Văleni (Neamț County): population and statistics
Văleni has a population of 1,469 (2026) across 35.0 km², or 42.0 people per km². It ranks 2,754 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −4.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,469 residents
- 35.0 km²
- 42 people/km²
Key points
Among the 83 localities in Neamț County, Văleni ranks No. 81 by population.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 18.6% in Văleni, compared with an average of 2.6% in Neamț County and 2.0% nationally.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 17.7 ‰ in Văleni, compared with an average of 5.9 ‰ in Neamț County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Văleni: the most common activity among active businesses is Crop and animal production, hunting and related services (7 businesses).
Văleni in numbers
Where is Văleni?
Population of Văleni over time
Văleni had 1,539 residents in 2016 and 1,469 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,513 |
| 2022 | 1,488 |
| 2023 | 1,474 |
| 2024 | 1,461 |
| 2025 | 1,476 |
| 2026 | 1,469 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Neamț County for “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,903 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Bârgăuani (3,078 residents), 5.0 km away.
All indicators for Văleni
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 | Văleni | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.3 ‰ | 15.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,406 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.7 ‰ | 17.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,469 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.7 ‰ | 5.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 22 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.7 ‰ | 12.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 571 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Văleni | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 730 | 240,582 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,893 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 496.9 ‰ | 445.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,440 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 33.0 m² | 51.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 3,082 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.68 ‰ | 1.92 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,380 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Văleni | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 12.9 ‰ | 33.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,915 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.00 ‰ | 1.72 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 3,005 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Văleni | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 44 ‰ | 161 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,455 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 18.6% | 2.6% | 2.3% | ranked 35 of 3,163 |
Education
| Indicator | Văleni | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 123 ‰ | 124 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 646 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.8 per 10,000 inh. | 2.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 420 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Văleni
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
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing8 · 15.4%
- Wholesale and retail trade8 · 15.4%
- Transport and storage6 · 11.5%
- Manufacturing5 · 9.6%
- Accommodation and food services5 · 9.6%
- Administrative and support services5 · 9.6%
- Real estate4 · 7.7%
- Professional, scientific and technical4 · 7.7%
Most common activities
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services7 · 13.5%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)7 · 13.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities5 · 9.6%
- Food and beverage service activities5 · 9.6%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)4 · 7.7%
- Real estate activities4 · 7.7%
- Manufacture of food products3 · 5.8%
- Specialised construction activities3 · 5.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines3 · 5.8%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities3 · 5.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Văleni?
Văleni has 1,469 residents (2026), ranking 2,754 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Văleni?
Văleni covers 35.0 km², with a density of 42 people per km².
Is the population of Văleni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Văleni went from 1,539 to 1,469, a change of −4.5%.
Where is Văleni?
Văleni is in Neamț County. Latitude 47.034, longitude 26.692.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Văleni?
In Văleni, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 18.6% (2026), ranking 35 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Văleni?
In Văleni, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 17.7 ‰ (2025), ranking 22 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Which localities border Văleni?
The nearest to Văleni are Bârgăuani (5.0 km), Botești (5.5 km), Ruginoasa (5.5 km), Tupilați (6.3 km), Gherăești (8.2 km).