Sutești (Vâlcea County): population and statistics
Sutești has a population of 2,078 (2026) across 26.1 km², or 79.6 people per km². It ranks 2,279 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −4.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,078 residents
- 26.1 km²
- 80 people/km²
Key points
Among the 89 localities in Vâlcea County, Sutești ranks No. 59 by population.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.00 ‰ in Sutești, compared with an average of 2.63 ‰ in Vâlcea County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 3.4 ‰ in Sutești, compared with an average of 5.1 ‰ in Vâlcea County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Sutești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (26 businesses).
Sutești in numbers
Where is Sutești?
Population of Sutești over time
Sutești had 2,171 residents in 2016 and 2,078 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,112 |
| 2022 | 2,107 |
| 2023 | 2,105 |
| 2024 | 2,112 |
| 2025 | 2,097 |
| 2026 | 2,078 |
Did you know?
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,654 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Crețeni, 3.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Drăgășani (18,483 residents), 5.3 km away.
All indicators for Sutești
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 | Sutești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.6 ‰ | 16.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 510 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.2 ‰ | 19.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 690 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.4 ‰ | 5.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,991 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.9 ‰ | 12.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 881 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sutești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.65 km | 7.76 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,373 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,207 | 203,394 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,044 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 580.8 ‰ | 535.8 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 711 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 66.8 m² | 47.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 260 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.44 ‰ | 2.63 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 878 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Sutești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 28.4 ‰ | 38.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,655 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.00 ‰ | 2.63 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 3,005 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Sutești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 61 ‰ | 222 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,847 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 7.6% | 1.9% | 2.3% | ranked 366 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Sutești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.1 nights | 5.2 | 0.4 | ranked 868 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 34 ‰ | 1,688 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 1,021 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.9 ‰ | 50.8 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,225 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Sutești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 31.8 m³ | 35.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,046 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Sutești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.48 ‰ | 2.20 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,581 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.48 ‰ | 0.53 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,284 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.48 ‰ | 0.80 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,063 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Sutești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 52 ‰ | 127 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,930 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 924 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Sutești
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 trade35 · 25.9%
- Transport and storage27 · 20.0%
- Construction13 · 9.6%
- Administrative and support services10 · 7.4%
- Accommodation and food services9 · 6.7%
- Manufacturing8 · 5.9%
- Professional, scientific and technical8 · 5.9%
- Real estate7 · 5.2%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)26 · 19.3%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)23 · 17.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines22 · 16.3%
- Warehousing and transport support activities15 · 11.1%
- Specialised construction activities11 · 8.1%
- Food and beverage service activities8 · 5.9%
- Real estate activities7 · 5.2%
- Construction of buildings6 · 4.4%
- Rental and leasing activities6 · 4.4%
- Head offices and management consultancy5 · 3.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sutești?
Sutești has 2,078 residents (2026), ranking 2,279 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Sutești?
Sutești covers 26.1 km², with a density of 80 people per km².
Is the population of Sutești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Sutești went from 2,171 to 2,078, a change of −4.3%.
Where is Sutești?
Sutești is in Vâlcea County. Latitude 44.675, longitude 24.199.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Sutești?
In Sutești, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.00 ‰ (2026), ranking 3,005 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Sutești?
In Sutești, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 3.4 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,991 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Which localities border Sutești?
The nearest to Sutești are Crețeni (3.3 km), Drăgășani (5.3 km), Ștefănești (7.8 km), Mădulari (7.9 km), Prundeni (8.0 km).