Păușești: population and statistics
Păușești has a population of 2,341 (2026) across 25.6 km², or 91.3 people per km². It ranks 2,044 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −10.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,341 residents
- 25.6 km²
- 91 people/km²
Key points
Among the 89 localities in Vâlcea County, Păușești ranks No. 51 by population.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 3.8 ‰ in Păușești, compared with an average of 5.1 ‰ in Vâlcea County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.85 ‰ in Păușești, compared with an average of 0.53 ‰ in Vâlcea County and 0.60 ‰ nationally.
Păușești: the most common activity among active businesses is Specialised construction activities (20 businesses).
Păușești in numbers
Where is Păușești?
Population of Păușești over time
Păușești had 2,611 residents in 2016 and 2,341 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,441 |
| 2022 | 2,400 |
| 2023 | 2,389 |
| 2024 | 2,405 |
| 2025 | 2,377 |
| 2026 | 2,341 |
Did you know?
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,591 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Băile Govora, 4.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Frâncești (5,070 residents), 5.2 km away.
All indicators for Păușești
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 | Păușești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.5 ‰ | 16.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,569 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.2 ‰ | 19.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,613 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.8 ‰ | 5.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,916 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.4 ‰ | 12.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 486 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Păușești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.68 km | 7.76 km | 7.67 km | ranked 801 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.14 ‰ | 1.52 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 893 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,492 | 203,394 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,546 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 637.3 ‰ | 535.8 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 454 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 50.2 m² | 47.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,588 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.28 ‰ | 2.63 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 973 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Păușești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 23.9 ‰ | 38.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,076 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.71 ‰ | 2.63 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,931 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Păușești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 179 ‰ | 222 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 468 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.9% | 1.9% | 2.3% | ranked 2,534 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Păușești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 29.0 m³ | 35.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,190 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Păușești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.85 ‰ | 2.20 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 651 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.85 ‰ | 0.53 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 249 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.43 ‰ | 0.80 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,238 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Păușești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 85 ‰ | 127 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,829 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,157 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Păușești
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 trade28 · 19.9%
- Construction22 · 15.6%
- Transport and storage19 · 13.5%
- Professional, scientific and technical14 · 9.9%
- Administrative and support services10 · 7.1%
- Manufacturing8 · 5.7%
- Accommodation and food services7 · 5.0%
- Real estate7 · 5.0%
Most common activities
- Specialised construction activities20 · 14.2%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)20 · 14.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines17 · 12.1%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)16 · 11.3%
- Warehousing and transport support activities7 · 5.0%
- Real estate activities7 · 5.0%
- Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing7 · 5.0%
- Construction of buildings6 · 4.3%
- Food and beverage service activities6 · 4.3%
- Civil engineering5 · 3.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Păușești?
Păușești has 2,341 residents (2026), ranking 2,044 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Păușești?
Păușești covers 25.6 km², with a density of 91 people per km².
Is the population of Păușești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Păușești went from 2,611 to 2,341, a change of −10.3%.
Where is Păușești?
Păușești is in Vâlcea County. Latitude 45.057, longitude 24.140.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Păușești?
In Păușești, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 3.8 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,916 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Păușești?
In Păușești, “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.85 ‰ (2024), ranking 249 of 2,807 localities; the national median is 0.46 ‰.
Which localities border Păușești?
The nearest to Păușești are Băile Govora (4.0 km), Frâncești (5.2 km), Pietrari (5.2 km), Tomșani (7.6 km), Oteșani (7.9 km).