Bărbătești (Vâlcea County): population and statistics
Bărbătești has a population of 3,018 (2026) across 42.0 km², or 71.9 people per km². It ranks 1,571 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −10.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,018 residents
- 42.0 km²
- 72 people/km²
Key points
Among the 89 localities in Vâlcea County, Bărbătești ranks No. 32 by population.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 13 ‰ in Bărbătești, compared with an average of 222 ‰ in Vâlcea County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 17.13 km in Bărbătești, compared with an average of 7.76 km in Vâlcea County and 4.84 km nationally.
Bărbătești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (41 businesses).
Bărbătești in numbers
Where is Bărbătești?
Population of Bărbătești over time
Bărbătești had 3,381 residents in 2016 and 3,018 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,143 |
| 2022 | 3,072 |
| 2023 | 3,065 |
| 2024 | 3,050 |
| 2025 | 3,042 |
| 2026 | 3,018 |
Did you know?
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,880 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Stoenești, 4.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Horezu (6,601 residents), 10 km away.
All indicators for Bărbătești
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 | Bărbătești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.6 ‰ | 16.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,086 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.6 ‰ | 19.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,997 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.3 ‰ | 5.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,767 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.9 ‰ | 12.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 881 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bărbătești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.13 km | 7.76 km | 7.67 km | ranked 255 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.66 ‰ | 1.52 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,992 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,049 | 203,394 | 10,177,161 | ranked 904 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 678.9 ‰ | 535.8 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 317 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 42.3 m² | 47.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,518 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.99 ‰ | 2.63 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,147 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bărbătești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 31.1 ‰ | 38.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,441 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.98 ‰ | 2.63 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 947 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bărbătești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 13 ‰ | 222 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 3,145 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.5% | 1.9% | 2.3% | ranked 2,890 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Bărbătești | 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) | 80 ‰ | 1,688 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 861 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.6 ‰ | 50.8 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 939 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Bărbătești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 36.1 m³ | 35.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 838 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.38 km | 4.30 km | 4.05 km | ranked 208 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Bărbătești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.66 ‰ | 2.20 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 989 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.66 ‰ | 0.53 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 571 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.66 ‰ | 0.80 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 625 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Bărbătești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 62 ‰ | 127 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,709 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,683 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Bărbătești
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 trade50 · 20.8%
- Transport and storage35 · 14.6%
- Administrative and support services30 · 12.5%
- Accommodation and food services22 · 9.2%
- Construction21 · 8.8%
- Manufacturing16 · 6.7%
- Professional, scientific and technical12 · 5.0%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation11 · 4.6%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)41 · 17.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines32 · 13.3%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)29 · 12.1%
- Food and beverage service activities19 · 7.9%
- Specialised construction activities18 · 7.5%
- Construction of buildings16 · 6.7%
- Rental and leasing activities16 · 6.7%
- Warehousing and transport support activities14 · 5.8%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities13 · 5.4%
- Office administration and business support activities9 · 3.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bărbătești?
Bărbătești has 3,018 residents (2026), ranking 1,571 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Bărbătești?
Bărbătești covers 42.0 km², with a density of 72 people per km².
Is the population of Bărbătești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bărbătești went from 3,381 to 3,018, a change of −10.7%.
Where is Bărbătești?
Bărbătești is in Vâlcea County. Latitude 45.176, longitude 24.116.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bărbătești?
In Bărbătești, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 13 ‰ (2024), ranking 3,145 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bărbătești?
In Bărbătești, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 17.13 km (2025), ranking 255 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
Which localities border Bărbătești?
The nearest to Bărbătești are Stoenești (4.6 km), Costești (4.9 km), Pietrari (8.6 km), Băile Olănești (9.5 km), Bunești (10 km).