Mateești: population and statistics
Mateești has a population of 3,225 (2026) across 39.4 km², or 81.9 people per km². It ranks 1,434 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +1.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,225 residents
- 39.4 km²
- 82 people/km²
Key points
Among the 89 localities in Vâlcea County, Mateești ranks No. 27 by population.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.00 ‰ in Mateești, compared with an average of 2.63 ‰ in Vâlcea County and 3.20 ‰ nationally.
Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.9 ‰ in Mateești, compared with an average of 50.8 ‰ in Vâlcea County and 29.5 ‰ nationally.
Mateești: the most common activity among active businesses is Land transport and transport via pipelines (37 businesses).
Mateești in numbers
Where is Mateești?
Population of Mateești over time
Mateești had 3,178 residents in 2016 and 3,225 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,192 |
| 2022 | 3,176 |
| 2023 | 3,175 |
| 2024 | 3,198 |
| 2025 | 3,237 |
| 2026 | 3,225 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,515 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Stroești, 4.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Berbești (5,005 residents), 7.9 km away.
All indicators for Mateești
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 | Mateești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.4 ‰ | 16.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,491 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.4 ‰ | 19.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,740 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.7 ‰ | 5.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,626 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.3 ‰ | 12.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,481 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Mateești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.36 km | 7.76 km | 7.67 km | ranked 842 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.62 ‰ | 1.52 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,039 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,548 | 203,394 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,456 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 480.0 ‰ | 535.8 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,646 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 37.3 m² | 47.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,895 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.00 ‰ | 2.63 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,908 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Mateești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 28.8 ‰ | 38.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,625 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.17 ‰ | 2.63 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,519 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Mateești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 61 ‰ | 222 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,847 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.2% | 1.9% | 2.3% | ranked 1,157 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Mateești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.9 ‰ | 50.8 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,307 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Mateești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 28.8 m³ | 35.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,207 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Mateești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.31 ‰ | 2.20 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,378 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.31 ‰ | 0.53 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,257 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.62 ‰ | 0.80 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 722 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Mateești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 82 ‰ | 127 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,946 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,857 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Mateești
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 trade47 · 21.0%
- Transport and storage47 · 21.0%
- Construction34 · 15.2%
- Manufacturing26 · 11.6%
- Accommodation and food services14 · 6.2%
- Administrative and support services13 · 5.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical9 · 4.0%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing7 · 3.1%
Most common activities
- Land transport and transport via pipelines37 · 16.5%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)34 · 15.2%
- Specialised construction activities31 · 13.8%
- Construction of buildings29 · 12.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)26 · 11.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities20 · 8.9%
- Civil engineering16 · 7.1%
- Food and beverage service activities13 · 5.8%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)11 · 4.9%
- Rental and leasing activities9 · 4.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Mateești?
Mateești has 3,225 residents (2026), ranking 1,434 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Mateești?
Mateești covers 39.4 km², with a density of 82 people per km².
Is the population of Mateești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Mateești went from 3,178 to 3,225, a change of +1.5%.
Where is Mateești?
Mateești is in Vâlcea County. Latitude 45.059, longitude 23.867.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Mateești?
In Mateești, “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.00 ‰ (2025), ranking 1,908 of 1,926 localities; the national median is 1.30 ‰.
Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Mateești?
In Mateești, “Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.9 ‰ (2025), ranking 1,307 of 1,362 localities; the national median is 11.8 ‰.
Which localities border Mateești?
The nearest to Mateești are Stroești (4.6 km), Alunu (6.1 km), Slătioara (6.3 km), Berbești (7.9 km), Alimpești (8.4 km).