Ocnele Mari: population and statistics
Ocnele Mari has a population of 3,482 (2026) across 26.3 km², or 132 people per km². It ranks 1,287 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −0.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,482 residents
- 26.3 km²
- 132 people/km²
Key points
Among the 89 localities in Vâlcea County, Ocnele Mari ranks No. 21 by population.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.46 km in Ocnele Mari, compared with an average of 4.30 km in Vâlcea County and 3.05 km nationally.
Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants: 130.1 ‰ in Ocnele Mari, compared with an average of 50.8 ‰ in Vâlcea County and 29.5 ‰ nationally.
Ocnele Mari: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (34 businesses).
Ocnele Mari in numbers
Where is Ocnele Mari?
Population of Ocnele Mari over time
Ocnele Mari had 3,499 residents in 2016 and 3,482 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,446 |
| 2022 | 3,443 |
| 2023 | 3,446 |
| 2024 | 3,477 |
| 2025 | 3,488 |
| 2026 | 3,482 |
Did you know?
- “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- “Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,681 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Râmnicu Vâlcea (111,574 residents), 5.2 km away.
All indicators for Ocnele Mari
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 | Ocnele Mari | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.2 ‰ | 16.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,002 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.8 ‰ | 19.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,430 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.2 ‰ | 5.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,424 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.2 ‰ | 12.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,734 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ocnele Mari | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.04 km | 7.76 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,506 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.87 ‰ | 1.52 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 602 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,728 | 203,394 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,224 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 496.3 ‰ | 535.8 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,447 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 48.8 m² | 47.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,758 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.01 ‰ | 2.63 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 634 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Ocnele Mari | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.73 km | 3.44 km | 6.17 km | ranked 773 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 115 m³ | 5,351 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 832 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ocnele Mari | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 28.7 ‰ | 38.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,635 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.45 ‰ | 2.63 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 694 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ocnele Mari | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 130 ‰ | 222 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 719 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.3% | 1.9% | 2.3% | ranked 2,207 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Ocnele Mari | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 3.4 nights | 5.2 | 0.4 | ranked 143 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1,486 ‰ | 1,688 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 156 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 130.1 ‰ | 50.8 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 90 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Ocnele Mari | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 33.9 m³ | 35.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 949 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.46 km | 4.30 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,627 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Ocnele Mari | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.57 ‰ | 2.20 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,258 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.29 ‰ | 0.53 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,374 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.29 ‰ | 0.80 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,744 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Ocnele Mari | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 57 ‰ | 127 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,837 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,997 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Ocnele Mari
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 trade41 · 17.1%
- Accommodation and food services32 · 13.3%
- Transport and storage25 · 10.4%
- Construction22 · 9.2%
- Professional, scientific and technical22 · 9.2%
- Administrative and support services18 · 7.5%
- Manufacturing17 · 7.1%
- Real estate13 · 5.4%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)34 · 14.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)25 · 10.4%
- Food and beverage service activities22 · 9.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines21 · 8.8%
- Accommodation21 · 8.8%
- Specialised construction activities18 · 7.5%
- Construction of buildings15 · 6.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities13 · 5.4%
- Real estate activities13 · 5.4%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities10 · 4.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ocnele Mari?
Ocnele Mari has 3,482 residents (2026), ranking 1,287 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Ocnele Mari?
Ocnele Mari covers 26.3 km², with a density of 132 people per km².
Is the population of Ocnele Mari growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ocnele Mari went from 3,499 to 3,482, a change of −0.5%.
Where is Ocnele Mari?
Ocnele Mari is in Vâlcea County. Latitude 45.083, longitude 24.317.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ocnele Mari?
In Ocnele Mari, “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.46 km (2025), ranking 1,627 of 1,695 localities; the national median is 4.05 km.
Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ocnele Mari?
In Ocnele Mari, “Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 130.1 ‰ (2025), ranking 90 of 1,362 localities; the national median is 11.8 ‰.
Which localities border Ocnele Mari?
The nearest to Ocnele Mari are Râmnicu Vâlcea (5.2 km), Budești (6.2 km), Vlădești (6.3 km), Mihăești (8.0 km), Bunești (8.8 km).