Alunu: population and statistics
Alunu has a population of 3,896 (2026) across 62.5 km², or 62.3 people per km². It ranks 1,118 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −11.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,896 residents
- 62.5 km²
- 62 people/km²
Key points
Among the 89 localities in Vâlcea County, Alunu ranks No. 16 by population.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.26 ‰ in Alunu, compared with an average of 1.52 ‰ in Vâlcea County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 25.2 ‰ in Alunu, compared with an average of 19.0 ‰ in Vâlcea County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Alunu: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (42 businesses).
Alunu in numbers
Where is Alunu?
Population of Alunu over time
Alunu had 4,412 residents in 2016 and 3,896 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,171 |
| 2022 | 4,120 |
| 2023 | 4,076 |
| 2024 | 4,019 |
| 2025 | 3,978 |
| 2026 | 3,896 |
Did you know?
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,761 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Berbești, 5.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Horezu (6,601 residents), 20 km away.
All indicators for Alunu
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 | Alunu | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.3 ‰ | 16.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,755 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 25.2 ‰ | 19.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 239 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.4 ‰ | 5.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,826 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.1 ‰ | 12.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,275 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Alunu | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.78 km | 7.76 km | 7.67 km | ranked 780 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.26 ‰ | 1.52 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,376 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,885 | 203,394 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,072 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 483.8 ‰ | 535.8 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,597 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 42.2 m² | 47.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,533 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.28 ‰ | 2.63 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 973 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Alunu | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 19.0 ‰ | 38.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,500 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.54 ‰ | 2.63 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,113 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Alunu | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 157 ‰ | 222 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 557 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 7.6% | 1.9% | 2.3% | ranked 366 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Alunu | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 53.6 m³ | 35.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 352 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.46 km | 4.30 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,222 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Alunu | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.51 ‰ | 2.20 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,458 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.51 ‰ | 0.53 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,125 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.26 ‰ | 0.80 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,830 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Alunu | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 72 ‰ | 127 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,393 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,202 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Alunu
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 trade46 · 25.7%
- Transport and storage30 · 16.8%
- Accommodation and food services20 · 11.2%
- Administrative and support services14 · 7.8%
- Manufacturing12 · 6.7%
- Construction10 · 5.6%
- Other service activities9 · 5.0%
- Professional, scientific and technical8 · 4.5%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)42 · 23.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines29 · 16.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)21 · 11.7%
- Food and beverage service activities20 · 11.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities11 · 6.1%
- Specialised construction activities9 · 5.0%
- Construction of buildings8 · 4.5%
- Office administration and business support activities8 · 4.5%
- Repair of computers and personal and household goods7 · 3.9%
- Manufacture of food products6 · 3.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Alunu?
Alunu has 3,896 residents (2026), ranking 1,118 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Alunu?
Alunu covers 62.5 km², with a density of 62 people per km².
Is the population of Alunu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Alunu went from 4,412 to 3,896, a change of −11.7%.
Where is Alunu?
Alunu is in Vâlcea County. Latitude 45.017, longitude 23.817.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Alunu?
In Alunu, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.26 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,376 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Alunu?
In Alunu, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 25.2 ‰ (2025), ranking 239 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Which localities border Alunu?
The nearest to Alunu are Berbești (5.1 km), Roșia de Amaradia (5.6 km), Mateești (6.1 km), Sinești (7.6 km), Bustuchin (8.6 km).