Grădiștea (Vâlcea County): population and statistics
Grădiștea has a population of 2,531 (2026) across 48.2 km², or 52.6 people per km². It ranks 1,901 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −5.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,531 residents
- 48.2 km²
- 53 people/km²
Key points
Among the 89 localities in Vâlcea County, Grădiștea ranks No. 46 by population.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 23 ‰ in Grădiștea, compared with an average of 222 ‰ in Vâlcea County and 252 ‰ nationally.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 26.1 ‰ in Grădiștea, compared with an average of 19.0 ‰ in Vâlcea County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Grădiștea: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (19 businesses).
Grădiștea in numbers
Where is Grădiștea?
Population of Grădiștea over time
Grădiștea had 2,670 residents in 2016 and 2,531 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,633 |
| 2022 | 2,611 |
| 2023 | 2,609 |
| 2024 | 2,610 |
| 2025 | 2,597 |
| 2026 | 2,531 |
Did you know?
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,745 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Livezi, 4.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Berbești (5,005 residents), 11 km away.
All indicators for Grădiștea
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 | Grădiștea | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.0 ‰ | 16.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,256 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 26.1 ‰ | 19.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 192 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.0 ‰ | 5.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,862 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.8 ‰ | 12.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 559 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Grădiștea | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.96 km | 7.76 km | 7.67 km | ranked 188 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.79 ‰ | 1.52 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,851 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,496 | 203,394 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,538 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 591.1 ‰ | 535.8 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 659 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 41.2 m² | 47.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,615 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Grădiștea | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 18.6 ‰ | 38.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,534 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.79 ‰ | 2.63 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,724 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Grădiștea | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 23 ‰ | 222 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 3,070 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 7.2% | 1.9% | 2.3% | ranked 413 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Grădiștea | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 37.5 m³ | 35.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 775 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.44 km | 4.30 km | 4.05 km | ranked 979 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Grădiștea | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.79 ‰ | 2.20 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 724 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.79 ‰ | 0.53 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 315 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.79 ‰ | 0.80 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 425 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Grădiștea | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 99 ‰ | 127 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,307 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,308 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Grădiștea
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 trade22 · 27.8%
- Transport and storage18 · 22.8%
- Accommodation and food services8 · 10.1%
- Construction7 · 8.9%
- Manufacturing5 · 6.3%
- Administrative and support services5 · 6.3%
- Professional, scientific and technical3 · 3.8%
- Other service activities3 · 3.8%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)19 · 24.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines16 · 20.3%
- Food and beverage service activities8 · 10.1%
- Specialised construction activities7 · 8.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)6 · 7.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities6 · 7.6%
- Construction of buildings5 · 6.3%
- Postal and courier activities5 · 6.3%
- Manufacture of food products4 · 5.1%
- Civil engineering3 · 3.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Grădiștea?
Grădiștea has 2,531 residents (2026), ranking 1,901 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Grădiștea?
Grădiștea covers 48.2 km², with a density of 53 people per km².
Is the population of Grădiștea growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Grădiștea went from 2,670 to 2,531, a change of −5.2%.
Where is Grădiștea?
Grădiștea is in Vâlcea County. Latitude 44.894, longitude 23.812.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Grădiștea?
In Grădiștea, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 23 ‰ (2024), ranking 3,070 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Grădiștea?
In Grădiștea, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 26.1 ‰ (2025), ranking 192 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Which localities border Grădiștea?
The nearest to Grădiștea are Livezi (4.9 km), Sinești (6.3 km), Logrești (8.8 km), Roșiile (9.1 km), Bustuchin (11 km).