Malaia: population and statistics
Malaia has a population of 1,709 (2026) across 392.4 km², or 4.4 people per km². It ranks 2,581 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −6.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,709 residents
- 392.4 km²
- 4 people/km²
Key points
Among the 89 localities in Vâlcea County, Malaia ranks No. 73 by population.
Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants: 194.3 ‰ in Malaia, compared with an average of 50.8 ‰ in Vâlcea County and 29.5 ‰ nationally.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 5.85 ‰ in Malaia, compared with an average of 2.63 ‰ in Vâlcea County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
Malaia: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (34 businesses).
Malaia in numbers
Where is Malaia?
Population of Malaia over time
Malaia had 1,824 residents in 2016 and 1,709 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,759 |
| 2022 | 1,745 |
| 2023 | 1,730 |
| 2024 | 1,721 |
| 2025 | 1,742 |
| 2026 | 1,709 |
Did you know?
- “Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 54,959 football pitches.
- Its population density is 20.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Voineasa, 9.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Brezoi (6,936 residents), 16 km away.
All indicators for Malaia
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 | Malaia | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.6 ‰ | 16.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,264 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 26.3 ‰ | 19.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 185 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.5 ‰ | 5.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,970 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.6 ‰ | 12.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,158 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Malaia | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.70 km | 7.76 km | 7.67 km | ranked 548 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.93 ‰ | 1.52 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 583 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,051 | 203,394 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,345 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 615.0 ‰ | 535.8 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 541 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 62.1 m² | 47.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 499 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.34 ‰ | 2.63 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 536 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Malaia | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 49.2 ‰ | 38.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 515 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 5.85 ‰ | 2.63 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 170 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Malaia | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 177 ‰ | 222 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 473 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.9% | 1.9% | 2.3% | ranked 2,534 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Malaia | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 6.0 nights | 5.2 | 0.4 | ranked 83 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3,353 ‰ | 1,688 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 70 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 194.3 ‰ | 50.8 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 61 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Malaia | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 7.0 m³ | 35.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,484 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Malaia | 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 | Malaia | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 68 ‰ | 127 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,530 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: Malaia
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 trade42 · 17.7%
- Transport and storage38 · 16.0%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing32 · 13.5%
- Manufacturing29 · 12.2%
- Accommodation and food services29 · 12.2%
- Construction19 · 8.0%
- Administrative and support services10 · 4.2%
- Professional, scientific and technical7 · 3.0%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)34 · 14.3%
- Forestry and logging30 · 12.7%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)30 · 12.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines30 · 12.7%
- Warehousing and transport support activities26 · 11.0%
- Accommodation19 · 8.0%
- Food and beverage service activities19 · 8.0%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)17 · 7.2%
- Specialised construction activities16 · 6.8%
- Construction of buildings13 · 5.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Malaia?
Malaia has 1,709 residents (2026), ranking 2,581 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Malaia?
Malaia covers 392.4 km², with a density of 4 people per km².
Is the population of Malaia growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Malaia went from 1,824 to 1,709, a change of −6.3%.
Where is Malaia?
Malaia is in Vâlcea County. Latitude 45.350, longitude 24.033.
Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Malaia?
In Malaia, “Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 194.3 ‰ (2025), ranking 61 of 1,362 localities; the national median is 11.8 ‰.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Malaia?
In Malaia, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 5.85 ‰ (2026), ranking 170 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
Which localities border Malaia?
The nearest to Malaia are Voineasa (9.7 km), Brezoi (16 km), Bărbătești (20 km), Vaideeni (21 km), Costești (22 km).