Stănești (Vâlcea County): population and statistics
Stănești has a population of 1,151 (2026) across 32.7 km², or 35.2 people per km². It ranks 2,965 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −4.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,151 residents
- 32.7 km²
- 35 people/km²
Key points
Among the 89 localities in Vâlcea County, Stănești ranks No. 84 by population.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 29.4 m² in Stănești, compared with an average of 47.4 m² in Vâlcea County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 2.6 ‰ in Stănești, compared with an average of 5.1 ‰ in Vâlcea County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Stănești: the most common activity among active businesses is Land transport and transport via pipelines (9 businesses).
Stănești in numbers
Where is Stănești?
Population of Stănești over time
Stănești had 1,204 residents in 2016 and 1,151 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,154 |
| 2022 | 1,142 |
| 2023 | 1,141 |
| 2024 | 1,171 |
| 2025 | 1,161 |
| 2026 | 1,151 |
Did you know?
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,580 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Fârtățești (3,641 residents), 5.3 km away.
All indicators for Stănești
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 | Stănești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.5 ‰ | 16.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,471 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.2 ‰ | 19.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,777 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.6 ‰ | 5.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 3,088 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.5 ‰ | 12.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 754 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Stănești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.42 km | 7.76 km | 7.67 km | ranked 276 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 909 | 203,394 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,612 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 789.7 ‰ | 535.8 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 128 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 29.4 m² | 47.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 3,130 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Stănești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 15.6 ‰ | 38.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,768 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.87 ‰ | 2.63 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,658 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Stănești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 106 ‰ | 222 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 930 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 | Stănești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 16.5 m³ | 35.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,032 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.39 km | 4.30 km | 4.05 km | ranked 593 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Stănești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.87 ‰ | 2.20 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 622 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.87 ‰ | 0.53 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 229 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.87 ‰ | 0.80 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 343 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Stănești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 62 ‰ | 127 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,709 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 194 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Stănești
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 trade12 · 25.0%
- Transport and storage12 · 25.0%
- Manufacturing7 · 14.6%
- Construction6 · 12.5%
- Accommodation and food services5 · 10.4%
Most common activities
- Land transport and transport via pipelines9 · 18.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)8 · 16.7%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)8 · 16.7%
- Specialised construction activities6 · 12.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities6 · 12.5%
- Construction of buildings5 · 10.4%
- Food and beverage service activities5 · 10.4%
- Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products3 · 6.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Stănești?
Stănești has 1,151 residents (2026), ranking 2,965 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Stănești?
Stănești covers 32.7 km², with a density of 35 people per km².
Is the population of Stănești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Stănești went from 1,204 to 1,151, a change of −4.4%.
Where is Stănești?
Stănești is in Vâlcea County. Latitude 44.805, longitude 24.035.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Stănești?
In Stănești, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 29.4 m² (2025), ranking 3,130 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Stănești?
In Stănești, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 2.6 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,088 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Which localities border Stănești?
The nearest to Stănești are Fârtățești (5.3 km), Măciuca (6.2 km), Glăvile (6.7 km), Lădești (8.8 km), Amărăști (10.0 km).