Șușani: population and statistics
Șușani has a population of 2,815 (2026) across 66.1 km², or 42.6 people per km². It ranks 1,710 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −12.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,815 residents
- 66.1 km²
- 43 people/km²
Key points
Among the 89 localities in Vâlcea County, Șușani ranks No. 38 by population.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 5 ‰ in Șușani, compared with an average of 222 ‰ in Vâlcea County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.36 ‰ in Șușani, compared with an average of 2.63 ‰ in Vâlcea County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
Șușani: the most common activity among active businesses is Land transport and transport via pipelines (19 businesses).
Șușani in numbers
Where is Șușani?
Population of Șușani over time
Șușani had 3,222 residents in 2016 and 2,815 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,980 |
| 2022 | 2,939 |
| 2023 | 2,897 |
| 2024 | 2,879 |
| 2025 | 2,856 |
| 2026 | 2,815 |
Did you know?
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,255 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Făurești, 6.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Bălcești (4,925 residents), 13 km away.
All indicators for Șușani
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 | Șușani | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.0 ‰ | 16.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,575 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.5 ‰ | 19.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,246 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) | 17.8 ‰ | 12.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 559 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Șușani | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,103 | 203,394 | 10,177,161 | ranked 864 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 747.1 ‰ | 535.8 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 181 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 46.4 m² | 47.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,046 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Șușani | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 16.0 ‰ | 38.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,747 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.36 ‰ | 2.63 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,974 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Șușani | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 5 ‰ | 222 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 3,163 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.7% | 1.9% | 2.3% | ranked 1,928 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Șușani | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.71 ‰ | 2.20 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 860 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.71 ‰ | 0.53 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 451 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Șușani | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 56 ‰ | 127 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,859 of 3,158 |
Businesses by activity: Șușani
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 trade22 · 22.2%
- Transport and storage20 · 20.2%
- Accommodation and food services11 · 11.1%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing8 · 8.1%
- Manufacturing8 · 8.1%
- Construction8 · 8.1%
- Other service activities5 · 5.1%
- Professional, scientific and technical4 · 4.0%
Most common activities
- Land transport and transport via pipelines19 · 19.2%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)18 · 18.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)12 · 12.1%
- Food and beverage service activities9 · 9.1%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services7 · 7.1%
- Construction of buildings6 · 6.1%
- Specialised construction activities6 · 6.1%
- Manufacture of food products4 · 4.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities4 · 4.0%
- Repair and installation of machinery and equipment3 · 3.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Șușani?
Șușani has 2,815 residents (2026), ranking 1,710 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Șușani?
Șușani covers 66.1 km², with a density of 43 people per km².
Is the population of Șușani growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Șușani went from 3,222 to 2,815, a change of −12.6%.
Where is Șușani?
Șușani is in Vâlcea County. Latitude 44.596, longitude 24.091.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Șușani?
In Șușani, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 5 ‰ (2024), ranking 3,163 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Șușani?
In Șușani, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.36 ‰ (2026), ranking 2,974 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
Which localities border Șușani?
The nearest to Șușani are Făurești (6.7 km), Laloșu (7.3 km), Lungești (8.0 km), Diculești (8.3 km), Mădulari (8.5 km).