Runcu (Vâlcea County): population and statistics
Runcu has a population of 921 (2026) across 45.3 km², or 20.3 people per km². It ranks 3,078 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −1.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 921 residents
- 45.3 km²
- 20 people/km²
Key points
Among the 89 localities in Vâlcea County, Runcu ranks No. 87 by population.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.09 ‰ in Runcu, compared with an average of 0.53 ‰ in Vâlcea County and 0.60 ‰ nationally.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 10.9 in Runcu, compared with an average of 3.4 per 10,000 inh. in Vâlcea County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Runcu: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (11 businesses).
Runcu in numbers
Where is Runcu?
Population of Runcu over time
Runcu had 935 residents in 2016 and 921 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 939 |
| 2022 | 925 |
| 2023 | 926 |
| 2024 | 918 |
| 2025 | 917 |
| 2026 | 921 |
Did you know?
- “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,342 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Cepari (1,883 residents), 5.3 km away.
All indicators for Runcu
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 | Runcu | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 28.2 ‰ | 16.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 286 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.5 ‰ | 19.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,246 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.6 ‰ | 5.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,209 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.1 ‰ | 12.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,275 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Runcu | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.88 km | 7.76 km | 7.67 km | ranked 926 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 700 | 203,394 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,930 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 760.0 ‰ | 535.8 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 162 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 35.1 m² | 47.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 3,016 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Runcu | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 21.7 ‰ | 38.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,269 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.26 ‰ | 2.63 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 785 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Runcu | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 160 ‰ | 222 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 544 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.3% | 1.9% | 2.3% | ranked 2,207 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Runcu | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 16.3 m³ | 35.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,045 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Runcu | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.09 ‰ | 2.20 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 438 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.09 ‰ | 0.53 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 92 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.09 ‰ | 0.80 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 183 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Runcu | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 42 ‰ | 127 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 3,043 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 84 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Runcu
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 trade11 · 15.9%
- Transport and storage9 · 13.0%
- Professional, scientific and technical9 · 13.0%
- Administrative and support services7 · 10.1%
- Accommodation and food services6 · 8.7%
- Real estate6 · 8.7%
- Manufacturing4 · 5.8%
- Construction3 · 4.3%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)11 · 15.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)8 · 11.6%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines7 · 10.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities6 · 8.7%
- Food and beverage service activities6 · 8.7%
- Real estate activities6 · 8.7%
- Head offices and management consultancy5 · 7.2%
- Advertising and market research4 · 5.8%
- Office administration and business support activities4 · 5.8%
- Manufacture of food products3 · 4.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Runcu?
Runcu has 921 residents (2026), ranking 3,078 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Runcu?
Runcu covers 45.3 km², with a density of 20 people per km².
Is the population of Runcu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Runcu went from 935 to 921, a change of −1.5%.
Where is Runcu?
Runcu is in Vâlcea County. Latitude 45.182, longitude 24.467.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Runcu?
In Runcu, “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.09 ‰ (2024), ranking 92 of 2,807 localities; the national median is 0.46 ‰.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Runcu?
In Runcu, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 10.9 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 84 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Which localities border Runcu?
The nearest to Runcu are Cepari (5.3 km), Dăești (5.4 km), Tigveni (8.4 km), Șuici (8.4 km), Golești (9.5 km).