Valea Mare (Vâlcea County): population and statistics
Valea Mare has a population of 2,248 (2026) across 74.1 km², or 30.3 people per km². It ranks 2,110 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −14.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,248 residents
- 74.1 km²
- 30 people/km²
Key points
Among the 89 localities in Vâlcea County, Valea Mare ranks No. 53 by population.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 26 ‰ in Valea Mare, compared with an average of 127 ‰ in Vâlcea County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 3.6 ‰ in Valea Mare, compared with an average of 5.1 ‰ in Vâlcea County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Valea Mare: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (29 businesses).
Valea Mare in numbers
Where is Valea Mare?
Population of Valea Mare over time
Valea Mare had 2,615 residents in 2016 and 2,248 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,339 |
| 2022 | 2,281 |
| 2023 | 2,288 |
| 2024 | 2,298 |
| 2025 | 2,304 |
| 2026 | 2,248 |
Did you know?
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,377 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Diculești, 7.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Bălcești (4,925 residents), 10 km away.
All indicators for Valea Mare
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 | Valea Mare | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.6 ‰ | 16.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,558 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.6 ‰ | 19.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 993 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.6 ‰ | 5.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,951 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.4 ‰ | 12.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 224 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Valea Mare | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.57 km | 7.76 km | 7.67 km | ranked 327 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,554 | 203,394 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,448 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 691.3 ‰ | 535.8 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 282 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 36.9 m² | 47.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,922 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Valea Mare | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 27.1 ‰ | 38.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,776 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.45 ‰ | 2.63 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 383 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Valea Mare | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 154 ‰ | 222 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 573 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 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Valea Mare | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.2 nights | 5.2 | 0.4 | ranked 741 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 89 ‰ | 1,688 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 837 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.4 ‰ | 50.8 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,087 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Valea Mare | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 21.4 m³ | 35.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,703 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.32 km | 4.30 km | 4.05 km | ranked 464 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Valea Mare | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.44 ‰ | 2.20 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,774 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.44 ‰ | 0.53 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,536 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Valea Mare | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 26 ‰ | 127 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 3,126 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,118 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Valea Mare
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 trade38 · 25.5%
- Construction23 · 15.4%
- Transport and storage22 · 14.8%
- Accommodation and food services12 · 8.1%
- Manufacturing11 · 7.4%
- Administrative and support services9 · 6.0%
- Professional, scientific and technical8 · 5.4%
- Other service activities7 · 4.7%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)29 · 19.5%
- Specialised construction activities21 · 14.1%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)21 · 14.1%
- Construction of buildings17 · 11.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines17 · 11.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities14 · 9.4%
- Food and beverage service activities11 · 7.4%
- Civil engineering10 · 6.7%
- Manufacture of fabricated metal products6 · 4.0%
- Rental and leasing activities5 · 3.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Valea Mare?
Valea Mare has 2,248 residents (2026), ranking 2,110 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Valea Mare?
Valea Mare covers 74.1 km², with a density of 30 people per km².
Is the population of Valea Mare growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Valea Mare went from 2,615 to 2,248, a change of −14.0%.
Where is Valea Mare?
Valea Mare is in Vâlcea County. Latitude 44.684, longitude 24.004.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Valea Mare?
In Valea Mare, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 26 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,126 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Valea Mare?
In Valea Mare, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 3.6 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,951 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Which localities border Valea Mare?
The nearest to Valea Mare are Diculești (7.4 km), Măciuca (7.4 km), Mădulari (7.7 km), Lăcusteni (9.7 km), Bălcești (10 km).