Scundu: population and statistics
Scundu has a population of 1,811 (2026) across 32.9 km², or 55.0 people per km². It ranks 2,501 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −8.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,811 residents
- 32.9 km²
- 55 people/km²
Key points
Among the 89 localities in Vâlcea County, Scundu ranks No. 68 by population.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 6 ‰ in Scundu, compared with an average of 222 ‰ in Vâlcea County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.6 ‰ in Scundu, compared with an average of 5.1 ‰ in Vâlcea County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Scundu: the most common activity among active businesses is Land transport and transport via pipelines (4 businesses).
Scundu in numbers
Where is Scundu?
Population of Scundu over time
Scundu had 1,983 residents in 2016 and 1,811 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,917 |
| 2022 | 1,921 |
| 2023 | 1,894 |
| 2024 | 1,877 |
| 2025 | 1,844 |
| 2026 | 1,811 |
Did you know?
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,609 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Orlești (2,915 residents), 5.0 km away.
All indicators for Scundu
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 | Scundu | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.7 ‰ | 16.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,308 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.6 ‰ | 19.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,723 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.6 ‰ | 5.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 3,157 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.5 ‰ | 12.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 937 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Scundu | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.74 km | 7.76 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,849 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,071 | 203,394 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,312 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 591.4 ‰ | 535.8 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 657 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 47.2 m² | 47.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,947 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Scundu | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 7.2 ‰ | 38.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 3,092 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.10 ‰ | 2.63 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,469 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Scundu | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 6 ‰ | 222 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 3,161 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.2% | 1.9% | 2.3% | ranked 1,627 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Scundu | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 8.3 m³ | 35.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,445 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.74 km | 4.30 km | 4.05 km | ranked 551 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Scundu | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.55 ‰ | 2.20 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,309 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.55 ‰ | 0.53 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 937 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Scundu | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 41 ‰ | 127 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 3,050 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 688 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Scundu
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 storage4 · 19.0%
- Wholesale and retail trade3 · 14.3%
- Information and communication3 · 14.3%
Most common activities
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Scundu?
Scundu has 1,811 residents (2026), ranking 2,501 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Scundu?
Scundu covers 32.9 km², with a density of 55 people per km².
Is the population of Scundu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Scundu went from 1,983 to 1,811, a change of −8.7%.
Where is Scundu?
Scundu is in Vâlcea County. Latitude 44.840, longitude 24.186.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Scundu?
In Scundu, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 6 ‰ (2024), ranking 3,161 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Scundu?
In Scundu, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.6 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,157 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Which localities border Scundu?
The nearest to Scundu are Orlești (5.0 km), Ionești (5.4 km), Glăvile (5.8 km), Mitrofani (7.1 km), Pesceana (7.7 km).