Câineni: population and statistics
Câineni has a population of 2,358 (2026) across 252.6 km², or 9.3 people per km². It ranks 2,029 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −6.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,358 residents
- 252.6 km²
- 9 people/km²
Key points
Among the 89 localities in Vâlcea County, Câineni ranks No. 50 by population.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 10.6 m³ in Câineni, compared with an average of 35.3 m³ in Vâlcea County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 23.7 ‰ in Câineni, compared with an average of 19.0 ‰ in Vâlcea County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Câineni: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (20 businesses).
Câineni in numbers
Where is Câineni?
Neighbouring localities
- Boișoara7.8 km · 1,077
- Racovița9.3 km · 1,741
- Boița11 km · 1,502
- Titești11 km · 642
- Turnu Roșu13 km · 2,478
- Perișani15 km · 2,026
- Brezoi18 km · 6,936
- Tălmaciu19 km · 8,119
All localities in Vâlcea County
Localities of similar size
Population of Câineni over time
Câineni had 2,517 residents in 2016 and 2,358 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,407 |
| 2022 | 2,390 |
| 2023 | 2,368 |
| 2024 | 2,380 |
| 2025 | 2,367 |
| 2026 | 2,358 |
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All indicators for Câineni
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 | Câineni | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.4 ‰ | 16.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 848 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.7 ‰ | 19.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 362 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.1 ‰ | 5.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,015 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.0 ‰ | 12.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,199 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Câineni | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.36 km | 7.76 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,672 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.27 ‰ | 1.52 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,406 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,319 | 203,394 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,841 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 559.4 ‰ | 535.8 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 847 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 45.1 m² | 47.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,216 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.42 ‰ | 2.63 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,638 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Câineni | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 26.3 ‰ | 38.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,848 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.85 ‰ | 2.63 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,676 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Câineni | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 95 ‰ | 222 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,093 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.7% | 1.9% | 2.3% | ranked 1,366 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Câineni | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.2 nights | 5.2 | 0.4 | ranked 741 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 126 ‰ | 1,688 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 746 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 24.6 ‰ | 50.8 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 407 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Câineni | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 10.6 m³ | 35.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,343 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Câineni | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.42 ‰ | 2.20 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,861 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.42 ‰ | 0.53 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,647 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.42 ‰ | 0.80 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,271 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Câineni | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 115 ‰ | 127 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 819 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,204 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Câineni
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 trade27 · 22.5%
- Construction14 · 11.7%
- Accommodation and food services13 · 10.8%
- Transport and storage11 · 9.2%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing10 · 8.3%
- Administrative and support services8 · 6.7%
- Manufacturing7 · 5.8%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation7 · 5.8%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)20 · 16.7%
- Specialised construction activities14 · 11.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)14 · 11.7%
- Food and beverage service activities12 · 10.0%
- Construction of buildings10 · 8.3%
- Warehousing and transport support activities9 · 7.5%
- Civil engineering8 · 6.7%
- Forestry and logging7 · 5.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines7 · 5.8%
- Real estate activities6 · 5.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Câineni?
Câineni has 2,358 residents (2026), ranking 2,029 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Câineni?
Câineni covers 252.6 km², with a density of 9 people per km².
Is the population of Câineni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Câineni went from 2,517 to 2,358, a change of −6.3%.
Where is Câineni?
Câineni is in Vâlcea County. Latitude 45.500, longitude 24.300.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Câineni?
In Câineni, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 10.6 m³ (2025), ranking 2,343 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Câineni?
In Câineni, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 23.7 ‰ (2025), ranking 362 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Which localities border Câineni?
The nearest to Câineni are Boișoara (7.8 km), Racovița (9.3 km), Boița (11 km), Titești (11 km), Turnu Roșu (13 km).