Ionești (Vâlcea County): population and statistics
Ionești has a population of 4,116 (2026) across 53.9 km², or 76.3 people per km². It ranks 1,035 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −2.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,116 residents
- 53.9 km²
- 76 people/km²
Key points
Among the 89 localities in Vâlcea County, Ionești ranks No. 14 by population.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 7 ‰ in Ionești, compared with an average of 222 ‰ in Vâlcea County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Ionești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (43 businesses).
Ionești in numbers
Where is Ionești?
Population of Ionești over time
Ionești had 4,204 residents in 2016 and 4,116 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,153 |
| 2022 | 4,152 |
| 2023 | 4,127 |
| 2024 | 4,105 |
| 2025 | 4,134 |
| 2026 | 4,116 |
Did you know?
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,555 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Scundu, 5.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Băbeni (8,698 residents), 11 km away.
All indicators for Ionești
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 | Ionești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.8 ‰ | 16.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,089 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) | 5.3 ‰ | 5.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,377 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.0 ‰ | 12.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,947 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ionești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.87 km | 7.76 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,468 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.21 ‰ | 1.52 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,461 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,089 | 203,394 | 10,177,161 | ranked 874 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 507.5 ‰ | 535.8 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,329 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 47.5 m² | 47.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,909 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.94 ‰ | 2.63 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 667 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Ionești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.51 km | 3.44 km | 6.17 km | ranked 952 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 12 m³ | 5,351 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 985 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ionești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 25.3 ‰ | 38.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,942 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.92 ‰ | 2.63 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 980 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ionești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 7 ‰ | 222 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 3,158 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 |
Environment
| Indicator | Ionești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 17.2 m³ | 35.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,978 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.58 km | 4.30 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,195 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Ionești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.49 ‰ | 2.20 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,533 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.49 ‰ | 0.53 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,219 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.24 ‰ | 0.80 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,872 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Ionești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 74 ‰ | 127 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,297 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,329 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Ionești
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 trade56 · 23.8%
- Transport and storage50 · 21.3%
- Construction22 · 9.4%
- Administrative and support services21 · 8.9%
- Other service activities19 · 8.1%
- Manufacturing12 · 5.1%
- Accommodation and food services10 · 4.3%
- Real estate9 · 3.8%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)43 · 18.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines40 · 17.0%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)33 · 14.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities26 · 11.1%
- Construction of buildings19 · 8.1%
- Specialised construction activities19 · 8.1%
- Repair of computers and personal and household goods11 · 4.7%
- Civil engineering10 · 4.3%
- Rental and leasing activities10 · 4.3%
- Real estate activities9 · 3.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ionești?
Ionești has 4,116 residents (2026), ranking 1,035 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Ionești?
Ionești covers 53.9 km², with a density of 76 people per km².
Is the population of Ionești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ionești went from 4,204 to 4,116, a change of −2.1%.
Where is Ionești?
Ionești is in Vâlcea County. Latitude 44.880, longitude 24.225.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ionești?
In Ionești, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 7 ‰ (2024), ranking 3,158 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Ionești?
In Ionești, “Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 12 m³ (2025), ranking 985 of 1,023 localities; the national median is 269 m³.
Which localities border Ionești?
The nearest to Ionești are Scundu (5.4 km), Olanu (6.3 km), Șirineasa (6.6 km), Pesceana (8.4 km), Galicea (8.7 km).