Ștefănești (Vâlcea County): population and statistics
Ștefănești has a population of 3,095 (2026) across 35.3 km², or 87.8 people per km². It ranks 1,518 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −5.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,095 residents
- 35.3 km²
- 88 people/km²
Key points
Among the 89 localities in Vâlcea County, Ștefănești ranks No. 31 by population.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 10 ‰ in Ștefănești, compared with an average of 222 ‰ in Vâlcea County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.32 ‰ in Ștefănești, compared with an average of 1.52 ‰ in Vâlcea County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
Ștefănești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (25 businesses).
Ștefănești in numbers
Where is Ștefănești?
Population of Ștefănești over time
Ștefănești had 3,266 residents in 2016 and 3,095 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,165 |
| 2022 | 3,150 |
| 2023 | 3,147 |
| 2024 | 3,150 |
| 2025 | 3,155 |
| 2026 | 3,095 |
Did you know?
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,938 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Lungești, 5.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Drăgășani (18,483 residents), 7.0 km away.
All indicators for Ștefănești
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 | Ștefănești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.8 ‰ | 16.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,638 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.6 ‰ | 19.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 477 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.8 ‰ | 5.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,589 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.1 ‰ | 12.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 516 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ștefănești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.20 km | 7.76 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,714 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.32 ‰ | 1.52 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,324 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,464 | 203,394 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,589 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 473.0 ‰ | 535.8 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,733 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 66.3 m² | 47.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 276 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ștefănești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 20.4 ‰ | 38.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,391 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.29 ‰ | 2.63 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,332 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ștefănești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 10 ‰ | 222 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 3,152 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.5% | 1.9% | 2.3% | ranked 1,062 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Ștefănești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 18.4 m³ | 35.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,894 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.69 km | 4.30 km | 4.05 km | ranked 558 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Ștefănești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.97 ‰ | 2.20 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 523 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.97 ‰ | 0.53 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 152 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Ștefănești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 57 ‰ | 127 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,837 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,781 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Ștefănești
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 trade32 · 22.2%
- Transport and storage27 · 18.8%
- Manufacturing15 · 10.4%
- Accommodation and food services10 · 6.9%
- Real estate10 · 6.9%
- Administrative and support services10 · 6.9%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing9 · 6.2%
- Construction8 · 5.6%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)25 · 17.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines23 · 16.0%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)20 · 13.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities12 · 8.3%
- Real estate activities10 · 6.9%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services8 · 5.6%
- Food and beverage service activities8 · 5.6%
- Manufacture of food products7 · 4.9%
- Specialised construction activities7 · 4.9%
- Office administration and business support activities6 · 4.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ștefănești?
Ștefănești has 3,095 residents (2026), ranking 1,518 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Ștefănești?
Ștefănești covers 35.3 km², with a density of 88 people per km².
Is the population of Ștefănești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ștefănești went from 3,266 to 3,095, a change of −5.2%.
Where is Ștefănești?
Ștefănești is in Vâlcea County. Latitude 44.606, longitude 24.221.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ștefănești?
In Ștefănești, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 10 ‰ (2024), ranking 3,152 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ștefănești?
In Ștefănești, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.32 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,324 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
Which localities border Ștefănești?
The nearest to Ștefănești are Lungești (5.3 km), Voicești (5.6 km), Grădinari (6.8 km), Drăgășani (7.0 km), Sutești (7.8 km).