Lungești: population and statistics
Lungești has a population of 3,003 (2026) across 59.3 km², or 50.6 people per km². It ranks 1,585 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −4.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,003 residents
- 59.3 km²
- 51 people/km²
Key points
Among the 89 localities in Vâlcea County, Lungești ranks No. 34 by population.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 4.7 m³ in Lungești, compared with an average of 35.3 m³ in Vâlcea County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.33 ‰ in Lungești, compared with an average of 1.52 ‰ in Vâlcea County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
Lungești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (19 businesses).
Lungești in numbers
Where is Lungești?
Population of Lungești over time
Lungești had 3,153 residents in 2016 and 3,003 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,032 |
| 2022 | 3,042 |
| 2023 | 3,033 |
| 2024 | 3,016 |
| 2025 | 3,016 |
| 2026 | 3,003 |
Did you know?
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,311 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Ștefănești, 5.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Drăgășani (18,483 residents), 12 km away.
All indicators for Lungești
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 | Lungești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.0 ‰ | 16.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,821 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 25.0 ‰ | 19.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 257 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.3 ‰ | 5.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 3,004 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.0 ‰ | 12.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 527 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Lungești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.96 km | 7.76 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,291 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.33 ‰ | 1.52 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,314 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,620 | 203,394 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,375 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 539.5 ‰ | 535.8 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,005 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 56.1 m² | 47.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 943 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Lungești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 14.0 ‰ | 38.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,861 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.67 ‰ | 2.63 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,965 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Lungești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 129 ‰ | 222 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 728 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 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Lungești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.0 nights | 5.2 | 0.4 | ranked 1,070 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8 ‰ | 1,688 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 1,176 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.0 ‰ | 50.8 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,128 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Lungești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 4.7 m³ | 35.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,556 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.49 km | 4.30 km | 4.05 km | ranked 440 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Lungești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.67 ‰ | 2.20 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 947 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.67 ‰ | 0.53 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 531 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.33 ‰ | 0.80 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,579 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Lungești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 55 ‰ | 127 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,876 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,683 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Lungești
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 trade27 · 24.5%
- Manufacturing14 · 12.7%
- Transport and storage14 · 12.7%
- Construction11 · 10.0%
- Accommodation and food services10 · 9.1%
- Administrative and support services8 · 7.3%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing6 · 5.5%
- Professional, scientific and technical6 · 5.5%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)19 · 17.3%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)13 · 11.8%
- Specialised construction activities10 · 9.1%
- Food and beverage service activities10 · 9.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines9 · 8.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities9 · 8.2%
- Construction of buildings8 · 7.3%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services6 · 5.5%
- Civil engineering5 · 4.5%
- Manufacture of fabricated metal products4 · 3.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lungești?
Lungești has 3,003 residents (2026), ranking 1,585 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Lungești?
Lungești covers 59.3 km², with a density of 51 people per km².
Is the population of Lungești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Lungești went from 3,153 to 3,003, a change of −4.8%.
Where is Lungești?
Lungești is in Vâlcea County. Latitude 44.567, longitude 24.183.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Lungești?
In Lungești, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 4.7 m³ (2025), ranking 2,556 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Lungești?
In Lungești, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.33 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,314 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
Which localities border Lungești?
The nearest to Lungești are Ștefănești (5.3 km), Cârlogani (5.4 km), Grădinari (7.5 km), Șușani (8.0 km), Strejești (8.3 km).