Sălătrucel: population and statistics
Sălătrucel has a population of 2,236 (2026) across 40.0 km², or 55.8 people per km². It ranks 2,127 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +4.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,236 residents
- 40.0 km²
- 56 people/km²
Key points
Among the 89 localities in Vâlcea County, Sălătrucel ranks No. 55 by population.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 16.1 ‰ in Sălătrucel, compared with an average of 38.4 ‰ in Vâlcea County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants: 756 ‰ in Sălătrucel, compared with an average of 1,688 ‰ in Vâlcea County and 930 ‰ nationally.
Sălătrucel: the most common activity among active businesses is Land transport and transport via pipelines (15 businesses).
Sălătrucel in numbers
Where is Sălătrucel?
Population of Sălătrucel over time
Sălătrucel had 2,150 residents in 2016 and 2,236 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,199 |
| 2022 | 2,215 |
| 2023 | 2,204 |
| 2024 | 2,228 |
| 2025 | 2,257 |
| 2026 | 2,236 |
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,608 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Călimănești (8,397 residents), 3.7 km away.
All indicators for Sălătrucel
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 | Sălătrucel | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.8 ‰ | 16.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,876 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.0 ‰ | 19.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,645 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.4 ‰ | 5.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,332 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.4 ‰ | 12.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,460 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sălătrucel | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.86 km | 7.76 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,807 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.79 ‰ | 1.52 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,070 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,188 | 203,394 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,093 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 531.3 ‰ | 535.8 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,084 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 57.4 m² | 47.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 831 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.79 ‰ | 2.63 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 717 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Sălătrucel | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 16.1 ‰ | 38.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,741 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.34 ‰ | 2.63 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,278 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Sălătrucel | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 104 ‰ | 222 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 960 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.1% | 1.9% | 2.3% | ranked 2,352 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Sălătrucel | 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) | 756 ‰ | 1,688 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 275 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 24.6 ‰ | 50.8 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 407 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Sălătrucel | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 17.0 m³ | 35.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,991 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.13 km | 4.30 km | 4.05 km | ranked 491 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Sălătrucel | 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 | Sălătrucel | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 72 ‰ | 127 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,393 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: Sălătrucel
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
- Transport and storage15 · 21.7%
- Wholesale and retail trade14 · 20.3%
- Administrative and support services6 · 8.7%
- Manufacturing5 · 7.2%
- Construction5 · 7.2%
- Accommodation and food services5 · 7.2%
- Other service activities5 · 7.2%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing4 · 5.8%
Most common activities
- Land transport and transport via pipelines15 · 21.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)11 · 15.9%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)10 · 14.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities9 · 13.0%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles6 · 8.7%
- Rental and leasing activities5 · 7.2%
- Specialised construction activities4 · 5.8%
- Repair of computers and personal and household goods4 · 5.8%
- Forestry and logging3 · 4.3%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)3 · 4.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sălătrucel?
Sălătrucel has 2,236 residents (2026), ranking 2,127 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Sălătrucel?
Sălătrucel covers 40.0 km², with a density of 56 people per km².
Is the population of Sălătrucel growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Sălătrucel went from 2,150 to 2,236, a change of +4.0%.
Where is Sălătrucel?
Sălătrucel is in Vâlcea County. Latitude 45.248, longitude 24.389.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Sălătrucel?
In Sălătrucel, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 16.1 ‰ (2026), ranking 2,741 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Sălătrucel?
In Sălătrucel, “Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 756 ‰ (2025), ranking 275 of 1,250 localities; the national median is 200 ‰.
Which localities border Sălătrucel?
The nearest to Sălătrucel are Călimănești (3.7 km), Berislăvești (5.9 km), Dăești (7.3 km), Șuici (8.8 km), Muereasca (8.9 km).