Valea Mare (Olt County): population and statistics
Valea Mare has a population of 3,581 (2026) across 62.4 km², or 57.4 people per km². It ranks 1,247 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −3.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,581 residents
- 62.4 km²
- 57 people/km²
Key points
Among the 112 localities in Olt County, Valea Mare ranks No. 17 by population.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 25.4 ‰ in Valea Mare, compared with an average of 16.3 ‰ in Olt County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 3.07 ‰ in Valea Mare, compared with an average of 1.41 ‰ in Olt County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
Valea Mare: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (63 businesses).
Valea Mare in numbers
Where is Valea Mare?
Neighbouring localities
- Priseaca6.7 km · 1,435
- Bălteni7.1 km · 1,518
- Slatina7.3 km · 76,456
- Curtișoara8.1 km · 4,319
- Milcov10 km · 1,507
- Perieți10 km · 1,831
- Brebeni10 km · 2,577
- Slătioara11 km · 2,696
Localities of similar size
Population of Valea Mare over time
Valea Mare had 3,704 residents in 2016 and 3,581 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,647 |
| 2022 | 3,610 |
| 2023 | 3,576 |
| 2024 | 3,578 |
| 2025 | 3,584 |
| 2026 | 3,581 |
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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 | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 25.4 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 407 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.1 ‰ | 19.5 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 892 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.4 ‰ | 5.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,826 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.7 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,384 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Valea Mare | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.58 km | 7.19 km | 7.67 km | ranked 973 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.07 ‰ | 1.41 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 537 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,808 | 211,826 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,134 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 504.9 ‰ | 526.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,358 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 46.9 m² | 47.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,983 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.68 ‰ | 1.82 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 765 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Valea Mare | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 36.3 ‰ | 37.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,057 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.23 ‰ | 2.31 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,462 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Valea Mare | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 62 ‰ | 187 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,817 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.6% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 1,422 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Valea Mare | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 29.9 m³ | 38.9 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,138 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Valea Mare | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.56 ‰ | 1.96 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,283 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.56 ‰ | 0.67 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 906 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Valea Mare | 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) | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,072 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 trade81 · 28.7%
- Transport and storage37 · 13.1%
- Construction33 · 11.7%
- Manufacturing27 · 9.6%
- Accommodation and food services20 · 7.1%
- Administrative and support services17 · 6.0%
- Professional, scientific and technical11 · 3.9%
- Other service activities11 · 3.9%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)63 · 22.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines35 · 12.4%
- Specialised construction activities31 · 11.0%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)31 · 11.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities22 · 7.8%
- Construction of buildings20 · 7.1%
- Food and beverage service activities19 · 6.7%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services10 · 3.5%
- Civil engineering8 · 2.8%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities8 · 2.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Valea Mare?
Valea Mare has 3,581 residents (2026), ranking 1,247 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Valea Mare?
Valea Mare covers 62.4 km², with a density of 57 people per km².
Is the population of Valea Mare growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Valea Mare went from 3,704 to 3,581, a change of −3.3%.
Where is Valea Mare?
Valea Mare is in Olt County. Latitude 44.457, longitude 24.449.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Valea Mare?
In Valea Mare, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 25.4 ‰ (2025), ranking 407 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Valea Mare?
In Valea Mare, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 3.07 ‰ (2025), ranking 537 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
Which localities border Valea Mare?
The nearest to Valea Mare are Priseaca (6.7 km), Bălteni (7.1 km), Slatina (7.3 km), Curtișoara (8.1 km), Milcov (10 km).