Roești: population and statistics
Roești has a population of 2,188 (2026) across 28.3 km², or 77.4 people per km². It ranks 2,182 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +2.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,188 residents
- 28.3 km²
- 77 people/km²
Key points
Among the 89 localities in Vâlcea County, Roești ranks No. 58 by population.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 19.88 km in Roești, compared with an average of 7.76 km in Vâlcea County and 4.84 km nationally.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 14.2 ‰ in Roești, compared with an average of 38.4 ‰ in Vâlcea County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Roești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (14 businesses).
Roești in numbers
Where is Roești?
Population of Roești over time
Roești had 2,143 residents in 2016 and 2,188 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,200 |
| 2022 | 2,192 |
| 2023 | 2,211 |
| 2024 | 2,210 |
| 2025 | 2,205 |
| 2026 | 2,188 |
Did you know?
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,959 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Pesceana, 5.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Frâncești (5,070 residents), 11 km away.
All indicators for Roești
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 | Roești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.8 ‰ | 16.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,219 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.5 ‰ | 19.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,030 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.0 ‰ | 5.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,504 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.0 ‰ | 12.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 857 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Roești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.88 km | 7.76 km | 7.67 km | ranked 165 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.91 ‰ | 1.52 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,728 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,118 | 203,394 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,226 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 511.0 ‰ | 535.8 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,291 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 37.3 m² | 47.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,895 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Roești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 14.2 ‰ | 38.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,853 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.83 ‰ | 2.63 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,823 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Roești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 78 ‰ | 222 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,421 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.6% | 1.9% | 2.3% | ranked 1,422 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Roești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 33.8 m³ | 35.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 956 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.54 km | 4.30 km | 4.05 km | ranked 347 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Roești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.46 ‰ | 2.20 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,666 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.46 ‰ | 0.53 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,395 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.46 ‰ | 0.80 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,127 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Roești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 83 ‰ | 127 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,917 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,008 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Roești
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 trade17 · 20.2%
- Transport and storage17 · 20.2%
- Manufacturing9 · 10.7%
- Accommodation and food services7 · 8.3%
- Administrative and support services7 · 8.3%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing6 · 7.1%
- Construction6 · 7.1%
- Professional, scientific and technical6 · 7.1%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)14 · 16.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines14 · 16.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)10 · 11.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities9 · 10.7%
- Food and beverage service activities7 · 8.3%
- Specialised construction activities6 · 7.1%
- Construction of buildings5 · 6.0%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services4 · 4.8%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)4 · 4.8%
- Civil engineering4 · 4.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Roești?
Roești has 2,188 residents (2026), ranking 2,182 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Roești?
Roești covers 28.3 km², with a density of 77 people per km².
Is the population of Roești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Roești went from 2,143 to 2,188, a change of +2.1%.
Where is Roești?
Roești is in Vâlcea County. Latitude 44.931, longitude 24.087.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Roești?
In Roești, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 19.88 km (2025), ranking 165 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Roești?
In Roești, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 14.2 ‰ (2026), ranking 2,853 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Which localities border Roești?
The nearest to Roești are Pesceana (5.2 km), Lăpușata (5.8 km), Lădești (6.0 km), Popești (6.3 km), Șirineasa (7.1 km).