Valea Mare (Dâmbovița County): population and statistics
Valea Mare has a population of 1,945 (2026) across 32.6 km², or 59.7 people per km². It ranks 2,372 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −11.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,945 residents
- 32.6 km²
- 60 people/km²
Key points
Among the 89 localities in Dâmbovița County, Valea Mare ranks No. 81 by population.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 749.6 m³ in Valea Mare, compared with an average of 30.2 m³ in Dâmbovița County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: 22.1 ‰ in Valea Mare, compared with an average of 11.9 ‰ in Dâmbovița County and 11.1 ‰ nationally.
Valea Mare: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (28 businesses).
Valea Mare in numbers
Where is Valea Mare?
Population of Valea Mare over time
Valea Mare had 2,205 residents in 2016 and 1,945 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,096 |
| 2022 | 2,069 |
| 2023 | 2,047 |
| 2024 | 2,009 |
| 2025 | 1,980 |
| 2026 | 1,945 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Dâmbovița County for “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,564 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Hulubești (3,003 residents), 4.4 km away.
All indicators for Valea Mare
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 | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.5 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 958 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.6 ‰ | 17.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 477 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.2 ‰ | 6.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,942 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.1 ‰ | 11.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 183 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Valea Mare | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.48 km | 5.16 km | 7.67 km | ranked 244 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.11 ‰ | 2.77 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 351 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,192 | 226,358 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,082 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 612.9 ‰ | 453.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 551 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 43.1 m² | 52.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,427 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.54 ‰ | 2.09 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 833 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Valea Mare | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.83 km | 4.80 km | 6.17 km | ranked 643 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 136 m³ | 19,271 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 795 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Valea Mare | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 33.9 ‰ | 40.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,241 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.06 ‰ | 3.13 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,606 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Valea Mare | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 116 ‰ | 175 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 825 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.4% | 2.1% | 2.3% | ranked 1,522 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Valea Mare | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 749.6 m³ | 30.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.66 km | 2.84 km | 4.05 km | ranked 564 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Valea Mare | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.51 ‰ | 1.25 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,458 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.51 ‰ | 0.42 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,125 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Valea Mare | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 92 ‰ | 142 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,535 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.1 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 828 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Valea Mare
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 trade37 · 26.2%
- Transport and storage20 · 14.2%
- Manufacturing13 · 9.2%
- Administrative and support services11 · 7.8%
- Other service activities11 · 7.8%
- Construction9 · 6.4%
- Accommodation and food services9 · 6.4%
- Professional, scientific and technical9 · 6.4%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)28 · 19.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)21 · 14.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines20 · 14.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities11 · 7.8%
- Construction of buildings9 · 6.4%
- Food and beverage service activities9 · 6.4%
- Repair of computers and personal and household goods9 · 6.4%
- Specialised construction activities8 · 5.7%
- Office administration and business support activities7 · 5.0%
- Rental and leasing activities6 · 4.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Valea Mare?
Valea Mare has 1,945 residents (2026), ranking 2,372 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Valea Mare?
Valea Mare covers 32.6 km², with a density of 60 people per km².
Is the population of Valea Mare growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Valea Mare went from 2,205 to 1,945, a change of −11.8%.
Where is Valea Mare?
Valea Mare is in Dâmbovița County. Latitude 44.800, longitude 25.250.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Valea Mare?
In Valea Mare, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 749.6 m³ (2025), ranking 1 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Valea Mare?
In Valea Mare, “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 22.1 ‰ (2025), ranking 183 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 13.0 ‰.
Which localities border Valea Mare?
The nearest to Valea Mare are Hulubești (4.4 km), Crângurile (4.6 km), Gura Foii (6.2 km), Cobia (7.4 km), Ludești (7.5 km).