Cernișoara: population and statistics
Cernișoara has a population of 3,154 (2026) across 61.1 km², or 51.6 people per km². It ranks 1,473 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −14.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,154 residents
- 61.1 km²
- 52 people/km²
Key points
Among the 89 localities in Vâlcea County, Cernișoara ranks No. 30 by population.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 7.3 m³ in Cernișoara, compared with an average of 35.3 m³ in Vâlcea County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 2.98 km in Cernișoara, compared with an average of 7.76 km in Vâlcea County and 4.84 km nationally.
Cernișoara: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (30 businesses).
Cernișoara in numbers
Where is Cernișoara?
Population of Cernișoara over time
Cernișoara had 3,689 residents in 2016 and 3,154 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,416 |
| 2022 | 3,326 |
| 2023 | 3,262 |
| 2024 | 3,225 |
| 2025 | 3,194 |
| 2026 | 3,154 |
Did you know?
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,562 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Oteșani, 4.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Horezu (6,601 residents), 10 km away.
All indicators for Cernișoara
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 | Cernișoara | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.3 ‰ | 16.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,189 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.8 ‰ | 19.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,430 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.4 ‰ | 5.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,332 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.6 ‰ | 12.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,158 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Cernișoara | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.98 km | 7.76 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,454 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,861 | 203,394 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,090 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 590.0 ‰ | 535.8 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 664 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 64.4 m² | 47.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 351 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.95 ‰ | 2.63 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,178 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Cernișoara | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 19.7 ‰ | 38.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,445 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.22 ‰ | 2.63 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,474 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Cernișoara | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 157 ‰ | 222 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 557 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.3% | 1.9% | 2.3% | ranked 1,572 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Cernișoara | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 7.3 m³ | 35.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,471 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.69 km | 4.30 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,172 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Cernișoara | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.63 ‰ | 2.20 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,081 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.63 ‰ | 0.53 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 668 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.32 ‰ | 0.80 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,620 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Cernișoara | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 58 ‰ | 127 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,806 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,781 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Cernișoara
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 trade36 · 23.8%
- Transport and storage29 · 19.2%
- Construction21 · 13.9%
- Administrative and support services12 · 7.9%
- Manufacturing10 · 6.6%
- Accommodation and food services8 · 5.3%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing7 · 4.6%
- Other service activities6 · 4.0%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)30 · 19.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)25 · 16.6%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines25 · 16.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities21 · 13.9%
- Construction of buildings16 · 10.6%
- Specialised construction activities15 · 9.9%
- Civil engineering9 · 6.0%
- Food and beverage service activities6 · 4.0%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities6 · 4.0%
- Forestry and logging5 · 3.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Cernișoara?
Cernișoara has 3,154 residents (2026), ranking 1,473 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Cernișoara?
Cernișoara covers 61.1 km², with a density of 52 people per km².
Is the population of Cernișoara growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Cernișoara went from 3,689 to 3,154, a change of −14.5%.
Where is Cernișoara?
Cernișoara is in Vâlcea County. Latitude 45.053, longitude 23.983.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Cernișoara?
In Cernișoara, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 7.3 m³ (2025), ranking 2,471 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Cernișoara?
In Cernișoara, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 2.98 km (2025), ranking 2,454 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
Which localities border Cernișoara?
The nearest to Cernișoara are Oteșani (4.4 km), Copăceni (6.3 km), Măldărești (6.3 km), Stroești (6.8 km), Tomșani (7.1 km).