Roșiile: population and statistics
Roșiile has a population of 2,212 (2026) across 70.7 km², or 31.3 people per km². It ranks 2,158 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −12.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,212 residents
- 70.7 km²
- 31 people/km²
Key points
Among the 89 localities in Vâlcea County, Roșiile ranks No. 56 by population.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 10 ‰ in Roșiile, compared with an average of 222 ‰ in Vâlcea County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 34.7 m² in Roșiile, compared with an average of 47.4 m² in Vâlcea County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Roșiile: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (15 businesses).
Roșiile in numbers
Where is Roșiile?
Population of Roșiile over time
Roșiile had 2,522 residents in 2016 and 2,212 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,368 |
| 2022 | 2,327 |
| 2023 | 2,282 |
| 2024 | 2,263 |
| 2025 | 2,224 |
| 2026 | 2,212 |
Did you know?
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,903 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Lăpușata, 7.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Berbești (5,005 residents), 12 km away.
All indicators for Roșiile
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 | Roșiile | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.3 ‰ | 16.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,508 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.8 ‰ | 19.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,832 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.8 ‰ | 5.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,599 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.6 ‰ | 12.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 589 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Roșiile | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.99 km | 7.76 km | 7.67 km | ranked 187 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,693 | 203,394 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,271 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 765.4 ‰ | 535.8 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 152 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 34.7 m² | 47.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 3,032 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Roșiile | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 17.6 ‰ | 38.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,628 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.36 ‰ | 2.63 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,266 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Roșiile | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 10 ‰ | 222 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 3,152 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 7.6% | 1.9% | 2.3% | ranked 366 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Roșiile | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 19.0 m³ | 35.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,854 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.04 km | 4.30 km | 4.05 km | ranked 231 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Roșiile | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.45 ‰ | 2.20 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,709 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.45 ‰ | 0.53 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,452 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.45 ‰ | 0.80 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,167 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Roșiile | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 79 ‰ | 127 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,090 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,057 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Roșiile
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 trade15 · 19.5%
- Construction13 · 16.9%
- Accommodation and food services9 · 11.7%
- Administrative and support services8 · 10.4%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation8 · 10.4%
- Transport and storage5 · 6.5%
- Professional, scientific and technical5 · 6.5%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing4 · 5.2%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)15 · 19.5%
- Specialised construction activities12 · 15.6%
- Construction of buildings11 · 14.3%
- Food and beverage service activities9 · 11.7%
- Civil engineering7 · 9.1%
- Office administration and business support activities5 · 6.5%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services4 · 5.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines4 · 5.2%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities4 · 5.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)3 · 3.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Roșiile?
Roșiile has 2,212 residents (2026), ranking 2,158 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Roșiile?
Roșiile covers 70.7 km², with a density of 31 people per km².
Is the population of Roșiile growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Roșiile went from 2,522 to 2,212, a change of −12.3%.
Where is Roșiile?
Roșiile is in Vâlcea County. Latitude 44.888, longitude 23.928.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Roșiile?
In Roșiile, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 10 ‰ (2024), ranking 3,152 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Roșiile?
In Roșiile, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 34.7 m² (2025), ranking 3,032 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Which localities border Roșiile?
The nearest to Roșiile are Lăpușata (7.7 km), Grădiștea (9.1 km), Lădești (9.7 km), Livezi (9.7 km), Sinești (10 km).