Sălcioara (Dâmbovița County): population and statistics
Sălcioara has a population of 3,661 (2026) across 55.0 km², or 66.6 people per km². It ranks 1,216 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −6.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,661 residents
- 55.0 km²
- 67 people/km²
Key points
Among the 89 localities in Dâmbovița County, Sălcioara ranks No. 57 by population.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 58 ‰ in Sălcioara, compared with an average of 142 ‰ in Dâmbovița County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 40 ‰ in Sălcioara, compared with an average of 175 ‰ in Dâmbovița County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Sălcioara: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (41 businesses).
Sălcioara in numbers
Where is Sălcioara?
Population of Sălcioara over time
Sălcioara had 3,914 residents in 2016 and 3,661 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,775 |
| 2022 | 3,730 |
| 2023 | 3,695 |
| 2024 | 3,661 |
| 2025 | 3,671 |
| 2026 | 3,661 |
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,696 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Gura Șuții, 4.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Titu (9,768 residents), 9.1 km away.
All indicators for Sălcioara
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 | Sălcioara | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.1 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,017 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.6 ‰ | 17.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,997 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.6 ‰ | 6.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,209 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.8 ‰ | 11.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,110 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sălcioara | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.19 ‰ | 2.77 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 870 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,809 | 226,358 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,132 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 494.1 ‰ | 453.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,480 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 44.3 m² | 52.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,302 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.91 ‰ | 2.09 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 677 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Sălcioara | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 25.1 ‰ | 40.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,962 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.46 ‰ | 3.13 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,291 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Sălcioara | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 40 ‰ | 175 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,605 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.6% | 2.1% | 2.3% | ranked 2,001 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Sălcioara | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.55 ‰ | 1.25 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,309 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.55 ‰ | 0.42 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 937 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Sălcioara | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 58 ‰ | 142 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,806 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.7 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,138 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Sălcioara
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 trade57 · 21.9%
- Construction31 · 11.9%
- Transport and storage25 · 9.6%
- Administrative and support services24 · 9.2%
- Manufacturing21 · 8.1%
- Professional, scientific and technical21 · 8.1%
- Accommodation and food services19 · 7.3%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing11 · 4.2%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)41 · 15.8%
- Specialised construction activities29 · 11.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)29 · 11.2%
- Construction of buildings24 · 9.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines23 · 8.8%
- Food and beverage service activities18 · 6.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities15 · 5.8%
- Civil engineering11 · 4.2%
- Real estate activities11 · 4.2%
- Office administration and business support activities10 · 3.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sălcioara?
Sălcioara has 3,661 residents (2026), ranking 1,216 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Sălcioara?
Sălcioara covers 55.0 km², with a density of 67 people per km².
Is the population of Sălcioara growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Sălcioara went from 3,914 to 3,661, a change of −6.5%.
Where is Sălcioara?
Sălcioara is in Dâmbovița County. Latitude 44.744, longitude 25.576.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Sălcioara?
In Sălcioara, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 58 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,806 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Sălcioara?
In Sălcioara, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 40 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,605 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Which localities border Sălcioara?
The nearest to Sălcioara are Gura Șuții (4.8 km), Nucet (5.2 km), Braniștea (6.8 km), Cornățelu (7.2 km), Produlești (7.8 km).