Pietrari (Vâlcea County): population and statistics
Pietrari has a population of 2,891 (2026) across 20.3 km², or 142 people per km². It ranks 1,654 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −2.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,891 residents
- 20.3 km²
- 142 people/km²
Key points
Among the 89 localities in Vâlcea County, Pietrari ranks No. 36 by population.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 16 ‰ in Pietrari, compared with an average of 127 ‰ in Vâlcea County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 3.5 ‰ in Pietrari, compared with an average of 5.1 ‰ in Vâlcea County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Pietrari: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (35 businesses).
Pietrari in numbers
Where is Pietrari?
Population of Pietrari over time
Pietrari had 2,955 residents in 2016 and 2,891 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,929 |
| 2022 | 2,958 |
| 2023 | 2,962 |
| 2024 | 2,952 |
| 2025 | 2,946 |
| 2026 | 2,891 |
Did you know?
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,846 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Tomșani, 4.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Horezu (6,601 residents), 10 km away.
All indicators for Pietrari
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 | Pietrari | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.4 ‰ | 16.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,748 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.2 ‰ | 19.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,099 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.5 ‰ | 5.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,970 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.7 ‰ | 12.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 440 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Pietrari | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.07 km | 7.76 km | 7.67 km | ranked 745 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,587 | 203,394 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,405 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 548.9 ‰ | 535.8 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 928 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 46.1 m² | 47.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,095 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Pietrari | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 24.6 ‰ | 38.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,009 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.73 ‰ | 2.63 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,911 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Pietrari | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 123 ‰ | 222 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 770 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 |
Environment
| Indicator | Pietrari | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 23.9 m³ | 35.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,532 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.09 km | 4.30 km | 4.05 km | ranked 385 of 1,695 |
Education
| Indicator | Pietrari | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16 ‰ | 127 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 3,152 of 3,158 |
Businesses by activity: Pietrari
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 trade39 · 23.4%
- Construction23 · 13.8%
- Transport and storage22 · 13.2%
- Administrative and support services15 · 9.0%
- Manufacturing13 · 7.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical11 · 6.6%
- Real estate9 · 5.4%
- Other service activities9 · 5.4%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)35 · 21.0%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)27 · 16.2%
- Specialised construction activities22 · 13.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines19 · 11.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities17 · 10.2%
- Construction of buildings16 · 9.6%
- Civil engineering9 · 5.4%
- Real estate activities9 · 5.4%
- Rental and leasing activities7 · 4.2%
- Repair of computers and personal and household goods7 · 4.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Pietrari?
Pietrari has 2,891 residents (2026), ranking 1,654 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Pietrari?
Pietrari covers 20.3 km², with a density of 142 people per km².
Is the population of Pietrari growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Pietrari went from 2,955 to 2,891, a change of −2.2%.
Where is Pietrari?
Pietrari is in Vâlcea County. Latitude 45.099, longitude 24.108.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Pietrari?
In Pietrari, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 16 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,152 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Pietrari?
In Pietrari, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 3.5 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,970 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Which localities border Pietrari?
The nearest to Pietrari are Tomșani (4.2 km), Păușești (5.2 km), Băile Govora (6.0 km), Costești (6.5 km), Stoenești (7.2 km).