Voicești: population and statistics
Voicești has a population of 1,542 (2026) across 23.5 km², or 65.5 people per km². It ranks 2,694 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −2.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,542 residents
- 23.5 km²
- 66 people/km²
Key points
Among the 89 localities in Vâlcea County, Voicești ranks No. 76 by population.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 14.9 ‰ in Voicești, compared with an average of 38.4 ‰ in Vâlcea County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Voicești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (12 businesses).
Voicești in numbers
Where is Voicești?
Population of Voicești over time
Voicești had 1,576 residents in 2016 and 1,542 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,541 |
| 2022 | 1,525 |
| 2023 | 1,519 |
| 2024 | 1,533 |
| 2025 | 1,545 |
| 2026 | 1,542 |
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,297 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Grădinari (2,471 residents), 5.3 km away.
All indicators for Voicești
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 | Voicești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.2 ‰ | 16.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,149 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.2 ‰ | 19.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,819 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.8 ‰ | 5.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,139 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.3 ‰ | 12.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,775 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Voicești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.22 km | 7.76 km | 7.67 km | ranked 728 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 802 | 203,394 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,791 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 520.1 ‰ | 535.8 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,192 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 49.3 m² | 47.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,690 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Voicești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 14.9 ‰ | 38.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,816 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.95 ‰ | 2.63 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,704 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Voicești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 84 ‰ | 222 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,283 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.8% | 1.9% | 2.3% | ranked 1,853 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Voicești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 14.3 m³ | 35.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,166 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Voicești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.65 ‰ | 2.20 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,025 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.65 ‰ | 0.53 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 605 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Voicești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 77 ‰ | 127 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,170 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 483 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Voicești
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 trade14 · 21.2%
- Transport and storage9 · 13.6%
- Administrative and support services9 · 13.6%
- Manufacturing5 · 7.6%
- Professional, scientific and technical5 · 7.6%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing3 · 4.5%
- Accommodation and food services3 · 4.5%
- Other service activities3 · 4.5%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)12 · 18.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)11 · 16.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines8 · 12.1%
- Rental and leasing activities6 · 9.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities5 · 7.6%
- Manufacture of food products3 · 4.5%
- Food and beverage service activities3 · 4.5%
- Head offices and management consultancy3 · 4.5%
- Office administration and business support activities3 · 4.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Voicești?
Voicești has 1,542 residents (2026), ranking 2,694 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Voicești?
Voicești covers 23.5 km², with a density of 66 people per km².
Is the population of Voicești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Voicești went from 1,576 to 1,542, a change of −2.2%.
Where is Voicești?
Voicești is in Vâlcea County. Latitude 44.606, longitude 24.291.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Voicești?
In Voicești, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 14.9 ‰ (2026), ranking 2,816 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Existing dwellings: what is the figure for Voicești?
In Voicești, “Existing dwellings” stands at 802 (2025), ranking 2,791 of 3,181 localities; the national median is 1,464.
Which localities border Voicești?
The nearest to Voicești are Grădinari (5.3 km), Ștefănești (5.6 km), Drăgășani (6.5 km), Verguleasa (6.7 km), Teslui (7.6 km).