Milcovul: population and statistics
Milcovul has a population of 3,363 (2026) across 28.7 km², or 117 people per km². It ranks 1,356 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −6.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,363 residents
- 28.7 km²
- 117 people/km²
Key points
Among the 73 localities in Vrancea County, Milcovul ranks No. 35 by population.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 38 ‰ in Milcovul, compared with an average of 131 ‰ in Vrancea County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 0.5% in Milcovul, compared with an average of 1.0% in Vrancea County and 2.0% nationally.
Milcovul: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (66 businesses).
Milcovul in numbers
Where is Milcovul?
Population of Milcovul over time
Milcovul had 3,613 residents in 2016 and 3,363 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,554 |
| 2022 | 3,484 |
| 2023 | 3,429 |
| 2024 | 3,404 |
| 2025 | 3,392 |
| 2026 | 3,363 |
Did you know?
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,020 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Răstoaca, 4.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Focșani (85,334 residents), 7.8 km away.
All indicators for Milcovul
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 | Milcovul | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.8 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,219 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.6 ‰ | 19.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 993 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.2 ‰ | 6.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,790 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.2 ‰ | 11.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,812 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Milcovul | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.54 km | 5.63 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,630 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.49 ‰ | 1.84 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,237 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,449 | 164,863 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,616 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 430.9 ‰ | 450.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,279 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 51.5 m² | 52.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,436 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.59 ‰ | 2.54 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,473 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Milcovul | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 35.7 ‰ | 37.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,097 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.49 ‰ | 2.31 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,159 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Milcovul | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 50 ‰ | 167 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,207 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.5% | 1.0% | 2.3% | ranked 2,890 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Milcovul | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 19.0 m³ | 30.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,854 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.98 km | 2.68 km | 4.05 km | ranked 515 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Milcovul | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.59 ‰ | 1.55 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,194 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.59 ‰ | 0.40 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 790 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.30 ‰ | 0.51 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,696 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Milcovul | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 38 ‰ | 131 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 3,070 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,916 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Milcovul
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 trade75 · 26.9%
- Transport and storage32 · 11.5%
- Construction30 · 10.8%
- Administrative and support services30 · 10.8%
- Manufacturing24 · 8.6%
- Other service activities21 · 7.5%
- Professional, scientific and technical16 · 5.7%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing10 · 3.6%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)66 · 23.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)44 · 15.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines26 · 9.3%
- Specialised construction activities25 · 9.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities21 · 7.5%
- Construction of buildings19 · 6.8%
- Rental and leasing activities14 · 5.0%
- Repair of computers and personal and household goods14 · 5.0%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities12 · 4.3%
- Office administration and business support activities11 · 3.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Milcovul?
Milcovul has 3,363 residents (2026), ranking 1,356 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Milcovul?
Milcovul covers 28.7 km², with a density of 117 people per km².
Is the population of Milcovul growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Milcovul went from 3,613 to 3,363, a change of −6.9%.
Where is Milcovul?
Milcovul is in Vrancea County. Latitude 45.650, longitude 27.250.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Milcovul?
In Milcovul, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 38 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,070 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Milcovul?
In Milcovul, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 0.5% (2026), ranking 2,890 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Which localities border Milcovul?
The nearest to Milcovul are Răstoaca (4.4 km), Slobozia Ciorăști (5.4 km), Gologanu (6.2 km), Golești (6.8 km), Focșani (7.8 km).