Stoenești (Vâlcea County): population and statistics
Stoenești has a population of 3,286 (2026) across 47.0 km², or 69.9 people per km². It ranks 1,406 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −5.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,286 residents
- 47.0 km²
- 70 people/km²
Key points
Among the 89 localities in Vâlcea County, Stoenești ranks No. 25 by population.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 6 ‰ in Stoenești, compared with an average of 222 ‰ in Vâlcea County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 23.74 km in Stoenești, compared with an average of 7.76 km in Vâlcea County and 4.84 km nationally.
Stoenești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (34 businesses).
Stoenești in numbers
Where is Stoenești?
Population of Stoenești over time
Stoenești had 3,479 residents in 2016 and 3,286 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,335 |
| 2022 | 3,308 |
| 2023 | 3,302 |
| 2024 | 3,319 |
| 2025 | 3,294 |
| 2026 | 3,286 |
Did you know?
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,587 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Bărbătești, 4.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Horezu (6,601 residents), 13 km away.
All indicators for Stoenești
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 | Stoenești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.0 ‰ | 16.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,186 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.5 ‰ | 19.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,724 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.9 ‰ | 5.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,547 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.7 ‰ | 12.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,384 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Stoenești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.74 km | 7.76 km | 7.67 km | ranked 91 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.91 ‰ | 1.52 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,728 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,982 | 203,394 | 10,177,161 | ranked 977 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 603.2 ‰ | 535.8 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 596 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 36.7 m² | 47.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,937 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Stoenești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 28.9 ‰ | 38.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,617 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.26 ‰ | 2.63 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 430 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Stoenești | 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) | 2.6% | 1.9% | 2.3% | ranked 1,422 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Stoenești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 38.3 m³ | 35.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 733 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.35 km | 4.30 km | 4.05 km | ranked 152 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Stoenești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.30 ‰ | 2.20 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,423 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.30 ‰ | 0.53 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,311 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.30 ‰ | 0.80 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,696 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Stoenești | 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) | 3.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,916 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Stoenești
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 trade41 · 21.2%
- Transport and storage34 · 17.6%
- Construction19 · 9.8%
- Manufacturing18 · 9.3%
- Administrative and support services16 · 8.3%
- Accommodation and food services15 · 7.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical11 · 5.7%
- Real estate8 · 4.1%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)34 · 17.6%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines33 · 17.1%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)22 · 11.4%
- Specialised construction activities17 · 8.8%
- Construction of buildings15 · 7.8%
- Food and beverage service activities11 · 5.7%
- Warehousing and transport support activities10 · 5.2%
- Real estate activities8 · 4.1%
- Office administration and business support activities7 · 3.6%
- Civil engineering6 · 3.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Stoenești?
Stoenești has 3,286 residents (2026), ranking 1,406 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Stoenești?
Stoenești covers 47.0 km², with a density of 70 people per km².
Is the population of Stoenești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Stoenești went from 3,479 to 3,286, a change of −5.5%.
Where is Stoenești?
Stoenești is in Vâlcea County. Latitude 45.151, longitude 24.163.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Stoenești?
In Stoenești, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 6 ‰ (2024), ranking 3,161 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Stoenești?
In Stoenești, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 23.74 km (2025), ranking 91 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
Which localities border Stoenești?
The nearest to Stoenești are Bărbătești (4.6 km), Bunești (5.7 km), Păușești-Măglași (6.7 km), Pietrari (7.2 km), Costești (7.5 km).