Mădulari: population and statistics
Mădulari has a population of 1,147 (2026) across 33.9 km², or 33.8 people per km². It ranks 2,967 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −20.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,147 residents
- 33.9 km²
- 34 people/km²
Key points
Among the 89 localities in Vâlcea County, Mădulari ranks No. 85 by population.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.7 ‰ in Mădulari, compared with an average of 5.1 ‰ in Vâlcea County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 21 ‰ in Mădulari, compared with an average of 222 ‰ in Vâlcea County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Mădulari: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (11 businesses).
Mădulari in numbers
Where is Mădulari?
Population of Mădulari over time
Mădulari had 1,441 residents in 2016 and 1,147 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,293 |
| 2022 | 1,244 |
| 2023 | 1,211 |
| 2024 | 1,188 |
| 2025 | 1,180 |
| 2026 | 1,147 |
Did you know?
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,746 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Gușoeni, 6.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Crețeni (2,072 residents), 6.8 km away.
All indicators for Mădulari
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 | Mădulari | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.6 ‰ | 16.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,847 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) | 1.7 ‰ | 5.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 3,138 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.8 ‰ | 12.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 202 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Mădulari | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.87 km | 7.76 km | 7.67 km | ranked 305 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 984 | 203,394 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,472 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 857.9 ‰ | 535.8 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 81 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 37.2 m² | 47.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,907 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Mădulari | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 20.1 ‰ | 38.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,415 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.87 ‰ | 2.63 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,658 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Mădulari | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 21 ‰ | 222 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 3,092 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.4% | 1.9% | 2.3% | ranked 1,522 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Mădulari | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 20.1 m³ | 35.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,789 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Mădulari | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.87 ‰ | 2.20 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 622 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.87 ‰ | 0.53 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 229 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.87 ‰ | 0.80 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 343 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Mădulari | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 65 ‰ | 127 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,617 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 194 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Mădulari
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 trade11 · 23.9%
- Transport and storage11 · 23.9%
- Construction6 · 13.0%
- Manufacturing5 · 10.9%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing4 · 8.7%
- Administrative and support services4 · 8.7%
- Professional, scientific and technical3 · 6.5%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)11 · 23.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines10 · 21.7%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)9 · 19.6%
- Construction of buildings5 · 10.9%
- Specialised construction activities5 · 10.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities5 · 10.9%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services3 · 6.5%
- Manufacture of fabricated metal products3 · 6.5%
- Rental and leasing activities3 · 6.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Mădulari?
Mădulari has 1,147 residents (2026), ranking 2,967 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Mădulari?
Mădulari covers 33.9 km², with a density of 34 people per km².
Is the population of Mădulari growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Mădulari went from 1,441 to 1,147, a change of −20.4%.
Where is Mădulari?
Mădulari is in Vâlcea County. Latitude 44.673, longitude 24.099.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Mădulari?
In Mădulari, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.7 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,138 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Mădulari?
In Mădulari, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 21 ‰ (2024), ranking 3,092 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Which localities border Mădulari?
The nearest to Mădulari are Gușoeni (6.3 km), Crețeni (6.8 km), Valea Mare (7.7 km), Sutești (7.9 km), Șușani (8.5 km).