Stoilești: population and statistics
Stoilești has a population of 3,404 (2026) across 63.6 km², or 53.5 people per km². It ranks 1,337 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −10.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,404 residents
- 63.6 km²
- 54 people/km²
Key points
Among the 89 localities in Vâlcea County, Stoilești ranks No. 23 by population.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 30 ‰ in Stoilești, compared with an average of 222 ‰ in Vâlcea County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.29 ‰ in Stoilești, compared with an average of 2.20 ‰ in Vâlcea County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Stoilești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (26 businesses).
Stoilești in numbers
Where is Stoilești?
Population of Stoilești over time
Stoilești had 3,819 residents in 2016 and 3,404 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,617 |
| 2022 | 3,570 |
| 2023 | 3,487 |
| 2024 | 3,451 |
| 2025 | 3,423 |
| 2026 | 3,404 |
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All indicators for Stoilești
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 | Stoilești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.7 ‰ | 16.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,428 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.3 ‰ | 19.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,074 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.0 ‰ | 5.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,504 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.9 ‰ | 12.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,612 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Stoilești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.75 km | 7.76 km | 7.67 km | ranked 667 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.88 ‰ | 1.52 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,762 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,929 | 203,394 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,032 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 566.7 ‰ | 535.8 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 797 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 43.9 m² | 47.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,335 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.59 ‰ | 2.63 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,473 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Stoilești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 16.2 ‰ | 38.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,735 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.47 ‰ | 2.63 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,178 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Stoilești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 30 ‰ | 222 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,934 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 5.4% | 1.9% | 2.3% | ranked 620 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Stoilești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 30.0 m³ | 35.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,133 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Stoilești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.29 ‰ | 2.20 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,474 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.29 ‰ | 0.53 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,374 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.29 ‰ | 0.80 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,744 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Stoilești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 85 ‰ | 127 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,829 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 593 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Stoilești
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 trade29 · 22.0%
- Transport and storage24 · 18.2%
- Construction18 · 13.6%
- Administrative and support services15 · 11.4%
- Manufacturing12 · 9.1%
- Professional, scientific and technical11 · 8.3%
- Accommodation and food services6 · 4.5%
- Other service activities5 · 3.8%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)26 · 19.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines22 · 16.7%
- Specialised construction activities18 · 13.6%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)15 · 11.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities14 · 10.6%
- Construction of buildings11 · 8.3%
- Civil engineering6 · 4.5%
- Food and beverage service activities6 · 4.5%
- Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing6 · 4.5%
- Rental and leasing activities6 · 4.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Stoilești?
Stoilești has 3,404 residents (2026), ranking 1,337 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Stoilești?
Stoilești covers 63.6 km², with a density of 54 people per km².
Is the population of Stoilești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Stoilești went from 3,819 to 3,404, a change of −10.9%.
Where is Stoilești?
Stoilești is in Vâlcea County. Latitude 44.889, longitude 24.342.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Stoilești?
In Stoilești, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 30 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,934 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Stoilești?
In Stoilești, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.29 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,474 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Which localities border Stoilești?
The nearest to Stoilești are Olanu (4.4 km), Vitomirești (5.6 km), Galicea (7.8 km), Dănicei (7.8 km), Ionești (9.3 km).