Boișoara: population and statistics
Boișoara has a population of 1,077 (2026) across 77.2 km², or 14.0 people per km². It ranks 3,009 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −18.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,077 residents
- 77.2 km²
- 14 people/km²
Key points
Among the 89 localities in Vâlcea County, Boișoara ranks No. 86 by population.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 18.6 in Boișoara, compared with an average of 3.4 per 10,000 inh. in Vâlcea County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 14 ‰ in Boișoara, compared with an average of 222 ‰ in Vâlcea County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Boișoara: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (10 businesses).
Boișoara in numbers
Where is Boișoara?
Neighbouring localities
- Titești6.4 km · 642
- Câineni7.8 km · 2,358
- Racovița9.5 km · 1,741
- Perișani10 km · 2,026
- Turnu Roșu17 km · 2,478
- Arefu18 km · 2,080
- Boița18 km · 1,502
- Sălătrucu19 km · 2,081
All localities in Vâlcea County
Localities of similar size
Population of Boișoara over time
Boișoara had 1,313 residents in 2016 and 1,077 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,179 |
| 2022 | 1,162 |
| 2023 | 1,134 |
| 2024 | 1,108 |
| 2025 | 1,106 |
| 2026 | 1,077 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Vâlcea County for “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,811 football pitches.
- Its population density is 6.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Titești, 6.4 km away.
All indicators for Boișoara
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 | Boișoara | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.5 ‰ | 16.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 958 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 25.1 ‰ | 19.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 249 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.9 ‰ | 5.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 3,124 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 24.1 ‰ | 12.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 103 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Boișoara | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.57 km | 7.76 km | 7.67 km | ranked 196 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.86 ‰ | 1.52 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,037 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 923 | 203,394 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,583 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 857.0 ‰ | 535.8 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 82 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 72.4 m² | 47.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 111 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Boișoara | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 16.7 ‰ | 38.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,692 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.00 ‰ | 2.63 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 3,005 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Boișoara | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 14 ‰ | 222 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 3,142 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.1% | 1.9% | 2.3% | ranked 1,202 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Boișoara | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 26.0 m³ | 35.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,402 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.78 km | 4.30 km | 4.05 km | ranked 40 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Boișoara | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.93 ‰ | 2.20 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 563 of 2,833 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.93 ‰ | 0.80 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 282 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Boișoara | 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) | 18.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 7 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Boișoara
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 trade11 · 30.6%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing7 · 19.4%
- Transport and storage5 · 13.9%
- Manufacturing4 · 11.1%
- Construction3 · 8.3%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)10 · 27.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)6 · 16.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines5 · 13.9%
- Forestry and logging4 · 11.1%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)4 · 11.1%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services3 · 8.3%
- Specialised construction activities3 · 8.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Boișoara?
Boișoara has 1,077 residents (2026), ranking 3,009 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Boișoara?
Boișoara covers 77.2 km², with a density of 14 people per km².
Is the population of Boișoara growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Boișoara went from 1,313 to 1,077, a change of −18.0%.
Where is Boișoara?
Boișoara is in Vâlcea County. Latitude 45.477, longitude 24.395.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Boișoara?
In Boișoara, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 18.6 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 7 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Boișoara?
In Boișoara, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 14 ‰ (2024), ranking 3,142 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Which localities border Boișoara?
The nearest to Boișoara are Titești (6.4 km), Câineni (7.8 km), Racovița (9.5 km), Perișani (10 km), Turnu Roșu (17 km).