Vâlcănești: population and statistics
Vâlcănești has a population of 3,468 (2026) across 28.4 km², or 122 people per km². It ranks 1,297 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −9.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,468 residents
- 28.4 km²
- 122 people/km²
Key points
Among the 104 localities in Prahova County, Vâlcănești ranks No. 62 by population.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.29 ‰ in Vâlcănești, compared with an average of 1.78 ‰ in Prahova County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 12.7 ‰ in Vâlcănești, compared with an average of 16.3 ‰ in Prahova County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Vâlcănești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (33 businesses).
Vâlcănești in numbers
Where is Vâlcănești?
Population of Vâlcănești over time
Vâlcănești had 3,848 residents in 2016 and 3,468 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,655 |
| 2022 | 3,612 |
| 2023 | 3,571 |
| 2024 | 3,517 |
| 2025 | 3,486 |
| 2026 | 3,468 |
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,975 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Cocorăștii Mislii, 4.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Vărbilău (6,320 residents), 5.7 km away.
All indicators for Vâlcănești
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 | Vâlcănești | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.7 ‰ | 15.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,308 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.7 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,699 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.8 ‰ | 5.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,133 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.8 ‰ | 12.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,947 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Vâlcănești | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.36 km | 5.54 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,207 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.31 ‰ | 1.73 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 805 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,526 | 354,081 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,487 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 440.0 ‰ | 474.6 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,155 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 44.4 m² | 50.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,294 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.87 ‰ | 1.57 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,240 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Vâlcănești | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 19.3 ‰ | 50.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,473 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.73 ‰ | 3.08 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,911 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Vâlcănești | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 40 ‰ | 246 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,605 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.6% | 1.4% | 2.3% | ranked 2,001 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Vâlcănești | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 49.0 m³ | 38.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 426 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.61 km | 2.89 km | 4.05 km | ranked 724 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Vâlcănești | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.29 ‰ | 1.78 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,474 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.29 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,374 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.29 ‰ | 0.76 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,744 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Vâlcănești | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 88 ‰ | 146 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,700 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,997 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Vâlcănești
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 trade40 · 25.8%
- Construction29 · 18.7%
- Transport and storage17 · 11.0%
- Administrative and support services14 · 9.0%
- Professional, scientific and technical13 · 8.4%
- Manufacturing12 · 7.7%
- Accommodation and food services7 · 4.5%
- Other service activities6 · 3.9%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)33 · 21.3%
- Specialised construction activities27 · 17.4%
- Construction of buildings24 · 15.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)18 · 11.6%
- Civil engineering17 · 11.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines17 · 11.0%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities9 · 5.8%
- Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing8 · 5.2%
- Head offices and management consultancy7 · 4.5%
- Food and beverage service activities6 · 3.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Vâlcănești?
Vâlcănești has 3,468 residents (2026), ranking 1,297 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Vâlcănești?
Vâlcănești covers 28.4 km², with a density of 122 people per km².
Is the population of Vâlcănești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Vâlcănești went from 3,848 to 3,468, a change of −9.9%.
Where is Vâlcănești?
Vâlcănești is in Prahova County. Latitude 45.120, longitude 25.939.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Vâlcănești?
In Vâlcănești, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.29 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,474 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Vâlcănești?
In Vâlcănești, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 12.7 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,699 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Which localities border Vâlcănești?
The nearest to Vâlcănești are Cocorăștii Mislii (4.1 km), Cosminele (5.5 km), Vărbilău (5.7 km), Dumbrăvești (6.3 km), Scorțeni (7.7 km).