Valea Salciei: population and statistics
Valea Salciei has a population of 577 (2026) across 32.5 km², or 17.8 people per km². It ranks 3,152 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −22.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 577 residents
- 32.5 km²
- 18 people/km²
Key points
Among the 87 localities in Buzău County, Valea Salciei ranks No. 84 by population.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 17.3 in Valea Salciei, compared with an average of 3.2 per 10,000 inh. in Buzău County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Valea Salciei: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (8 businesses).
Valea Salciei in numbers
Where is Valea Salciei?
Population of Valea Salciei over time
Valea Salciei had 746 residents in 2016 and 577 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 655 |
| 2022 | 635 |
| 2023 | 609 |
| 2024 | 594 |
| 2025 | 584 |
| 2026 | 577 |
Did you know?
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Existing dwellings”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,548 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Buda (2,696 residents), 5.9 km away.
All indicators for Valea Salciei
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 Salciei | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.6 ‰ | 15.4 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,689 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.1 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,106 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.7 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 3,138 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.4 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,396 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Valea Salciei | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 25.65 km | 7.19 km | 7.67 km | ranked 63 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 445 | 213,362 | 10,177,161 | ranked 3,147 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 771.2 ‰ | 494.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 145 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 72.9 m² | 51.0 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 101 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Valea Salciei | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 26.0 ‰ | 43.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,882 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.00 ‰ | 2.92 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 3,005 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Valea Salciei | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 83 ‰ | 205 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,301 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 4.3% | 2.1% | 2.3% | ranked 834 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Valea Salciei | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 12.1 m³ | 33.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,268 of 2,656 |
Education
| Indicator | Valea Salciei | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 75 ‰ | 137 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,249 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 13 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Valea Salciei
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 trade9 · 39.1%
- Manufacturing3 · 13.0%
- Construction3 · 13.0%
Most common activities
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Valea Salciei?
Valea Salciei has 577 residents (2026), ranking 3,152 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Valea Salciei?
Valea Salciei covers 32.5 km², with a density of 18 people per km².
Is the population of Valea Salciei growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Valea Salciei went from 746 to 577, a change of −22.7%.
Where is Valea Salciei?
Valea Salciei is in Buzău County. Latitude 45.494, longitude 26.825.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Valea Salciei?
In Valea Salciei, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 17.3 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 13 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Existing dwellings: what is the figure for Valea Salciei?
In Valea Salciei, “Existing dwellings” stands at 445 (2025), ranking 3,147 of 3,181 localities; the national median is 1,464.
Which localities border Valea Salciei?
The nearest to Valea Salciei are Buda (5.9 km), Sărulești (5.9 km), Pardoși (6.5 km), Chiojdeni (7.0 km), Mărgăritești (7.4 km).