Vaideeni: population and statistics
Vaideeni has a population of 3,890 (2026) across 158.4 km², or 24.6 people per km². It ranks 1,120 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −2.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,890 residents
- 158.4 km²
- 25 people/km²
Key points
Among the 89 localities in Vâlcea County, Vaideeni ranks No. 17 by population.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.26 ‰ in Vaideeni, compared with an average of 1.52 ‰ in Vâlcea County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: 9.0 ‰ in Vaideeni, compared with an average of 12.3 ‰ in Vâlcea County and 11.1 ‰ nationally.
Vaideeni: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (71 businesses).
Vaideeni in numbers
Where is Vaideeni?
Population of Vaideeni over time
Vaideeni had 3,991 residents in 2016 and 3,890 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,841 |
| 2022 | 3,855 |
| 2023 | 3,860 |
| 2024 | 3,869 |
| 2025 | 3,891 |
| 2026 | 3,890 |
Did you know?
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 22,179 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Horezu (6,601 residents), 6.0 km away.
All indicators for Vaideeni
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 | Vaideeni | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.2 ‰ | 16.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,531 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.9 ‰ | 19.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,666 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.6 ‰ | 5.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,660 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.0 ‰ | 12.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,772 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Vaideeni | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.02 km | 7.76 km | 7.67 km | ranked 216 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.26 ‰ | 1.52 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,376 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,122 | 203,394 | 10,177,161 | ranked 851 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 545.5 ‰ | 535.8 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 955 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 52.0 m² | 47.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,372 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.29 ‰ | 2.63 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 968 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Vaideeni | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 46.3 ‰ | 38.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 617 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.11 ‰ | 2.63 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 468 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Vaideeni | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 71 ‰ | 222 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,567 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.4% | 1.9% | 2.3% | ranked 2,140 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Vaideeni | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.6 nights | 5.2 | 0.4 | ranked 464 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 329 ‰ | 1,688 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 486 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 28.3 ‰ | 50.8 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 359 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Vaideeni | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 23.1 m³ | 35.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,585 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.80 km | 4.30 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,374 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Vaideeni | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.51 ‰ | 2.20 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,458 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.51 ‰ | 0.53 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,125 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.51 ‰ | 0.80 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 980 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Vaideeni | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 84 ‰ | 127 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,875 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,202 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Vaideeni
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 trade90 · 20.4%
- Transport and storage68 · 15.4%
- Manufacturing53 · 12.0%
- Administrative and support services35 · 7.9%
- Construction34 · 7.7%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing33 · 7.5%
- Accommodation and food services28 · 6.3%
- Professional, scientific and technical28 · 6.3%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)71 · 16.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines54 · 12.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)53 · 12.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities36 · 8.1%
- Specialised construction activities27 · 6.1%
- Construction of buildings25 · 5.7%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services21 · 4.8%
- Forestry and logging20 · 4.5%
- Food and beverage service activities19 · 4.3%
- Manufacture of food products18 · 4.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Vaideeni?
Vaideeni has 3,890 residents (2026), ranking 1,120 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Vaideeni?
Vaideeni covers 158.4 km², with a density of 25 people per km².
Is the population of Vaideeni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Vaideeni went from 3,991 to 3,890, a change of −2.5%.
Where is Vaideeni?
Vaideeni is in Vâlcea County. Latitude 45.172, longitude 23.928.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Vaideeni?
In Vaideeni, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.26 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,376 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Vaideeni?
In Vaideeni, “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 9.0 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,772 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 13.0 ‰.
Which localities border Vaideeni?
The nearest to Vaideeni are Horezu (6.0 km), Slătioara (7.3 km), Măldărești (9.2 km), Stroești (9.7 km), Polovragi (10.0 km).