Mihăești (Vâlcea County): population and statistics
Mihăești has a population of 7,045 (2026) across 54.4 km², or 130 people per km². It ranks 438 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +4.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 7,045 residents
- 54.4 km²
- 130 people/km²
Key points
Among the 89 localities in Vâlcea County, Mihăești ranks No. 5 by population.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 1.4 in Mihăești, compared with an average of 3.4 per 10,000 inh. in Vâlcea County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 5.39 ‰ in Mihăești, compared with an average of 2.63 ‰ in Vâlcea County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
Mihăești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (128 businesses).
Mihăești in numbers
Where is Mihăești?
Population of Mihăești over time
Mihăești had 6,761 residents in 2016 and 7,045 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,864 |
| 2022 | 6,889 |
| 2023 | 6,897 |
| 2024 | 6,952 |
| 2025 | 7,019 |
| 2026 | 7,045 |
Did you know?
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,618 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Băbeni, 6.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Râmnicu Vâlcea (111,574 residents), 13 km away.
All indicators for Mihăești
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 | Mihăești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 26.5 ‰ | 16.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 355 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.6 ‰ | 19.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,499 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.4 ‰ | 5.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,826 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.9 ‰ | 12.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,612 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Mihăești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.99 km | 7.76 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,773 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.83 ‰ | 1.52 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 387 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 3,201 | 203,394 | 10,177,161 | ranked 399 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 454.4 ‰ | 535.8 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,966 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 42.7 m² | 47.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,473 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.42 ‰ | 2.63 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 887 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Mihăești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.46 km | 3.44 km | 6.17 km | ranked 282 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 474 m³ | 5,351 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 172 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Mihăești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 38.5 ‰ | 38.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 930 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 5.39 ‰ | 2.63 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 218 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Mihăești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 83 ‰ | 222 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,301 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.2% | 1.9% | 2.3% | ranked 2,276 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Mihăești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.4 nights | 5.2 | 0.4 | ranked 582 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 386 ‰ | 1,688 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 438 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.3 ‰ | 50.8 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,097 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Mihăești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 29.8 m³ | 35.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,143 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Mihăești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 2.41 ‰ | 2.20 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 211 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.28 ‰ | 0.53 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,414 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.43 ‰ | 0.80 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,238 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Mihăești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 66 ‰ | 127 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,582 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,964 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Mihăești
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 trade170 · 24.6%
- Transport and storage91 · 13.2%
- Professional, scientific and technical71 · 10.3%
- Construction58 · 8.4%
- Manufacturing57 · 8.2%
- Administrative and support services47 · 6.8%
- Information and communication38 · 5.5%
- Accommodation and food services36 · 5.2%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)128 · 18.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)86 · 12.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines67 · 9.7%
- Warehousing and transport support activities55 · 8.0%
- Specialised construction activities50 · 7.2%
- Construction of buildings37 · 5.4%
- Advertising and market research34 · 4.9%
- Information service activities32 · 4.6%
- Food and beverage service activities31 · 4.5%
- Real estate activities28 · 4.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Mihăești?
Mihăești has 7,045 residents (2026), ranking 438 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Mihăești?
Mihăești covers 54.4 km², with a density of 130 people per km².
Is the population of Mihăești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Mihăești went from 6,761 to 7,045, a change of +4.2%.
Where is Mihăești?
Mihăești is in Vâlcea County. Latitude 45.034, longitude 24.241.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Mihăești?
In Mihăești, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.4 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 2,964 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Mihăești?
In Mihăești, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 5.39 ‰ (2026), ranking 218 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
Which localities border Mihăești?
The nearest to Mihăești are Băbeni (6.7 km), Frâncești (6.8 km), Băile Govora (7.0 km), Ocnele Mari (8.0 km), Păușești (8.4 km).