Sinești (Vâlcea County): population and statistics
Sinești has a population of 2,322 (2026) across 41.4 km², or 56.1 people per km². It ranks 2,057 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −6.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,322 residents
- 41.4 km²
- 56 people/km²
Key points
Among the 89 localities in Vâlcea County, Sinești ranks No. 52 by population.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 37.9 m² in Sinești, compared with an average of 47.4 m² in Vâlcea County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 14.6 m³ in Sinești, compared with an average of 35.3 m³ in Vâlcea County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Sinești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (16 businesses).
Sinești in numbers
Where is Sinești?
Population of Sinești over time
Sinești had 2,485 residents in 2016 and 2,322 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,361 |
| 2022 | 2,367 |
| 2023 | 2,349 |
| 2024 | 2,334 |
| 2025 | 2,339 |
| 2026 | 2,322 |
Did you know?
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: lower than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,801 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Berbești (5,005 residents), 5.3 km away.
All indicators for Sinești
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 | Sinești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.5 ‰ | 16.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,710 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.8 ‰ | 19.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,682 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.6 ‰ | 5.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,238 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.5 ‰ | 12.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,719 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sinești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.30 km | 7.76 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,027 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.86 ‰ | 1.52 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,785 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,164 | 203,394 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,139 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 501.3 ‰ | 535.8 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,395 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 37.9 m² | 47.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,860 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Sinești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 18.9 ‰ | 38.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,510 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.58 ‰ | 2.63 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,198 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Sinești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 125 ‰ | 222 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 750 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 5.6% | 1.9% | 2.3% | ranked 588 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Sinești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 14.6 m³ | 35.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,138 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Sinești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.86 ‰ | 2.20 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 639 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.43 ‰ | 0.53 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,591 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.43 ‰ | 0.80 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,238 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Sinești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 76 ‰ | 127 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,204 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,157 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Sinești
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 trade19 · 21.3%
- Transport and storage16 · 18.0%
- Manufacturing9 · 10.1%
- Construction8 · 9.0%
- Accommodation and food services5 · 5.6%
- Professional, scientific and technical5 · 5.6%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation5 · 5.6%
- Other service activities5 · 5.6%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)16 · 18.0%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)15 · 16.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines15 · 16.9%
- Construction of buildings8 · 9.0%
- Specialised construction activities8 · 9.0%
- Civil engineering6 · 6.7%
- Warehousing and transport support activities5 · 5.6%
- Food and beverage service activities4 · 4.5%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities4 · 4.5%
- Manufacture of food products3 · 3.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sinești?
Sinești has 2,322 residents (2026), ranking 2,057 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Sinești?
Sinești covers 41.4 km², with a density of 56 people per km².
Is the population of Sinești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Sinești went from 2,485 to 2,322, a change of −6.6%.
Where is Sinești?
Sinești is in Vâlcea County. Latitude 44.949, longitude 23.830.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Sinești?
In Sinești, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 37.9 m² (2025), ranking 2,860 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Sinești?
In Sinești, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 14.6 m³ (2025), ranking 2,138 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Which localities border Sinești?
The nearest to Sinești are Berbești (5.3 km), Grădiștea (6.3 km), Alunu (7.6 km), Bustuchin (8.4 km), Roșiile (10 km).