Măciuca: population and statistics
Măciuca has a population of 1,688 (2026) across 46.2 km², or 36.5 people per km². It ranks 2,595 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −3.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,688 residents
- 46.2 km²
- 36 people/km²
Key points
Among the 89 localities in Vâlcea County, Măciuca ranks No. 74 by population.
Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants: 2,860 ‰ in Măciuca, compared with an average of 1,688 ‰ in Vâlcea County and 930 ‰ nationally.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 36.0 m² in Măciuca, compared with an average of 47.4 m² in Vâlcea County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Măciuca: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (26 businesses).
Măciuca in numbers
Where is Măciuca?
Population of Măciuca over time
Măciuca had 1,757 residents in 2016 and 1,688 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,743 |
| 2022 | 1,745 |
| 2023 | 1,723 |
| 2024 | 1,722 |
| 2025 | 1,707 |
| 2026 | 1,688 |
Did you know?
- “Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,472 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Fârtățești (3,641 residents), 4.2 km away.
All indicators for Măciuca
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 | Măciuca | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.7 ‰ | 16.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 807 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.1 ‰ | 19.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 892 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.1 ‰ | 5.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,830 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.6 ‰ | 12.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 736 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Măciuca | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.04 km | 7.76 km | 7.67 km | ranked 430 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.59 ‰ | 1.52 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,069 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,203 | 203,394 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,054 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 712.7 ‰ | 535.8 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 242 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 36.0 m² | 47.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,976 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Măciuca | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 39.7 ‰ | 38.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 869 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.37 ‰ | 2.63 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,354 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Măciuca | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 181 ‰ | 222 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 461 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.3% | 1.9% | 2.3% | ranked 2,207 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Măciuca | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 4.6 nights | 5.2 | 0.4 | ranked 107 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2,860 ‰ | 1,688 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 79 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.3 ‰ | 50.8 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 457 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Măciuca | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 29.6 m³ | 35.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,154 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Măciuca | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.59 ‰ | 2.20 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,194 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.59 ‰ | 0.53 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 790 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.59 ‰ | 0.80 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 773 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Măciuca | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 148 ‰ | 127 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 359 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 593 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Măciuca
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 trade31 · 18.0%
- Transport and storage23 · 13.4%
- Construction18 · 10.5%
- Professional, scientific and technical16 · 9.3%
- Manufacturing14 · 8.1%
- Accommodation and food services13 · 7.6%
- Administrative and support services12 · 7.0%
- Other service activities11 · 6.4%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)26 · 15.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines21 · 12.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)18 · 10.5%
- Construction of buildings15 · 8.7%
- Specialised construction activities14 · 8.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities13 · 7.6%
- Food and beverage service activities12 · 7.0%
- Civil engineering8 · 4.7%
- Office administration and business support activities8 · 4.7%
- Head offices and management consultancy7 · 4.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Măciuca?
Măciuca has 1,688 residents (2026), ranking 2,595 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Măciuca?
Măciuca covers 46.2 km², with a density of 36 people per km².
Is the population of Măciuca growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Măciuca went from 1,757 to 1,688, a change of −3.9%.
Where is Măciuca?
Măciuca is in Vâlcea County. Latitude 44.750, longitude 24.017.
Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Măciuca?
In Măciuca, “Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 2,860 ‰ (2025), ranking 79 of 1,250 localities; the national median is 200 ‰.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Măciuca?
In Măciuca, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 36.0 m² (2025), ranking 2,976 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Which localities border Măciuca?
The nearest to Măciuca are Fârtățești (4.2 km), Stănești (6.2 km), Valea Mare (7.4 km), Tetoiu (8.3 km), Gușoeni (8.4 km).