Diculești: population and statistics
Diculești has a population of 1,906 (2026) across 34.3 km², or 55.6 people per km². It ranks 2,408 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −1.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,906 residents
- 34.3 km²
- 56 people/km²
Key points
Among the 89 localities in Vâlcea County, Diculești ranks No. 63 by population.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: 9.4 ‰ in Diculești, compared with an average of 12.3 ‰ in Vâlcea County and 11.1 ‰ nationally.
Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants: 30 ‰ in Diculești, compared with an average of 1,688 ‰ in Vâlcea County and 930 ‰ nationally.
Diculești: the most common activity among active businesses is Specialised construction activities (24 businesses).
Diculești in numbers
Where is Diculești?
Population of Diculești over time
Diculești had 1,943 residents in 2016 and 1,906 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,914 |
| 2022 | 1,921 |
| 2023 | 1,918 |
| 2024 | 1,922 |
| 2025 | 1,918 |
| 2026 | 1,906 |
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All indicators for Diculești
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 | Diculești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.1 ‰ | 16.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,452 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.3 ‰ | 19.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,793 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.3 ‰ | 5.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,881 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.4 ‰ | 12.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,693 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Diculești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 904 | 203,394 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,623 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 474.3 ‰ | 535.8 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,718 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 43.4 m² | 47.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,392 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.05 ‰ | 2.63 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,114 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Diculești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 28.3 ‰ | 38.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,667 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.62 ‰ | 2.63 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,164 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Diculești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 40 ‰ | 222 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,605 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.7% | 1.9% | 2.3% | ranked 1,928 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Diculești | 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) | 30 ‰ | 1,688 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 1,039 of 1,250 |
Health
| Indicator | Diculești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.52 ‰ | 2.20 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,416 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.52 ‰ | 0.53 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,069 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.52 ‰ | 0.80 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 951 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Diculești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 83 ‰ | 127 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,917 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 793 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Diculești
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
- Construction24 · 16.9%
- Wholesale and retail trade24 · 16.9%
- Transport and storage24 · 16.9%
- Administrative and support services16 · 11.3%
- Manufacturing11 · 7.7%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing9 · 6.3%
- Real estate8 · 5.6%
- Accommodation and food services6 · 4.2%
Most common activities
- Specialised construction activities24 · 16.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines22 · 15.5%
- Construction of buildings21 · 14.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)19 · 13.4%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)19 · 13.4%
- Civil engineering13 · 9.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities10 · 7.0%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services9 · 6.3%
- Rental and leasing activities9 · 6.3%
- Real estate activities8 · 5.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Diculești?
Diculești has 1,906 residents (2026), ranking 2,408 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Diculești?
Diculești covers 34.3 km², with a density of 56 people per km².
Is the population of Diculești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Diculești went from 1,943 to 1,906, a change of −1.9%.
Where is Diculești?
Diculești is in Vâlcea County. Latitude 44.618, longitude 23.990.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Diculești?
In Diculești, “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 9.4 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,693 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 13.0 ‰.
Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Diculești?
In Diculești, “Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 30 ‰ (2025), ranking 1,039 of 1,250 localities; the national median is 200 ‰.
Which localities border Diculești?
The nearest to Diculești are Făurești (5.2 km), Bălcești (5.2 km), Valea Mare (7.4 km), Laloșu (8.1 km), Șușani (8.3 km).