Bălcești: population and statistics
Bălcești has a population of 4,925 (2026) across 98.0 km², or 50.2 people per km². It ranks 773 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −5.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,925 residents
- 98.0 km²
- 50 people/km²
Key points
Among the 89 localities in Vâlcea County, Bălcești ranks No. 12 by population.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 212 ‰ in Bălcești, compared with an average of 127 ‰ in Vâlcea County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.64 km in Bălcești, compared with an average of 3.44 km in Vâlcea County and 3.48 km nationally.
Bălcești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (71 businesses).
Bălcești in numbers
Where is Bălcești?
Population of Bălcești over time
Bălcești had 5,203 residents in 2016 and 4,925 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,964 |
| 2022 | 4,957 |
| 2023 | 4,949 |
| 2024 | 4,937 |
| 2025 | 4,980 |
| 2026 | 4,925 |
Did you know?
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 13,731 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Diculești, 5.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Drăgășani (18,483 residents), 27 km away.
All indicators for Bălcești
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 | Bălcești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.8 ‰ | 16.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,292 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.5 ‰ | 19.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,525 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.3 ‰ | 5.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,377 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.2 ‰ | 12.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,514 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bălcești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.87 km | 7.76 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,121 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.42 ‰ | 1.52 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,283 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,943 | 203,394 | 10,177,161 | ranked 461 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 597.6 ‰ | 535.8 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 626 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 53.8 m² | 47.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,165 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.61 ‰ | 2.63 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,457 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Bălcești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.64 km | 3.44 km | 6.17 km | ranked 940 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 112 m³ | 5,351 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 841 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bălcești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 29.2 ‰ | 38.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,596 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.64 ‰ | 2.63 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,150 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bălcești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 260 ‰ | 222 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 263 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.5% | 1.9% | 2.3% | ranked 1,467 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Bălcești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 25.8 m³ | 35.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,415 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.11 km | 4.30 km | 4.05 km | ranked 495 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Bălcești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.42 ‰ | 2.20 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 337 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.41 ‰ | 0.53 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,714 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.41 ‰ | 0.80 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,308 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Bălcești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 212 ‰ | 127 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 87 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,630 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Bălcești
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 trade89 · 24.5%
- Transport and storage50 · 13.8%
- Construction33 · 9.1%
- Other service activities28 · 7.7%
- Manufacturing27 · 7.4%
- Administrative and support services27 · 7.4%
- Accommodation and food services26 · 7.2%
- Real estate21 · 5.8%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)71 · 19.6%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)45 · 12.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines39 · 10.7%
- Specialised construction activities31 · 8.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities27 · 7.4%
- Construction of buildings25 · 6.9%
- Food and beverage service activities22 · 6.1%
- Real estate activities21 · 5.8%
- Other personal service activities19 · 5.2%
- Rental and leasing activities13 · 3.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bălcești?
Bălcești has 4,925 residents (2026), ranking 773 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Bălcești?
Bălcești covers 98.0 km², with a density of 50 people per km².
Is the population of Bălcești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bălcești went from 5,203 to 4,925, a change of −5.3%.
Where is Bălcești?
Bălcești is in Vâlcea County. Latitude 44.613, longitude 23.926.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bălcești?
In Bălcești, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 212 ‰ (2025), ranking 87 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bălcești?
In Bălcești, “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.64 km (2025), ranking 940 of 1,006 localities; the national median is 6.17 km.
Which localities border Bălcești?
The nearest to Bălcești are Diculești (5.2 km), Bulzești (6.4 km), Făurești (8.1 km), Valea Mare (10 km), Ghioroiu (10 km).