Crețeni: population and statistics
Crețeni has a population of 2,072 (2026) across 25.8 km², or 80.2 people per km². It ranks 2,284 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −6.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,072 residents
- 25.8 km²
- 80 people/km²
Key points
Among the 89 localities in Vâlcea County, Crețeni ranks No. 60 by population.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.4 ‰ in Crețeni, compared with an average of 5.1 ‰ in Vâlcea County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 36 ‰ in Crețeni, compared with an average of 127 ‰ in Vâlcea County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Crețeni: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (25 businesses).
Crețeni in numbers
Where is Crețeni?
Population of Crețeni over time
Crețeni had 2,223 residents in 2016 and 2,072 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,124 |
| 2022 | 2,128 |
| 2023 | 2,098 |
| 2024 | 2,115 |
| 2025 | 2,115 |
| 2026 | 2,072 |
Did you know?
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,616 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Sutești, 3.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Prundeni (3,431 residents), 7.1 km away.
All indicators for Crețeni
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 | Crețeni | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.5 ‰ | 16.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,156 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.2 ‰ | 19.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 531 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.4 ‰ | 5.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 3,145 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.5 ‰ | 12.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,176 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Crețeni | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.75 km | 7.76 km | 7.67 km | ranked 455 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.93 ‰ | 1.52 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,000 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,308 | 203,394 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,865 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 631.3 ‰ | 535.8 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 468 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 69.3 m² | 47.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 186 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.93 ‰ | 2.63 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 670 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Crețeni | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 23.6 ‰ | 38.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,105 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.41 ‰ | 2.63 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,323 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Crețeni | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 97 ‰ | 222 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,064 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.8% | 1.9% | 2.3% | ranked 1,317 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Crețeni | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 16.4 m³ | 35.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,037 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.66 km | 4.30 km | 4.05 km | ranked 430 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Crețeni | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.48 ‰ | 2.20 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,581 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.48 ‰ | 0.53 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,284 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.48 ‰ | 0.80 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,063 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Crețeni | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 36 ‰ | 127 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 3,086 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 924 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Crețeni
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 trade25 · 22.3%
- Transport and storage15 · 13.4%
- Manufacturing13 · 11.6%
- Construction8 · 7.1%
- Accommodation and food services8 · 7.1%
- Administrative and support services8 · 7.1%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing6 · 5.4%
- Other service activities6 · 5.4%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)25 · 22.3%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)14 · 12.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines14 · 12.5%
- Food and beverage service activities8 · 7.1%
- Specialised construction activities6 · 5.4%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services5 · 4.5%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)5 · 4.5%
- Construction of buildings5 · 4.5%
- Civil engineering5 · 4.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities5 · 4.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Crețeni?
Crețeni has 2,072 residents (2026), ranking 2,284 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Crețeni?
Crețeni covers 25.8 km², with a density of 80 people per km².
Is the population of Crețeni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Crețeni went from 2,223 to 2,072, a change of −6.8%.
Where is Crețeni?
Crețeni is in Vâlcea County. Latitude 44.699, longitude 24.176.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Crețeni?
In Crețeni, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.4 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,145 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Crețeni?
In Crețeni, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 36 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,086 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Which localities border Crețeni?
The nearest to Crețeni are Sutești (3.3 km), Gușoeni (5.6 km), Mădulari (6.8 km), Prundeni (7.1 km), Amărăști (7.7 km).