Vlădești (Vâlcea County): population and statistics
Vlădești has a population of 3,686 (2026) across 20.4 km², or 181 people per km². It ranks 1,204 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +18.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,686 residents
- 20.4 km²
- 181 people/km²
Key points
Among the 89 localities in Vâlcea County, Vlădești ranks No. 19 by population.
Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants: 6 ‰ in Vlădești, compared with an average of 1,688 ‰ in Vâlcea County and 930 ‰ nationally.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 50 ‰ in Vlădești, compared with an average of 127 ‰ in Vâlcea County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Vlădești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (67 businesses).
Vlădești in numbers
Where is Vlădești?
Population of Vlădești over time
Vlădești had 3,123 residents in 2016 and 3,686 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,416 |
| 2022 | 3,487 |
| 2023 | 3,529 |
| 2024 | 3,614 |
| 2025 | 3,685 |
| 2026 | 3,686 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Vâlcea County for “Population change over 10 years”.
- “Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,850 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Bujoreni, 4.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Râmnicu Vâlcea (111,574 residents), 6.7 km away.
All indicators for Vlădești
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 | Vlădești | 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) | 20.1 ‰ | 19.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 892 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.0 ‰ | 5.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,024 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.1 ‰ | 12.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,162 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Vlădești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.19 km | 7.76 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,716 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.71 ‰ | 1.52 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 647 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,903 | 203,394 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,056 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 516.3 ‰ | 535.8 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,242 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 62.4 m² | 47.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 477 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.53 ‰ | 2.63 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 308 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Vlădești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.53 km | 3.44 km | 6.17 km | ranked 570 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 264 m³ | 5,351 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 524 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Vlădești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 51.8 ‰ | 38.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 435 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.98 ‰ | 2.63 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 947 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Vlădești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 145 ‰ | 222 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 618 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.6% | 1.9% | 2.3% | ranked 2,001 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Vlădești | 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) | 6 ‰ | 1,688 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 1,193 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.4 ‰ | 50.8 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,010 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Vlădești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 35.5 m³ | 35.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 873 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.02 km | 4.30 km | 4.05 km | ranked 509 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Vlădești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.54 ‰ | 2.20 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,342 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.54 ‰ | 0.53 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 980 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.27 ‰ | 0.80 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,807 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Vlădești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 50 ‰ | 127 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,959 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,138 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Vlădești
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 · 17.3%
- Professional, scientific and technical56 · 10.8%
- Construction54 · 10.4%
- Manufacturing50 · 9.6%
- Administrative and support services48 · 9.2%
- Transport and storage43 · 8.3%
- Information and communication30 · 5.8%
- Real estate28 · 5.4%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)67 · 12.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)62 · 11.9%
- Specialised construction activities49 · 9.4%
- Construction of buildings32 · 6.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines31 · 6.0%
- Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing30 · 5.8%
- Real estate activities28 · 5.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities26 · 5.0%
- Office administration and business support activities25 · 4.8%
- Head offices and management consultancy21 · 4.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Vlădești?
Vlădești has 3,686 residents (2026), ranking 1,204 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Vlădești?
Vlădești covers 20.4 km², with a density of 181 people per km².
Is the population of Vlădești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Vlădești went from 3,123 to 3,686, a change of +18.0%.
Where is Vlădești?
Vlădești is in Vâlcea County. Latitude 45.139, longitude 24.305.
Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Vlădești?
In Vlădești, “Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 6 ‰ (2025), ranking 1,193 of 1,250 localities; the national median is 200 ‰.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Vlădești?
In Vlădești, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 50 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,959 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Which localities border Vlădești?
The nearest to Vlădești are Bujoreni (4.3 km), Păușești-Măglași (4.7 km), Ocnele Mari (6.3 km), Râmnicu Vâlcea (6.7 km), Muereasca (6.8 km).