Lăcusteni: population and statistics
Lăcusteni has a population of 1,248 (2026) across 31.1 km², or 40.1 people per km². It ranks 2,914 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −11.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,248 residents
- 31.1 km²
- 40 people/km²
Key points
Among the 89 localities in Vâlcea County, Lăcusteni ranks No. 82 by population.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 10 ‰ in Lăcusteni, compared with an average of 222 ‰ in Vâlcea County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: 14.66 km in Lăcusteni, compared with an average of 4.30 km in Vâlcea County and 3.05 km nationally.
Lăcusteni: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (13 businesses).
Lăcusteni in numbers
Where is Lăcusteni?
Population of Lăcusteni over time
Lăcusteni had 1,417 residents in 2016 and 1,248 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,310 |
| 2022 | 1,293 |
| 2023 | 1,286 |
| 2024 | 1,278 |
| 2025 | 1,278 |
| 2026 | 1,248 |
Did you know?
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,363 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Ghioroiu, 5.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Zătreni (1,878 residents), 7.8 km away.
All indicators for Lăcusteni
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 | Lăcusteni | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.6 ‰ | 16.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,131 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 29.6 ‰ | 19.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 87 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.4 ‰ | 5.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,826 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.0 ‰ | 12.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 857 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Lăcusteni | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.50 km | 7.76 km | 7.67 km | ranked 822 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.80 ‰ | 1.52 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,841 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 828 | 203,394 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,744 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 663.5 ‰ | 535.8 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 364 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 38.8 m² | 47.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,800 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.80 ‰ | 2.63 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,284 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Lăcusteni | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 15.2 ‰ | 38.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,796 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.21 ‰ | 2.63 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 810 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Lăcusteni | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 10 ‰ | 222 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 3,152 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.8% | 1.9% | 2.3% | ranked 1,853 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Lăcusteni | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 17.6 m³ | 35.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,953 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.66 km | 4.30 km | 4.05 km | ranked 56 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Lăcusteni | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.80 ‰ | 2.20 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 711 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.80 ‰ | 0.53 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 307 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.80 ‰ | 0.80 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 413 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Lăcusteni | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 51 ‰ | 127 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,943 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 257 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Lăcusteni
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 trade17 · 36.2%
- Manufacturing6 · 12.8%
- Construction5 · 10.6%
- Transport and storage5 · 10.6%
- Accommodation and food services4 · 8.5%
- Real estate3 · 6.4%
- Administrative and support services3 · 6.4%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)13 · 27.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)9 · 19.1%
- Specialised construction activities5 · 10.6%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines5 · 10.6%
- Food and beverage service activities4 · 8.5%
- Construction of buildings3 · 6.4%
- Civil engineering3 · 6.4%
- Real estate activities3 · 6.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lăcusteni?
Lăcusteni has 1,248 residents (2026), ranking 2,914 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Lăcusteni?
Lăcusteni covers 31.1 km², with a density of 40 people per km².
Is the population of Lăcusteni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Lăcusteni went from 1,417 to 1,248, a change of −11.9%.
Where is Lăcusteni?
Lăcusteni is in Vâlcea County. Latitude 44.701, longitude 23.883.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Lăcusteni?
In Lăcusteni, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 10 ‰ (2024), ranking 3,152 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Lăcusteni?
In Lăcusteni, “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 14.66 km (2025), ranking 56 of 1,695 localities; the national median is 4.05 km.
Which localities border Lăcusteni?
The nearest to Lăcusteni are Ghioroiu (5.2 km), Zătreni (7.8 km), Tetoiu (8.3 km), Valea Mare (9.7 km), Tălpaș (10 km).