Nicolae Bălcescu (Vâlcea County): population and statistics
Nicolae Bălcescu has a population of 3,243 (2026) across 77.1 km², or 42.0 people per km². It ranks 1,422 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −4.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,243 residents
- 77.1 km²
- 42 people/km²
Key points
Among the 89 localities in Vâlcea County, Nicolae Bălcescu ranks No. 26 by population.
Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant: 0.0 nights in Nicolae Bălcescu, compared with an average of 5.2 nights in Vâlcea County and 2.0 nights nationally.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 33 ‰ in Nicolae Bălcescu, compared with an average of 222 ‰ in Vâlcea County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Nicolae Bălcescu: the most common activity among active businesses is Specialised construction activities (23 businesses).
Nicolae Bălcescu in numbers
Where is Nicolae Bălcescu?
Population of Nicolae Bălcescu over time
Nicolae Bălcescu had 3,392 residents in 2016 and 3,243 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,279 |
| 2022 | 3,276 |
| 2023 | 3,258 |
| 2024 | 3,263 |
| 2025 | 3,273 |
| 2026 | 3,243 |
Did you know?
- “Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,804 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Budești (6,814 residents), 6.5 km away.
All indicators for Nicolae Bălcescu
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 | Nicolae Bălcescu | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.6 ‰ | 16.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,339 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.3 ‰ | 19.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,759 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.0 ‰ | 5.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,051 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.5 ‰ | 12.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 464 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Nicolae Bălcescu | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.89 km | 7.76 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,305 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.16 ‰ | 1.52 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 884 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,963 | 203,394 | 10,177,161 | ranked 995 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 605.3 ‰ | 535.8 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 581 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 48.3 m² | 47.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,817 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.93 ‰ | 2.63 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,200 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Nicolae Bălcescu | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 19.1 ‰ | 38.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,488 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.78 ‰ | 2.63 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,056 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Nicolae Bălcescu | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 33 ‰ | 222 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,845 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.5% | 1.9% | 2.3% | ranked 1,467 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Nicolae Bălcescu | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.0 nights | 5.2 | 0.4 | ranked 1,070 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 28 ‰ | 1,688 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 1,049 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.2 ‰ | 50.8 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 961 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Nicolae Bălcescu | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 17.3 m³ | 35.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,974 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.85 km | 4.30 km | 4.05 km | ranked 244 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Nicolae Bălcescu | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.62 ‰ | 2.20 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,111 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.62 ‰ | 0.53 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 700 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.31 ‰ | 0.80 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,665 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Nicolae Bălcescu | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 59 ‰ | 127 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,780 of 3,158 |
Businesses by activity: Nicolae Bălcescu
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 trade29 · 19.2%
- Construction24 · 15.9%
- Transport and storage18 · 11.9%
- Administrative and support services11 · 7.3%
- Manufacturing10 · 6.6%
- Professional, scientific and technical9 · 6.0%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing8 · 5.3%
- Other service activities8 · 5.3%
Most common activities
- Specialised construction activities23 · 15.2%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)20 · 13.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)19 · 12.6%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines16 · 10.6%
- Construction of buildings13 · 8.6%
- Civil engineering8 · 5.3%
- Warehousing and transport support activities8 · 5.3%
- Rental and leasing activities6 · 4.0%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services5 · 3.3%
- Waste collection, treatment and disposal; materials recovery5 · 3.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Nicolae Bălcescu?
Nicolae Bălcescu has 3,243 residents (2026), ranking 1,422 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Nicolae Bălcescu?
Nicolae Bălcescu covers 77.1 km², with a density of 42 people per km².
Is the population of Nicolae Bălcescu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Nicolae Bălcescu went from 3,392 to 3,243, a change of −4.4%.
Where is Nicolae Bălcescu?
Nicolae Bălcescu is in Vâlcea County. Latitude 44.989, longitude 24.399.
Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant: what is the figure for Nicolae Bălcescu?
In Nicolae Bălcescu, “Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant” stands at 0.0 nights (2025), ranking 1,070 of 1,250 localities; the national median is 0.4 nights.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Nicolae Bălcescu?
In Nicolae Bălcescu, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 33 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,845 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Which localities border Nicolae Bălcescu?
The nearest to Nicolae Bălcescu are Budești (6.5 km), Milcoiu (7.9 km), Dănicei (9.1 km), Galicea (10 km), Cuca (11 km).