Milcoiu: population and statistics
Milcoiu has a population of 1,261 (2026) across 30.1 km², or 41.9 people per km². It ranks 2,903 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +2.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,261 residents
- 30.1 km²
- 42 people/km²
Key points
Among the 89 localities in Vâlcea County, Milcoiu ranks No. 81 by population.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 30.9 ‰ in Milcoiu, compared with an average of 19.0 ‰ in Vâlcea County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Milcoiu: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (14 businesses).
Milcoiu in numbers
Where is Milcoiu?
Population of Milcoiu over time
Milcoiu had 1,228 residents in 2016 and 1,261 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,256 |
| 2022 | 1,246 |
| 2023 | 1,241 |
| 2024 | 1,231 |
| 2025 | 1,268 |
| 2026 | 1,261 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Vâlcea County for “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- Number 1 in Vâlcea County for “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,216 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.2 times lower than the national average.
All indicators for Milcoiu
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 | Milcoiu | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 34.1 ‰ | 16.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 154 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 30.9 ‰ | 19.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 60 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.6 ‰ | 5.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,238 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.9 ‰ | 12.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 881 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Milcoiu | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.53 km | 7.76 km | 7.67 km | ranked 241 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.14 ‰ | 1.52 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 145 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 962 | 203,394 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,512 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 762.9 ‰ | 535.8 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 157 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 56.2 m² | 47.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 934 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.76 ‰ | 2.63 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 210 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Milcoiu | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.47 km | 3.44 km | 6.17 km | ranked 581 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 10 m³ | 5,351 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 986 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Milcoiu | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 34.1 ‰ | 38.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,224 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.97 ‰ | 2.63 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 513 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Milcoiu | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 251 ‰ | 222 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 285 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.6% | 1.9% | 2.3% | ranked 2,803 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Milcoiu | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 4.8 nights | 5.2 | 0.4 | ranked 101 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3,056 ‰ | 1,688 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 76 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 33.3 ‰ | 50.8 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 316 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Milcoiu | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 43.6 m³ | 35.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 556 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.44 km | 4.30 km | 4.05 km | ranked 759 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Milcoiu | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.79 ‰ | 2.20 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 724 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.79 ‰ | 0.53 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 315 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Milcoiu | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 48 ‰ | 127 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,983 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 266 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Milcoiu
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 trade18 · 15.4%
- Transport and storage13 · 11.1%
- Construction12 · 10.3%
- Administrative and support services12 · 10.3%
- Manufacturing8 · 6.8%
- Accommodation and food services8 · 6.8%
- Information and communication8 · 6.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical8 · 6.8%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)14 · 12.0%
- Specialised construction activities12 · 10.3%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)11 · 9.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines11 · 9.4%
- Construction of buildings9 · 7.7%
- Civil engineering7 · 6.0%
- Food and beverage service activities7 · 6.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities6 · 5.1%
- Office administration and business support activities6 · 5.1%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities5 · 4.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Milcoiu?
Milcoiu has 1,261 residents (2026), ranking 2,903 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Milcoiu?
Milcoiu covers 30.1 km², with a density of 42 people per km².
Is the population of Milcoiu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Milcoiu went from 1,228 to 1,261, a change of +2.7%.
Where is Milcoiu?
Milcoiu is in Vâlcea County. Latitude 45.043, longitude 24.464.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Milcoiu?
In Milcoiu, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 30.9 ‰ (2025), ranking 60 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Milcoiu?
In Milcoiu, “Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 10 m³ (2025), ranking 986 of 1,023 localities; the national median is 269 m³.
Which localities border Milcoiu?
The nearest to Milcoiu are Golești (6.1 km), Poienarii de Argeș (6.8 km), Budești (7.2 km), Nicolae Bălcescu (7.9 km), Morărești (8.4 km).