Văgiulești: population and statistics
Văgiulești has a population of 2,153 (2026) across 48.1 km², or 44.7 people per km². It ranks 2,214 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −16.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,153 residents
- 48.1 km²
- 45 people/km²
Key points
Among the 70 localities in Gorj County, Văgiulești ranks No. 47 by population.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 70.6 m³ in Văgiulești, compared with an average of 38.6 m³ in Gorj County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 52 ‰ in Văgiulești, compared with an average of 150 ‰ in Gorj County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Văgiulești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (21 businesses).
Văgiulești in numbers
Where is Văgiulești?
Neighbouring localities
- Samarinești6.1 km · 1,569
- Corcova6.4 km · 5,948
- Slivilești6.7 km · 2,819
- Drăgotești8.9 km · 2,275
- Bolboși9.1 km · 3,020
- Broșteni11 km · 2,611
- Negomir11 km · 3,246
- Voloiac13 km · 1,514
Localities of similar size
Population of Văgiulești over time
Văgiulești had 2,568 residents in 2016 and 2,153 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,362 |
| 2022 | 2,314 |
| 2023 | 2,267 |
| 2024 | 2,212 |
| 2025 | 2,188 |
| 2026 | 2,153 |
Did you know?
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,742 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Samarinești, 6.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Corcova (5,948 residents), 6.4 km away.
All indicators for Văgiulești
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 | Văgiulești | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.0 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,256 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.4 ‰ | 20.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 835 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.7 ‰ | 5.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,930 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.5 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,434 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Văgiulești | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.00 km | 7.36 km | 7.67 km | ranked 260 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.46 ‰ | 1.64 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,185 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,290 | 166,326 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,905 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 599.2 ‰ | 494.2 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 617 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 49.6 m² | 48.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,658 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Văgiulești | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 17.6 ‰ | 43.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,628 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.39 ‰ | 2.62 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,244 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Văgiulești | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 49 ‰ | 228 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,251 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.4% | 2.5% | 2.3% | ranked 1,101 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Văgiulești | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 70.6 m³ | 38.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 178 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.25 km | 2.56 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,026 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Văgiulești | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.46 ‰ | 2.25 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,666 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.46 ‰ | 0.54 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,395 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Văgiulești | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 52 ‰ | 150 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,930 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,008 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Văgiulești
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 trade26 · 29.2%
- Construction14 · 15.7%
- Transport and storage11 · 12.4%
- Manufacturing7 · 7.9%
- Administrative and support services7 · 7.9%
- Accommodation and food services6 · 6.7%
- Professional, scientific and technical4 · 4.5%
- Other service activities3 · 3.4%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)21 · 23.6%
- Specialised construction activities11 · 12.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)11 · 12.4%
- Construction of buildings10 · 11.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines8 · 9.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities8 · 9.0%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles4 · 4.5%
- Food and beverage service activities4 · 4.5%
- Rental and leasing activities4 · 4.5%
- Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products3 · 3.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Văgiulești?
Văgiulești has 2,153 residents (2026), ranking 2,214 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Văgiulești?
Văgiulești covers 48.1 km², with a density of 45 people per km².
Is the population of Văgiulești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Văgiulești went from 2,568 to 2,153, a change of −16.2%.
Where is Văgiulești?
Văgiulești is in Gorj County. Latitude 44.733, longitude 23.103.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Văgiulești?
In Văgiulești, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 70.6 m³ (2025), ranking 178 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Văgiulești?
In Văgiulești, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 52 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,930 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Which localities border Văgiulești?
The nearest to Văgiulești are Samarinești (6.1 km), Corcova (6.4 km), Slivilești (6.7 km), Drăgotești (8.9 km), Bolboși (9.1 km).