Văcărești: population and statistics
Văcărești has a population of 4,934 (2026) across 39.1 km², or 126 people per km². It ranks 772 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −5.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,934 residents
- 39.1 km²
- 126 people/km²
Key points
Among the 89 localities in Dâmbovița County, Văcărești ranks No. 34 by population.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 50 ‰ in Văcărești, compared with an average of 142 ‰ in Dâmbovița County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 0.7% in Văcărești, compared with an average of 2.1% in Dâmbovița County and 2.0% nationally.
Văcărești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (84 businesses).
Văcărești in numbers
Where is Văcărești?
Population of Văcărești over time
Văcărești had 5,216 residents in 2016 and 4,934 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,056 |
| 2022 | 5,029 |
| 2023 | 5,000 |
| 2024 | 4,973 |
| 2025 | 4,949 |
| 2026 | 4,934 |
Did you know?
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,471 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Lucieni, 2.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Târgoviște (85,122 residents), 8.5 km away.
All indicators for Văcărești
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 | Văcărești | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.6 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,450 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.8 ‰ | 17.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,936 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.5 ‰ | 6.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,782 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.3 ‰ | 11.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,099 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Văcărești | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.42 ‰ | 2.77 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,283 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,951 | 226,358 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,004 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 395.4 ‰ | 453.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,712 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 60.4 m² | 52.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 618 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.42 ‰ | 2.09 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 887 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Văcărești | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.92 km | 4.80 km | 6.17 km | ranked 528 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 331 m³ | 19,271 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 372 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Văcărești | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 35.1 ‰ | 40.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,145 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.24 ‰ | 3.13 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 796 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Văcărești | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 87 ‰ | 175 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,222 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.7% | 2.1% | 2.3% | ranked 2,728 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Văcărești | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.41 ‰ | 1.25 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,917 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.41 ‰ | 0.42 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,714 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.61 ‰ | 0.72 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 738 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Văcărești | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 50 ‰ | 142 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,959 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.0 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,630 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Văcărești
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 trade104 · 23.2%
- Transport and storage64 · 14.3%
- Manufacturing51 · 11.4%
- Administrative and support services48 · 10.7%
- Construction36 · 8.0%
- Professional, scientific and technical33 · 7.3%
- Other service activities26 · 5.8%
- Accommodation and food services20 · 4.5%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)84 · 18.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)61 · 13.6%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines54 · 12.0%
- Specialised construction activities31 · 6.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities31 · 6.9%
- Construction of buildings25 · 5.6%
- Office administration and business support activities23 · 5.1%
- Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing20 · 4.5%
- Rental and leasing activities20 · 4.5%
- Food and beverage service activities19 · 4.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Văcărești?
Văcărești has 4,934 residents (2026), ranking 772 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Văcărești?
Văcărești covers 39.1 km², with a density of 126 people per km².
Is the population of Văcărești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Văcărești went from 5,216 to 4,934, a change of −5.4%.
Where is Văcărești?
Văcărești is in Dâmbovița County. Latitude 44.850, longitude 25.483.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Văcărești?
In Văcărești, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 50 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,959 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Văcărești?
In Văcărești, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 0.7% (2026), ranking 2,728 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Which localities border Văcărești?
The nearest to Văcărești are Lucieni (2.6 km), Ulmi (4.0 km), Raciu (4.7 km), Perșinari (5.5 km), Târgoviște (8.5 km).