Perișani: population and statistics
Perișani has a population of 2,026 (2026) across 156.6 km², or 12.9 people per km². It ranks 2,313 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −10.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,026 residents
- 156.6 km²
- 13 people/km²
Key points
Among the 89 localities in Vâlcea County, Perișani ranks No. 61 by population.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 7 ‰ in Perișani, compared with an average of 222 ‰ in Vâlcea County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 14.8 ‰ in Perișani, compared with an average of 38.4 ‰ in Vâlcea County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Perișani: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (16 businesses).
Perișani in numbers
Where is Perișani?
Population of Perișani over time
Perișani had 2,270 residents in 2016 and 2,026 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,159 |
| 2022 | 2,125 |
| 2023 | 2,098 |
| 2024 | 2,088 |
| 2025 | 2,062 |
| 2026 | 2,026 |
Did you know?
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 21,933 football pitches.
- Its population density is 7.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Titești, 4.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Brezoi (6,936 residents), 13 km away.
All indicators for Perișani
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 | Perișani | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.3 ‰ | 16.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,406 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.2 ‰ | 19.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 868 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.9 ‰ | 5.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,073 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.8 ‰ | 12.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 697 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Perișani | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.25 km | 7.76 km | 7.67 km | ranked 721 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.97 ‰ | 1.52 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 974 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,228 | 203,394 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,003 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 606.1 ‰ | 535.8 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 578 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 40.1 m² | 47.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,708 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Perișani | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 14.8 ‰ | 38.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,820 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.99 ‰ | 2.63 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,563 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Perișani | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 7 ‰ | 222 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 3,158 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.8% | 1.9% | 2.3% | ranked 2,620 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Perișani | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 1.0 nights | 5.2 | 0.4 | ranked 342 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 540 ‰ | 1,688 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 346 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.8 ‰ | 50.8 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 585 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Perișani | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 11.4 m³ | 35.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,299 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Perișani | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.49 ‰ | 2.20 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,533 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.49 ‰ | 0.53 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,219 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.49 ‰ | 0.80 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,035 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Perișani | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 97 ‰ | 127 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,359 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 895 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Perișani
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 trade17 · 21.0%
- Manufacturing12 · 14.8%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing10 · 12.3%
- Transport and storage10 · 12.3%
- Construction8 · 9.9%
- Accommodation and food services7 · 8.6%
- Other service activities4 · 4.9%
- Water supply, sewerage and waste management3 · 3.7%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)16 · 19.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)11 · 13.6%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines8 · 9.9%
- Specialised construction activities7 · 8.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities6 · 7.4%
- Food and beverage service activities6 · 7.4%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services5 · 6.2%
- Manufacture of food products5 · 6.2%
- Forestry and logging4 · 4.9%
- Construction of buildings4 · 4.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Perișani?
Perișani has 2,026 residents (2026), ranking 2,313 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Perișani?
Perișani covers 156.6 km², with a density of 13 people per km².
Is the population of Perișani growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Perișani went from 2,270 to 2,026, a change of −10.7%.
Where is Perișani?
Perișani is in Vâlcea County. Latitude 45.383, longitude 24.400.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Perișani?
In Perișani, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 7 ‰ (2024), ranking 3,158 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Perișani?
In Perișani, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 14.8 ‰ (2026), ranking 2,820 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Which localities border Perișani?
The nearest to Perișani are Titești (4.0 km), Racovița (8.0 km), Boișoara (10 km), Sălătrucu (11 km), Berislăvești (11 km).