Horezu: population and statistics
Horezu has a population of 6,601 (2026) across 116.3 km², or 56.8 people per km². It ranks 479 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −6.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 6,601 residents
- 116.3 km²
- 57 people/km²
Key points
Among the 89 localities in Vâlcea County, Horezu ranks No. 8 by population.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 7.73 ‰ in Horezu, compared with an average of 2.20 ‰ in Vâlcea County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 360 ‰ in Horezu, compared with an average of 127 ‰ in Vâlcea County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Horezu: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (178 businesses).
Horezu in numbers
Where is Horezu?
Population of Horezu over time
Horezu had 7,024 residents in 2016 and 6,601 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,816 |
| 2022 | 6,779 |
| 2023 | 6,769 |
| 2024 | 6,720 |
| 2025 | 6,669 |
| 2026 | 6,601 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Vâlcea County for “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- Number 1 in Vâlcea County for “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 16,289 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Măldărești, 4.0 km away.
All indicators for Horezu
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 | Horezu | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.9 ‰ | 16.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,068 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.2 ‰ | 19.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,087 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.1 ‰ | 5.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,450 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.0 ‰ | 12.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,570 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Horezu | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.83 km | 7.76 km | 7.67 km | ranked 936 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.91 ‰ | 1.52 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,728 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,893 | 203,394 | 10,177,161 | ranked 485 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 438.3 ‰ | 535.8 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,182 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 53.3 m² | 47.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,223 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.76 ‰ | 2.63 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,322 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Horezu | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 58.3 ‰ | 38.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 311 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.48 ‰ | 2.63 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 681 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Horezu | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 321 ‰ | 222 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 141 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.8% | 1.9% | 2.3% | ranked 2,620 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Horezu | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 2.1 nights | 5.2 | 0.4 | ranked 200 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1,304 ‰ | 1,688 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 185 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 113.3 ‰ | 50.8 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 100 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Horezu | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 42.7 m³ | 35.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 582 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.23 km | 4.30 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,279 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Horezu | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 7.73 ‰ | 2.20 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 12 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.45 ‰ | 0.53 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,452 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.91 ‰ | 0.80 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 302 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Horezu | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 360 ‰ | 127 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,057 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Horezu
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 trade226 · 21.3%
- Transport and storage151 · 14.3%
- Manufacturing88 · 8.3%
- Construction84 · 7.9%
- Administrative and support services84 · 7.9%
- Professional, scientific and technical80 · 7.6%
- Accommodation and food services76 · 7.2%
- Real estate49 · 4.6%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)178 · 16.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)131 · 12.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines131 · 12.4%
- Specialised construction activities78 · 7.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities70 · 6.6%
- Food and beverage service activities57 · 5.4%
- Construction of buildings50 · 4.7%
- Real estate activities49 · 4.6%
- Accommodation47 · 4.4%
- Civil engineering43 · 4.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Horezu?
Horezu has 6,601 residents (2026), ranking 479 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Horezu?
Horezu covers 116.3 km², with a density of 57 people per km².
Is the population of Horezu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Horezu went from 7,024 to 6,601, a change of −6.0%.
Where is Horezu?
Horezu is in Vâlcea County. Latitude 45.143, longitude 23.992.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Horezu?
In Horezu, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 7.73 ‰ (2024), ranking 12 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Horezu?
In Horezu, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 360 ‰ (2025), ranking 2 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Which localities border Horezu?
The nearest to Horezu are Măldărești (4.0 km), Costești (5.9 km), Vaideeni (6.0 km), Tomșani (7.7 km), Slătioara (9.0 km).