5.7%
- Civil engineering17 · 5.1%
- Rental and leasing activities15 · 4.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Vedea?
Vedea has 3,162 residents (2026), ranking 1,471 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Vedea?
Vedea covers 68.4 km², with a density of 46 people per km².
Is the population of Vedea growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Vedea went from 3,613 to 3,162, a change of −12.5%.
Where is Vedea?
Vedea is in Argeș County. Latitude 44.780, longitude 24.622.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Vedea?
In Vedea, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 6.64 ‰ (2024), ranking 19 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Vedea?
In Vedea, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 24.67 km (2025), ranking 79 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
Which localities border Vedea?
The nearest to Vedea are Făgețelu (6.7 km), Poiana Lacului (7.6 km), Bărăști (8.5 km), Spineni (10.0 km), Topana (10 km).