Pesceana: population and statistics
Pesceana has a population of 1,340 (2026) across 28.5 km², or 47.0 people per km². It ranks 2,843 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −18.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,340 residents
- 28.5 km²
- 47 people/km²
Key points
Among the 89 localities in Vâlcea County, Pesceana ranks No. 79 by population.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.7 ‰ in Pesceana, compared with an average of 5.1 ‰ in Vâlcea County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 16 ‰ in Pesceana, compared with an average of 222 ‰ in Vâlcea County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Pesceana: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (10 businesses).
Pesceana in numbers
Where is Pesceana?
Population of Pesceana over time
Pesceana had 1,640 residents in 2016 and 1,340 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,539 |
| 2022 | 1,504 |
| 2023 | 1,460 |
| 2024 | 1,428 |
| 2025 | 1,377 |
| 2026 | 1,340 |
Did you know?
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,996 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Roești (2,188 residents), 5.2 km away.
All indicators for Pesceana
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 | Pesceana | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.9 ‰ | 16.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,850 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.7 ‰ | 19.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,195 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.7 ‰ | 5.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 3,156 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 26.1 ‰ | 12.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 50 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Pesceana | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.93 km | 7.76 km | 7.67 km | ranked 371 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.24 ‰ | 1.52 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 844 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,030 | 203,394 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,386 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 768.7 ‰ | 535.8 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 149 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 50.3 m² | 47.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,576 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Pesceana | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 16.4 ‰ | 38.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,716 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.75 ‰ | 2.63 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,747 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Pesceana | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 16 ‰ | 222 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 3,129 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 | Pesceana | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 65.7 m³ | 35.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 219 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Pesceana | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.75 ‰ | 2.20 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 788 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.75 ‰ | 0.53 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 377 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Pesceana | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 56 ‰ | 127 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,859 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 314 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Pesceana
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 trade12 · 24.0%
- Construction9 · 18.0%
- Transport and storage9 · 18.0%
- Accommodation and food services5 · 10.0%
- Manufacturing4 · 8.0%
- Professional, scientific and technical3 · 6.0%
- Other service activities3 · 6.0%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)10 · 20.0%
- Specialised construction activities9 · 18.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines7 · 14.0%
- Construction of buildings6 · 12.0%
- Civil engineering5 · 10.0%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)5 · 10.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities5 · 10.0%
- Food and beverage service activities5 · 10.0%
- Repair of computers and personal and household goods3 · 6.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Pesceana?
Pesceana has 1,340 residents (2026), ranking 2,843 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Pesceana?
Pesceana covers 28.5 km², with a density of 47 people per km².
Is the population of Pesceana growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Pesceana went from 1,640 to 1,340, a change of −18.3%.
Where is Pesceana?
Pesceana is in Vâlcea County. Latitude 44.889, longitude 24.119.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Pesceana?
In Pesceana, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.7 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,156 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Pesceana?
In Pesceana, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 16 ‰ (2024), ranking 3,129 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Which localities border Pesceana?
The nearest to Pesceana are Roești (5.2 km), Lădești (5.5 km), Șirineasa (6.5 km), Glăvile (7.0 km), Scundu (7.7 km).