Vălcani: population and statistics
Vălcani has a population of 1,323 (2026) across 62.3 km², or 21.2 people per km². It ranks 2,861 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −5.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,323 residents
- 62.3 km²
- 21 people/km²
Key points
Among the 99 localities in Timiș County, Vălcani ranks No. 91 by population.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 0.0% in Vălcani, compared with an average of 0.8% in Timiș County and 2.0% nationally.
Vălcani: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (10 businesses).
Vălcani in numbers
Where is Vălcani?
Population of Vălcani over time
Vălcani had 1,393 residents in 2016 and 1,323 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,362 |
| 2022 | 1,366 |
| 2023 | 1,347 |
| 2024 | 1,337 |
| 2025 | 1,336 |
| 2026 | 1,323 |
Did you know?
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Existing dwellings”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,727 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Dudeștii Vechi (4,335 residents), 8.7 km away.
All indicators for Vălcani
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 | Vălcani | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.6 ‰ | 26.4 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,131 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.9 ‰ | 23.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 576 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.6 ‰ | 7.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,209 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.8 ‰ | 9.4 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,584 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Vălcani | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.65 km | 5.35 km | 7.67 km | ranked 316 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 612 | 362,144 | 10,177,161 | ranked 3,034 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 462.6 ‰ | 472.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,858 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 52.8 m² | 58.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,272 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Vălcani | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 18.9 ‰ | 79.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,510 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.51 ‰ | 5.18 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,140 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Vălcani | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 325 ‰ | 334 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 131 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.0% | 0.8% | 2.3% | ranked 3,112 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Vălcani | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 65.8 m³ | 43.1 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 217 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Vălcani | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.76 ‰ | 7.92 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 774 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.76 ‰ | 1.06 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 363 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Vălcani | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 98 ‰ | 198 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,340 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 299 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Vălcani
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 trade12 · 25.5%
- Transport and storage9 · 19.1%
- Accommodation and food services6 · 12.8%
- Administrative and support services6 · 12.8%
- Construction5 · 10.6%
- Professional, scientific and technical3 · 6.4%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)10 · 21.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines8 · 17.0%
- Food and beverage service activities6 · 12.8%
- Specialised construction activities5 · 10.6%
- Construction of buildings4 · 8.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)4 · 8.5%
- Office administration and business support activities3 · 6.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Vălcani?
Vălcani has 1,323 residents (2026), ranking 2,861 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Vălcani?
Vălcani covers 62.3 km², with a density of 21 people per km².
Is the population of Vălcani growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Vălcani went from 1,393 to 1,323, a change of −5.0%.
Where is Vălcani?
Vălcani is in Timiș County. Latitude 46.012, longitude 20.397.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Vălcani?
In Vălcani, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 3,112 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Existing dwellings: what is the figure for Vălcani?
In Vălcani, “Existing dwellings” stands at 612 (2025), ranking 3,034 of 3,181 localities; the national median is 1,464.
Which localities border Vălcani?
The nearest to Vălcani are Dudeștii Vechi (8.7 km), Teremia Mare (13 km), Beba Veche (15 km), Sânnicolau Mare (19 km), Cenad (20 km).