Racovița (Vâlcea County): population and statistics
Racovița has a population of 1,741 (2026) across 60.0 km², or 29.0 people per km². It ranks 2,558 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −3.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,741 residents
- 60.0 km²
- 29 people/km²
Key points
Among the 89 localities in Vâlcea County, Racovița ranks No. 72 by population.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 215 ‰ in Racovița, compared with an average of 127 ‰ in Vâlcea County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 12.6 ‰ in Racovița, compared with an average of 5.1 ‰ in Vâlcea County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Racovița: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (19 businesses).
Racovița in numbers
Where is Racovița?
Population of Racovița over time
Racovița had 1,802 residents in 2016 and 1,741 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,757 |
| 2022 | 1,745 |
| 2023 | 1,715 |
| 2024 | 1,741 |
| 2025 | 1,751 |
| 2026 | 1,741 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Vâlcea County for “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,399 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Titești, 6.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Brezoi (6,936 residents), 9.7 km away.
All indicators for Racovița
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 | Racovița | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.3 ‰ | 16.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 738 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.7 ‰ | 19.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 779 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.6 ‰ | 5.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 141 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.5 ‰ | 12.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 356 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Racovița | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,002 | 203,394 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,434 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 575.5 ‰ | 535.8 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 739 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 47.5 m² | 47.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,909 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Racovița | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 21.3 ‰ | 38.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,321 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.30 ‰ | 2.63 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,407 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Racovița | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 152 ‰ | 222 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 582 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.6% | 1.9% | 2.3% | ranked 2,001 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Racovița | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.2 nights | 5.2 | 0.4 | ranked 741 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 158 ‰ | 1,688 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 692 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 25.3 ‰ | 50.8 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 395 of 1,362 |
Health
| Indicator | Racovița | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.57 ‰ | 0.80 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 831 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Racovița | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 215 ‰ | 127 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 85 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 643 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Racovița
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 trade24 · 24.7%
- Transport and storage14 · 14.4%
- Accommodation and food services14 · 14.4%
- Manufacturing9 · 9.3%
- Administrative and support services7 · 7.2%
- Construction6 · 6.2%
- Real estate5 · 5.2%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing3 · 3.1%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)19 · 19.6%
- Food and beverage service activities13 · 13.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines12 · 12.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)11 · 11.3%
- Accommodation8 · 8.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities7 · 7.2%
- Specialised construction activities6 · 6.2%
- Real estate activities5 · 5.2%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)4 · 4.1%
- Construction of buildings3 · 3.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Racovița?
Racovița has 1,741 residents (2026), ranking 2,558 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Racovița?
Racovița covers 60.0 km², with a density of 29 people per km².
Is the population of Racovița growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Racovița went from 1,802 to 1,741, a change of −3.4%.
Where is Racovița?
Racovița is in Vâlcea County. Latitude 45.417, longitude 24.309.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Racovița?
In Racovița, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 215 ‰ (2025), ranking 85 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Racovița?
In Racovița, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 12.6 ‰ (2025), ranking 141 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Which localities border Racovița?
The nearest to Racovița are Titești (6.4 km), Perișani (8.0 km), Câineni (9.3 km), Boișoara (9.5 km), Brezoi (9.7 km).