Popești (Vâlcea County): population and statistics
Popești has a population of 2,871 (2026) across 52.7 km², or 54.5 people per km². It ranks 1,667 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −5.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,871 residents
- 52.7 km²
- 54 people/km²
Key points
Among the 89 localities in Vâlcea County, Popești ranks No. 37 by population.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 12 ‰ in Popești, compared with an average of 222 ‰ in Vâlcea County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: 15.67 km in Popești, compared with an average of 4.30 km in Vâlcea County and 3.05 km nationally.
Popești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (36 businesses).
Popești in numbers
Where is Popești?
Population of Popești over time
Popești had 3,039 residents in 2016 and 2,871 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,937 |
| 2022 | 2,888 |
| 2023 | 2,878 |
| 2024 | 2,897 |
| 2025 | 2,888 |
| 2026 | 2,871 |
Did you know?
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,381 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Frâncești (5,070 residents), 5.3 km away.
All indicators for Popești
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 | Popești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.0 ‰ | 16.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 561 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.3 ‰ | 19.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 399 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.3 ‰ | 5.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,347 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.6 ‰ | 12.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,413 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Popești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.49 km | 7.76 km | 7.67 km | ranked 691 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.44 ‰ | 1.52 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 748 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,628 | 203,394 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,363 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 567.0 ‰ | 535.8 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 795 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 46.2 m² | 47.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,077 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.70 ‰ | 2.63 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,363 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Popești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 24.0 ‰ | 38.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,062 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.88 ‰ | 2.63 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 297 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Popești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 12 ‰ | 222 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 3,148 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 7.3% | 1.9% | 2.3% | ranked 404 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Popești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 28.6 m³ | 35.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,224 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.67 km | 4.30 km | 4.05 km | ranked 43 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Popești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.35 ‰ | 2.20 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,192 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.35 ‰ | 0.53 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,040 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.35 ‰ | 0.80 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,513 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Popești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 70 ‰ | 127 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,463 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,575 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Popești
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 trade40 · 24.2%
- Professional, scientific and technical21 · 12.7%
- Transport and storage19 · 11.5%
- Construction15 · 9.1%
- Accommodation and food services14 · 8.5%
- Information and communication12 · 7.3%
- Manufacturing11 · 6.7%
- Administrative and support services10 · 6.1%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)36 · 21.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)20 · 12.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines16 · 9.7%
- Specialised construction activities14 · 8.5%
- Food and beverage service activities13 · 7.9%
- Information service activities11 · 6.7%
- Advertising and market research11 · 6.7%
- Construction of buildings8 · 4.8%
- Civil engineering8 · 4.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities8 · 4.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Popești?
Popești has 2,871 residents (2026), ranking 1,667 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Popești?
Popești covers 52.7 km², with a density of 54 people per km².
Is the population of Popești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Popești went from 3,039 to 2,871, a change of −5.5%.
Where is Popești?
Popești is in Vâlcea County. Latitude 44.986, longitude 24.106.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Popești?
In Popești, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 12 ‰ (2024), ranking 3,148 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Popești?
In Popești, “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 15.67 km (2025), ranking 43 of 1,695 localities; the national median is 4.05 km.
Which localities border Popești?
The nearest to Popești are Frâncești (5.3 km), Roești (6.3 km), Păușești (8.4 km), Șirineasa (8.4 km), Oteșani (9.4 km).