Glăvile: population and statistics
Glăvile has a population of 1,792 (2026) across 50.0 km², or 35.8 people per km². It ranks 2,520 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −8.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,792 residents
- 50.0 km²
- 36 people/km²
Key points
Among the 89 localities in Vâlcea County, Glăvile ranks No. 69 by population.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 11 ‰ in Glăvile, compared with an average of 222 ‰ in Vâlcea County and 252 ‰ nationally.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 30 ‰ in Glăvile, compared with an average of 127 ‰ in Vâlcea County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Glăvile: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (12 businesses).
Glăvile in numbers
Where is Glăvile?
Population of Glăvile over time
Glăvile had 1,967 residents in 2016 and 1,792 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,872 |
| 2022 | 1,853 |
| 2023 | 1,836 |
| 2024 | 1,823 |
| 2025 | 1,813 |
| 2026 | 1,792 |
Did you know?
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,001 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Scundu, 5.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Orlești (2,915 residents), 8.5 km away.
All indicators for Glăvile
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 | Glăvile | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.2 ‰ | 16.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 753 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.8 ‰ | 19.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 590 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.0 ‰ | 5.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,504 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.9 ‰ | 12.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 542 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Glăvile | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.71 km | 7.76 km | 7.67 km | ranked 108 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.56 ‰ | 1.52 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,098 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,485 | 203,394 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,566 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 828.7 ‰ | 535.8 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 94 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 35.9 m² | 47.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,983 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.56 ‰ | 2.63 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,496 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Glăvile | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 15.6 ‰ | 38.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,768 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.79 ‰ | 2.63 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,053 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Glăvile | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 11 ‰ | 222 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 3,151 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 | Glăvile | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 8.4 m³ | 35.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,441 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.99 km | 4.30 km | 4.05 km | ranked 126 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Glăvile | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.56 ‰ | 2.20 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,283 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.56 ‰ | 0.53 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 906 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Glăvile | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 30 ‰ | 127 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 3,116 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 669 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Glăvile
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 trade16 · 33.3%
- Transport and storage7 · 14.6%
- Manufacturing5 · 10.4%
- Construction5 · 10.4%
- Professional, scientific and technical4 · 8.3%
- Accommodation and food services3 · 6.2%
- Administrative and support services3 · 6.2%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)12 · 25.0%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)7 · 14.6%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines7 · 14.6%
- Specialised construction activities5 · 10.4%
- Construction of buildings4 · 8.3%
- Warehousing and transport support activities4 · 8.3%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles3 · 6.2%
- Food and beverage service activities3 · 6.2%
- Rental and leasing activities3 · 6.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Glăvile?
Glăvile has 1,792 residents (2026), ranking 2,520 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Glăvile?
Glăvile covers 50.0 km², with a density of 36 people per km².
Is the population of Glăvile growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Glăvile went from 1,967 to 1,792, a change of −8.9%.
Where is Glăvile?
Glăvile is in Vâlcea County. Latitude 44.826, longitude 24.115.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Glăvile?
In Glăvile, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 11 ‰ (2024), ranking 3,151 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Glăvile?
In Glăvile, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 30 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,116 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Which localities border Glăvile?
The nearest to Glăvile are Scundu (5.8 km), Stănești (6.7 km), Pesceana (7.0 km), Amărăști (7.2 km), Mitrofani (7.8 km).