Văleni (Olt County): population and statistics
Văleni has a population of 2,311 (2026) across 67.1 km², or 34.5 people per km². It ranks 2,066 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −14.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,311 residents
- 67.1 km²
- 34 people/km²
Key points
Among the 112 localities in Olt County, Văleni ranks No. 51 by population.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 25.2 m² in Văleni, compared with an average of 47.1 m² in Olt County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: 21.2 ‰ in Văleni, compared with an average of 13.3 ‰ in Olt County and 11.1 ‰ nationally.
Văleni: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (27 businesses).
Văleni in numbers
Where is Văleni?
Neighbouring localities
- Nicolae Titulescu6.1 km · 1,087
- Ghimpețeni7.9 km · 1,273
- Stejaru8.0 km · 1,637
- Seaca8.2 km · 1,466
- Crâmpoia9.1 km · 3,220
- Didești9.2 km · 974
- Stoicănești11 km · 2,198
- Dobrotești12 km · 3,844
Localities of similar size
Population of Văleni over time
Văleni had 2,714 residents in 2016 and 2,311 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,484 |
| 2022 | 2,423 |
| 2023 | 2,395 |
| 2024 | 2,355 |
| 2025 | 2,340 |
| 2026 | 2,311 |
Did you know?
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,394 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Nicolae Titulescu, 6.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Dobrotești (3,844 residents), 12 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 | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.3 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,323 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.6 ‰ | 19.5 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,997 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.1 ‰ | 5.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,981 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.2 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 233 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Văleni | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.01 km | 7.19 km | 7.67 km | ranked 294 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,810 | 211,826 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,131 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 783.2 ‰ | 526.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 133 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 25.2 m² | 47.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 3,155 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Văleni | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 23.4 ‰ | 37.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,120 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.30 ‰ | 2.31 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,322 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Văleni | 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) | 6.8% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 451 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Văleni | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 26.0 m³ | 38.9 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,402 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Văleni | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.43 ‰ | 1.96 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,816 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.43 ‰ | 0.67 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,591 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Văleni | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 123 ‰ | 137 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 646 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,157 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
- Wholesale and retail trade36 · 28.8%
- Accommodation and food services19 · 15.2%
- Transport and storage15 · 12.0%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing12 · 9.6%
- Manufacturing8 · 6.4%
- Administrative and support services7 · 5.6%
- Real estate6 · 4.8%
- Construction5 · 4.0%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)27 · 21.6%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)19 · 15.2%
- Food and beverage service activities19 · 15.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines14 · 11.2%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services12 · 9.6%
- Manufacture of food products6 · 4.8%
- Real estate activities6 · 4.8%
- Specialised construction activities5 · 4.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities4 · 3.2%
- Office administration and business support activities4 · 3.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Văleni?
Văleni has 2,311 residents (2026), ranking 2,066 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Văleni?
Văleni covers 67.1 km², with a density of 34 people per km².
Is the population of Văleni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Văleni went from 2,714 to 2,311, a change of −14.8%.
Where is Văleni?
Văleni is in Olt County. Latitude 44.225, longitude 24.781.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Văleni?
In Văleni, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 25.2 m² (2025), ranking 3,155 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Văleni?
In Văleni, “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 21.2 ‰ (2025), ranking 233 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 13.0 ‰.
Which localities border Văleni?
The nearest to Văleni are Nicolae Titulescu (6.1 km), Ghimpețeni (7.9 km), Stejaru (8.0 km), Seaca (8.2 km), Crâmpoia (9.1 km).