Zătreni: population and statistics
Zătreni has a population of 1,878 (2026) across 69.6 km², or 27.0 people per km². It ranks 2,442 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −19.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,878 residents
- 69.6 km²
- 27 people/km²
Key points
Among the 89 localities in Vâlcea County, Zătreni ranks No. 66 by population.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.60 ‰ in Zătreni, compared with an average of 0.53 ‰ in Vâlcea County and 0.60 ‰ nationally.
Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.53 km in Zătreni, compared with an average of 3.44 km in Vâlcea County and 3.48 km nationally.
Zătreni: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (10 businesses).
Zătreni in numbers
Where is Zătreni?
Population of Zătreni over time
Zătreni had 2,326 residents in 2016 and 1,878 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,063 |
| 2022 | 2,007 |
| 2023 | 1,952 |
| 2024 | 1,927 |
| 2025 | 1,907 |
| 2026 | 1,878 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Vâlcea County for “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,742 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Tetoiu, 5.2 km away.
All indicators for Zătreni
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 | Zătreni | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.2 ‰ | 16.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,002 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.6 ‰ | 19.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,499 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.8 ‰ | 5.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,589 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.9 ‰ | 12.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 151 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Zătreni | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.83 km | 7.76 km | 7.67 km | ranked 119 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.13 ‰ | 1.52 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 897 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,700 | 203,394 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,260 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 905.2 ‰ | 535.8 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 58 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 34.0 m² | 47.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 3,052 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.60 ‰ | 2.63 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 803 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Zătreni | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.53 km | 3.44 km | 6.17 km | ranked 982 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 45 m³ | 5,351 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 947 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Zătreni | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 15.4 ‰ | 38.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,782 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.06 ‰ | 2.63 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,498 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Zătreni | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 174 ‰ | 222 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 487 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.9% | 1.9% | 2.3% | ranked 948 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Zătreni | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 31.9 m³ | 35.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,044 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.92 km | 4.30 km | 4.05 km | ranked 127 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Zătreni | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.60 ‰ | 2.20 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 300 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.60 ‰ | 0.53 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 23 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.53 ‰ | 0.80 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 919 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Zătreni | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 75 ‰ | 127 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,249 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 749 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Zătreni
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 trade13 · 26.5%
- Transport and storage8 · 16.3%
- Construction7 · 14.3%
- Administrative and support services5 · 10.2%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing3 · 6.1%
- Manufacturing3 · 6.1%
- Other service activities3 · 6.1%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)10 · 20.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines8 · 16.3%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)7 · 14.3%
- Specialised construction activities6 · 12.2%
- Construction of buildings4 · 8.2%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services3 · 6.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities3 · 6.1%
- Office administration and business support activities3 · 6.1%
- Repair of computers and personal and household goods3 · 6.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Zătreni?
Zătreni has 1,878 residents (2026), ranking 2,442 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Zătreni?
Zătreni covers 69.6 km², with a density of 27 people per km².
Is the population of Zătreni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Zătreni went from 2,326 to 1,878, a change of −19.3%.
Where is Zătreni?
Zătreni is in Vâlcea County. Latitude 44.767, longitude 23.851.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Zătreni?
In Zătreni, “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.60 ‰ (2024), ranking 23 of 2,807 localities; the national median is 0.46 ‰.
Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Zătreni?
In Zătreni, “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.53 km (2025), ranking 982 of 1,006 localities; the national median is 6.17 km.
Which localities border Zătreni?
The nearest to Zătreni are Tetoiu (5.2 km), Lăcusteni (7.8 km), Dănciulești (8.3 km), Livezi (9.6 km), Fârtățești (10 km).