Golești (Vâlcea County): population and statistics
Golești has a population of 2,656 (2026) across 62.1 km², or 42.8 people per km². It ranks 1,803 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +3.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,656 residents
- 62.1 km²
- 43 people/km²
Key points
Among the 89 localities in Vâlcea County, Golești ranks No. 42 by population.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 37 ‰ in Golești, compared with an average of 127 ‰ in Vâlcea County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 3.8 ‰ in Golești, compared with an average of 5.1 ‰ in Vâlcea County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Golești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (36 businesses).
Golești in numbers
Where is Golești?
Population of Golești over time
Golești had 2,574 residents in 2016 and 2,656 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,631 |
| 2022 | 2,648 |
| 2023 | 2,658 |
| 2024 | 2,677 |
| 2025 | 2,678 |
| 2026 | 2,656 |
Did you know?
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: lower than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,693 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Ciofrângeni, 5.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Râmnicu Vâlcea (111,574 residents), 8.3 km away.
All indicators for Golești
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 | Golești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.6 ‰ | 16.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 937 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.0 ‰ | 19.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 922 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.8 ‰ | 5.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,916 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.4 ‰ | 12.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,752 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Golești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.59 km | 7.76 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,124 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.51 ‰ | 1.52 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,228 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,504 | 203,394 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,531 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 566.3 ‰ | 535.8 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 802 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 38.1 m² | 47.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,851 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Golești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 37.7 ‰ | 38.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 972 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.01 ‰ | 2.63 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 928 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Golești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 111 ‰ | 222 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 864 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.2% | 1.9% | 2.3% | ranked 2,276 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Golești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.5 nights | 5.2 | 0.4 | ranked 523 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 312 ‰ | 1,688 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 503 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.8 ‰ | 50.8 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 448 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Golești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 10.9 m³ | 35.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,325 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Golești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.38 ‰ | 2.20 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,060 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.38 ‰ | 0.53 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,886 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.38 ‰ | 0.80 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,411 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Golești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 37 ‰ | 127 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 3,079 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,419 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Golești
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 trade51 · 19.6%
- Transport and storage38 · 14.6%
- Construction25 · 9.6%
- Administrative and support services22 · 8.5%
- Professional, scientific and technical20 · 7.7%
- Manufacturing18 · 6.9%
- Other service activities18 · 6.9%
- Accommodation and food services13 · 5.0%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)36 · 13.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines31 · 11.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)29 · 11.2%
- Specialised construction activities23 · 8.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities16 · 6.2%
- Rental and leasing activities15 · 5.8%
- Construction of buildings13 · 5.0%
- Real estate activities12 · 4.6%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles10 · 3.8%
- Other personal service activities10 · 3.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Golești?
Golești has 2,656 residents (2026), ranking 1,803 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Golești?
Golești covers 62.1 km², with a density of 43 people per km².
Is the population of Golești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Golești went from 2,574 to 2,656, a change of +3.2%.
Where is Golești?
Golești is in Vâlcea County. Latitude 45.097, longitude 24.481.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Golești?
In Golești, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 37 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,079 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Golești?
In Golești, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 3.8 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,916 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Which localities border Golești?
The nearest to Golești are Ciofrângeni (5.5 km), Milcoiu (6.1 km), Poienarii de Argeș (6.2 km), Râmnicu Vâlcea (8.3 km), Runcu (9.5 km).