Copăceni (Vâlcea County): population and statistics
Copăceni has a population of 2,727 (2026) across 62.9 km², or 43.4 people per km². It ranks 1,760 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −1.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,727 residents
- 62.9 km²
- 43 people/km²
Key points
Among the 89 localities in Vâlcea County, Copăceni ranks No. 40 by population.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 28.0 m² in Copăceni, compared with an average of 47.4 m² in Vâlcea County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants: 2.2 ‰ in Copăceni, compared with an average of 50.8 ‰ in Vâlcea County and 29.5 ‰ nationally.
Copăceni: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (22 businesses).
Copăceni in numbers
Where is Copăceni?
Population of Copăceni over time
Copăceni had 2,775 residents in 2016 and 2,727 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,756 |
| 2022 | 2,750 |
| 2023 | 2,717 |
| 2024 | 2,722 |
| 2025 | 2,722 |
| 2026 | 2,727 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Vâlcea County for “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”.
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,808 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Cernișoara, 6.3 km away.
All indicators for Copăceni
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 | Copăceni | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.3 ‰ | 16.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,127 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.7 ‰ | 19.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,228 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.5 ‰ | 5.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,295 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.4 ‰ | 12.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,890 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Copăceni | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.06 km | 7.76 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,080 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.73 ‰ | 1.52 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,925 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,616 | 203,394 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,381 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 592.6 ‰ | 535.8 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 652 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 28.0 m² | 47.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 3,143 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Copăceni | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 17.2 ‰ | 38.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,660 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.20 ‰ | 2.63 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,489 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Copăceni | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 96 ‰ | 222 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,078 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 8.6% | 1.9% | 2.3% | ranked 295 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Copăceni | 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) | 51 ‰ | 1,688 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 946 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.2 ‰ | 50.8 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,279 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Copăceni | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 16.1 m³ | 35.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,060 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Copăceni | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.37 ‰ | 2.20 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,103 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.37 ‰ | 0.53 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,942 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.37 ‰ | 0.80 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,450 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Copăceni | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 78 ‰ | 127 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,122 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,472 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Copăceni
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 trade28 · 24.3%
- Transport and storage24 · 20.9%
- Construction11 · 9.6%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing10 · 8.7%
- Accommodation and food services10 · 8.7%
- Administrative and support services6 · 5.2%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation6 · 5.2%
- Manufacturing5 · 4.3%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)22 · 19.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines21 · 18.3%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)19 · 16.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities14 · 12.2%
- Specialised construction activities10 · 8.7%
- Food and beverage service activities10 · 8.7%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services9 · 7.8%
- Construction of buildings6 · 5.2%
- Office administration and business support activities5 · 4.3%
- Forestry and logging4 · 3.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Copăceni?
Copăceni has 2,727 residents (2026), ranking 1,760 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Copăceni?
Copăceni covers 62.9 km², with a density of 43 people per km².
Is the population of Copăceni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Copăceni went from 2,775 to 2,727, a change of −1.7%.
Where is Copăceni?
Copăceni is in Vâlcea County. Latitude 44.998, longitude 23.965.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Copăceni?
In Copăceni, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 28.0 m² (2025), ranking 3,143 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Copăceni?
In Copăceni, “Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 2.2 ‰ (2025), ranking 1,279 of 1,362 localities; the national median is 11.8 ‰.
Which localities border Copăceni?
The nearest to Copăceni are Cernișoara (6.3 km), Berbești (7.6 km), Oteșani (8.7 km), Lăpușata (9.9 km), Mateești (10 km).