Râmnicu Vâlcea: population and statistics
Râmnicu Vâlcea has a population of 111,574 (2026) across 85.2 km², or 1,309 people per km². It ranks 21 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −6.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 111,574 residents
- 85.2 km²
- 1,309 people/km²
Key points
Among the 89 localities in Vâlcea County, Râmnicu Vâlcea ranks No. 1 by population.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 4.50 ‰ in Râmnicu Vâlcea, compared with an average of 2.20 ‰ in Vâlcea County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Râmnicu Vâlcea: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (2,502 businesses).
Râmnicu Vâlcea in numbers
Where is Râmnicu Vâlcea?
Population of Râmnicu Vâlcea over time
Râmnicu Vâlcea had 118,887 residents in 2016 and 111,574 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 116,548 |
| 2022 | 115,742 |
| 2023 | 114,874 |
| 2024 | 113,605 |
| 2025 | 112,441 |
| 2026 | 111,574 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Vâlcea County for “Population (by registered residence)”.
- Number 1 in Vâlcea County for “Population density”.
- “Existing dwellings”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 11,934 football pitches.
- Its population density is 14.4 times the national average.
All indicators for Râmnicu Vâlcea
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 | Râmnicu Vâlcea | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.5 ‰ | 16.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,955 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.2 ‰ | 19.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,087 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.6 ‰ | 5.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,660 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.6 ‰ | 12.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,847 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Râmnicu Vâlcea | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.90 km | 7.76 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,462 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.89 ‰ | 1.52 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,753 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 53,919 | 203,394 | 10,177,161 | ranked 18 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 483.3 ‰ | 535.8 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,606 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 45.9 m² | 47.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,123 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.61 ‰ | 2.63 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 215 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Râmnicu Vâlcea | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.52 km | 3.44 km | 6.17 km | ranked 877 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 344 m³ | 5,351 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 348 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Râmnicu Vâlcea | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 58.9 ‰ | 38.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 303 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.55 ‰ | 2.63 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 656 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Râmnicu Vâlcea | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 435 ‰ | 222 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 57 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.0% | 1.9% | 2.3% | ranked 2,436 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Râmnicu Vâlcea | 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) | 671 ‰ | 1,688 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 299 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.8 ‰ | 50.8 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 647 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Râmnicu Vâlcea | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 54.6 m³ | 35.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 335 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.06 km | 4.30 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,320 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Râmnicu Vâlcea | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 4.50 ‰ | 2.20 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 53 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.56 ‰ | 0.53 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 906 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.53 ‰ | 0.80 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 57 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Râmnicu Vâlcea | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 195 ‰ | 127 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 132 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,138 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Râmnicu Vâlcea
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 trade3,229 · 19.7%
- Transport and storage2,134 · 13.0%
- Professional, scientific and technical1,647 · 10.0%
- Administrative and support services1,417 · 8.6%
- Manufacturing1,158 · 7.1%
- Construction1,155 · 7.0%
- Real estate1,022 · 6.2%
- Other service activities927 · 5.7%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)2,502 · 15.3%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)1,911 · 11.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines1,739 · 10.6%
- Real estate activities1,022 · 6.2%
- Specialised construction activities1,021 · 6.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities988 · 6.0%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities743 · 4.5%
- Construction of buildings731 · 4.5%
- Office administration and business support activities685 · 4.2%
- Head offices and management consultancy660 · 4.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Râmnicu Vâlcea?
Râmnicu Vâlcea has 111,574 residents (2026), ranking 21 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Râmnicu Vâlcea?
Râmnicu Vâlcea covers 85.2 km², with a density of 1,309 people per km².
Is the population of Râmnicu Vâlcea growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Râmnicu Vâlcea went from 118,887 to 111,574, a change of −6.2%.
Where is Râmnicu Vâlcea?
Râmnicu Vâlcea is in Vâlcea County. Latitude 45.105, longitude 24.376.
Existing dwellings: what is the figure for Râmnicu Vâlcea?
In Râmnicu Vâlcea, “Existing dwellings” stands at 53,919 (2025), ranking 18 of 3,181 localities; the national median is 1,464.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Râmnicu Vâlcea?
In Râmnicu Vâlcea, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 4.50 ‰ (2024), ranking 53 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Which localities border Râmnicu Vâlcea?
The nearest to Râmnicu Vâlcea are Ocnele Mari (5.2 km), Budești (6.7 km), Vlădești (6.7 km), Bujoreni (8.1 km), Golești (8.3 km).