Stroești: population and statistics
Stroești has a population of 2,532 (2026) across 39.9 km², or 63.5 people per km². It ranks 1,898 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −8.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,532 residents
- 39.9 km²
- 64 people/km²
Key points
Among the 89 localities in Vâlcea County, Stroești ranks No. 45 by population.
Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant: 0.0 nights in Stroești, compared with an average of 5.2 nights in Vâlcea County and 2.0 nights nationally.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 3.9 ‰ in Stroești, compared with an average of 5.1 ‰ in Vâlcea County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Stroești: the most common activity among active businesses is Land transport and transport via pipelines (19 businesses).
Stroești in numbers
Where is Stroești?
Population of Stroești over time
Stroești had 2,761 residents in 2016 and 2,532 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,658 |
| 2022 | 2,644 |
| 2023 | 2,639 |
| 2024 | 2,615 |
| 2025 | 2,567 |
| 2026 | 2,532 |
Did you know?
- “Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,584 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Slătioara, 3.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Horezu (6,601 residents), 9.0 km away.
All indicators for Stroești
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 | Stroești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.4 ‰ | 16.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,173 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.0 ‰ | 19.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,148 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.9 ‰ | 5.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,887 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.0 ‰ | 12.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 669 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Stroești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.01 km | 7.76 km | 7.67 km | ranked 364 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,512 | 203,394 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,515 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 597.2 ‰ | 535.8 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 629 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 39.4 m² | 47.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,767 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Stroești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 20.5 ‰ | 38.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,380 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.79 ‰ | 2.63 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,724 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Stroești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 45 ‰ | 222 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,407 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.0% | 1.9% | 2.3% | ranked 2,436 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Stroești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.0 nights | 5.2 | 0.4 | ranked 1,070 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11 ‰ | 1,688 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 1,151 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.4 ‰ | 50.8 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,257 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Stroești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 17.4 m³ | 35.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,964 of 2,656 |
Education
| Indicator | Stroești | 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) | 3.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,351 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Stroești
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 trade21 · 20.6%
- Transport and storage20 · 19.6%
- Construction12 · 11.8%
- Accommodation and food services9 · 8.8%
- Manufacturing8 · 7.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical7 · 6.9%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing5 · 4.9%
- Real estate5 · 4.9%
Most common activities
- Land transport and transport via pipelines19 · 18.6%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)17 · 16.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)14 · 13.7%
- Warehousing and transport support activities10 · 9.8%
- Construction of buildings8 · 7.8%
- Food and beverage service activities8 · 7.8%
- Specialised construction activities7 · 6.9%
- Real estate activities5 · 4.9%
- Civil engineering4 · 3.9%
- Accommodation4 · 3.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Stroești?
Stroești has 2,532 residents (2026), ranking 1,898 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Stroești?
Stroești covers 39.9 km², with a density of 64 people per km².
Is the population of Stroești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Stroești went from 2,761 to 2,532, a change of −8.3%.
Where is Stroești?
Stroești is in Vâlcea County. Latitude 45.086, longitude 23.911.
Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant: what is the figure for Stroești?
In Stroești, “Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant” stands at 0.0 nights (2025), ranking 1,070 of 1,250 localities; the national median is 0.4 nights.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Stroești?
In Stroești, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 3.9 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,887 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Which localities border Stroești?
The nearest to Stroești are Slătioara (3.7 km), Mateești (4.6 km), Cernișoara (6.8 km), Măldărești (7.6 km), Horezu (9.0 km).