Băbeni (Vâlcea County): population and statistics
Băbeni has a population of 8,698 (2026) across 36.9 km², or 236 people per km². It ranks 324 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −7.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 8,698 residents
- 36.9 km²
- 236 people/km²
Key points
Among the 89 localities in Vâlcea County, Băbeni ranks No. 3 by population.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 173 ‰ in Băbeni, compared with an average of 127 ‰ in Vâlcea County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Băbeni: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (108 businesses).
Băbeni in numbers
Where is Băbeni?
Population of Băbeni over time
Băbeni had 9,403 residents in 2016 and 8,698 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 9,077 |
| 2022 | 8,977 |
| 2023 | 8,918 |
| 2024 | 8,861 |
| 2025 | 8,800 |
| 2026 | 8,698 |
Did you know?
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- “Existing dwellings”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,167 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.6 times the national average.
- The nearest locality is Galicea, 5.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Râmnicu Vâlcea (111,574 residents), 18 km away.
All indicators for Băbeni
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 | Băbeni | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.9 ‰ | 16.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,271 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.7 ‰ | 19.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 779 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.1 ‰ | 5.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,981 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.8 ‰ | 12.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,259 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Băbeni | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.70 km | 7.76 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,310 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.18 ‰ | 1.52 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 876 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 4,051 | 203,394 | 10,177,161 | ranked 276 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 465.7 ‰ | 535.8 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,822 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 48.8 m² | 47.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,758 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.46 ‰ | 2.63 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,591 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Băbeni | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.05 km | 3.44 km | 6.17 km | ranked 735 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 430 m³ | 5,351 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 229 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Băbeni | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 30.1 ‰ | 38.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,527 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.61 ‰ | 2.63 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,037 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Băbeni | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 189 ‰ | 222 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 430 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.9% | 1.9% | 2.3% | ranked 2,534 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Băbeni | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.1 nights | 5.2 | 0.4 | ranked 868 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 67 ‰ | 1,688 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 895 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.7 ‰ | 50.8 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,061 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Băbeni | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 29.8 m³ | 35.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,143 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.21 km | 4.30 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,508 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Băbeni | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.57 ‰ | 2.20 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,258 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.46 ‰ | 0.53 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,395 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.23 ‰ | 0.80 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,902 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Băbeni | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 173 ‰ | 127 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 211 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,418 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Băbeni
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 trade135 · 21.5%
- Transport and storage98 · 15.6%
- Manufacturing62 · 9.9%
- Administrative and support services54 · 8.6%
- Construction53 · 8.4%
- Professional, scientific and technical41 · 6.5%
- Other service activities34 · 5.4%
- Accommodation and food services32 · 5.1%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)108 · 17.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines82 · 13.0%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)79 · 12.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities56 · 8.9%
- Specialised construction activities47 · 7.5%
- Construction of buildings33 · 5.2%
- Food and beverage service activities31 · 4.9%
- Real estate activities29 · 4.6%
- Rental and leasing activities28 · 4.5%
- Manufacture of food products22 · 3.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Băbeni?
Băbeni has 8,698 residents (2026), ranking 324 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Băbeni?
Băbeni covers 36.9 km², with a density of 236 people per km².
Is the population of Băbeni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Băbeni went from 9,403 to 8,698, a change of −7.5%.
Where is Băbeni?
Băbeni is in Vâlcea County. Latitude 44.975, longitude 24.231.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Băbeni?
In Băbeni, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 173 ‰ (2025), ranking 211 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Existing dwellings: what is the figure for Băbeni?
In Băbeni, “Existing dwellings” stands at 4,051 (2025), ranking 276 of 3,181 localities; the national median is 1,464.
Which localities border Băbeni?
The nearest to Băbeni are Galicea (5.3 km), Șirineasa (6.5 km), Mihăești (6.7 km), Frâncești (6.9 km), Popești (9.9 km).