Valea Stanciului: population and statistics
Valea Stanciului has a population of 5,039 (2026) across 110.7 km², or 45.5 people per km². It ranks 745 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −7.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,039 residents
- 110.7 km²
- 46 people/km²
Key points
Among the 111 localities in Dolj County, Valea Stanciului ranks No. 16 by population.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 16.2% in Valea Stanciului, compared with an average of 5.0% in Dolj County and 2.0% nationally.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.40 ‰ in Valea Stanciului, compared with an average of 3.58 ‰ in Dolj County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
Valea Stanciului: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (60 businesses).
Valea Stanciului in numbers
Where is Valea Stanciului?
Neighbouring localities
- Rojiște5.7 km · 2,499
- Dobrești6.2 km · 2,064
- Drănic7.1 km · 2,134
- Gângiova8.9 km · 2,568
- Mârșani9.6 km · 3,899
- Sadova13 km · 8,795
- Bratovoești15 km · 3,135
- Daneți15 km · 5,140
Localities of similar size
Population of Valea Stanciului over time
Valea Stanciului had 5,443 residents in 2016 and 5,039 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,200 |
| 2022 | 5,142 |
| 2023 | 5,105 |
| 2024 | 5,097 |
| 2025 | 5,053 |
| 2026 | 5,039 |
Did you know?
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 15,508 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Rojiște, 5.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Sadova (8,795 residents), 13 km away.
All indicators for Valea Stanciului
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 Stanciului | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.4 ‰ | 17.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 526 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.1 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,615 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.5 ‰ | 6.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 875 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.1 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 399 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Valea Stanciului | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,791 | 309,497 | 10,177,161 | ranked 513 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 553.9 ‰ | 469.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 893 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 46.1 m² | 51.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,095 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Valea Stanciului | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 25.6 ‰ | 55.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,916 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.40 ‰ | 3.58 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,959 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Valea Stanciului | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 33 ‰ | 215 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,845 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 16.2% | 5.0% | 2.3% | ranked 57 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Valea Stanciului | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.60 ‰ | 5.69 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,166 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.60 ‰ | 0.65 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 760 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.20 ‰ | 1.39 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,988 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Valea Stanciului | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 111 ‰ | 172 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 918 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,630 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Valea Stanciului
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 trade74 · 32.9%
- Transport and storage27 · 12.0%
- Accommodation and food services26 · 11.6%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing18 · 8.0%
- Construction17 · 7.6%
- Manufacturing16 · 7.1%
- Other service activities10 · 4.4%
- Administrative and support services8 · 3.6%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)60 · 26.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)29 · 12.9%
- Food and beverage service activities25 · 11.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines20 · 8.9%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services17 · 7.6%
- Specialised construction activities16 · 7.1%
- Construction of buildings12 · 5.3%
- Manufacture of food products9 · 4.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities9 · 4.0%
- Other personal service activities9 · 4.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Valea Stanciului?
Valea Stanciului has 5,039 residents (2026), ranking 745 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Valea Stanciului?
Valea Stanciului covers 110.7 km², with a density of 46 people per km².
Is the population of Valea Stanciului growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Valea Stanciului went from 5,443 to 5,039, a change of −7.4%.
Where is Valea Stanciului?
Valea Stanciului is in Dolj County. Latitude 43.989, longitude 23.878.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Valea Stanciului?
In Valea Stanciului, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 16.2% (2026), ranking 57 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Valea Stanciului?
In Valea Stanciului, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.40 ‰ (2026), ranking 2,959 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
Which localities border Valea Stanciului?
The nearest to Valea Stanciului are Rojiște (5.7 km), Dobrești (6.2 km), Drănic (7.1 km), Gângiova (8.9 km), Mârșani (9.6 km).