Vâlcele (Olt County): population and statistics
Vâlcele has a population of 2,128 (2026) across 53.1 km², or 40.1 people per km². It ranks 2,237 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −10.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,128 residents
- 53.1 km²
- 40 people/km²
Key points
Among the 112 localities in Olt County, Vâlcele ranks No. 56 by population.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.0 ‰ in Vâlcele, compared with an average of 37.4 ‰ in Olt County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 2.8 ‰ in Vâlcele, compared with an average of 5.9 ‰ in Olt County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Vâlcele in numbers
Where is Vâlcele?
Neighbouring localities
- Izvoarele5.0 km · 3,215
- Coteana7.7 km · 1,912
- Schitu7.7 km · 2,391
- Mărunței8.6 km · 3,575
- Stoicănești8.9 km · 2,198
- Șerbănești10 km · 2,554
- Brebeni11 km · 2,577
- Movileni12 km · 3,008
Localities of similar size
Population of Vâlcele over time
Vâlcele had 2,378 residents in 2016 and 2,128 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,251 |
| 2022 | 2,201 |
| 2023 | 2,183 |
| 2024 | 2,175 |
| 2025 | 2,144 |
| 2026 | 2,128 |
Did you know?
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,438 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Izvoarele (3,215 residents), 5.0 km away.
All indicators for Vâlcele
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 | Vâlcele | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.7 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 928 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.3 ‰ | 19.5 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,290 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.8 ‰ | 5.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 3,068 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.2 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,514 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Vâlcele | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.78 km | 7.19 km | 7.67 km | ranked 267 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.23 ‰ | 1.41 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 332 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,374 | 211,826 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,746 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 645.7 ‰ | 526.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 427 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 36.4 m² | 47.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,953 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Vâlcele | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.0 ‰ | 37.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 3,124 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.00 ‰ | 2.31 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 3,005 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Vâlcele | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 42 ‰ | 187 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,529 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.3% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 1,123 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Vâlcele | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 47.5 m³ | 38.9 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 457 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.46 km | 4.04 km | 4.05 km | ranked 270 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Vâlcele | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.94 ‰ | 1.96 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 556 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.94 ‰ | 0.67 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 182 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Vâlcele | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 74 ‰ | 137 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,297 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 966 of 3,122 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Vâlcele?
Vâlcele has 2,128 residents (2026), ranking 2,237 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Vâlcele?
Vâlcele covers 53.1 km², with a density of 40 people per km².
Is the population of Vâlcele growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Vâlcele went from 2,378 to 2,128, a change of −10.5%.
Where is Vâlcele?
Vâlcele is in Olt County. Latitude 44.283, longitude 24.550.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Vâlcele?
In Vâlcele, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.0 ‰ (2026), ranking 3,124 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Vâlcele?
In Vâlcele, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 2.8 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,068 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Which localities border Vâlcele?
The nearest to Vâlcele are Izvoarele (5.0 km), Coteana (7.7 km), Schitu (7.7 km), Mărunței (8.6 km), Stoicănești (8.9 km).