Răcoasa: population and statistics
Răcoasa has a population of 2,943 (2026) across 90.4 km², or 32.5 people per km². It ranks 1,632 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −10.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,943 residents
- 90.4 km²
- 32 people/km²
Key points
Among the 73 localities in Vrancea County, Răcoasa ranks No. 40 by population.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 9.2 m³ in Răcoasa, compared with an average of 30.7 m³ in Vrancea County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 34 ‰ in Răcoasa, compared with an average of 167 ‰ in Vrancea County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Răcoasa: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (21 businesses).
Răcoasa in numbers
Where is Răcoasa?
Population of Răcoasa over time
Răcoasa had 3,295 residents in 2016 and 2,943 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,094 |
| 2022 | 3,056 |
| 2023 | 3,027 |
| 2024 | 2,987 |
| 2025 | 2,975 |
| 2026 | 2,943 |
Did you know?
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: lower than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 12,667 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Vizantea-Livezi, 6.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Vidra (6,767 residents), 10 km away.
All indicators for Răcoasa
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 | Răcoasa | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.6 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,450 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.0 ‰ | 19.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,375 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.4 ‰ | 6.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,332 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.0 ‰ | 11.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 857 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Răcoasa | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.76 km | 5.63 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,575 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,526 | 164,863 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,487 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 518.5 ‰ | 450.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,215 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 41.7 m² | 52.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,574 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Răcoasa | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 18.3 ‰ | 37.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,560 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.70 ‰ | 2.31 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,940 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Răcoasa | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 34 ‰ | 167 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,811 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.1% | 1.0% | 2.3% | ranked 2,352 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Răcoasa | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 9.2 m³ | 30.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,405 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Răcoasa | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.34 ‰ | 0.51 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,547 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Răcoasa | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 88 ‰ | 131 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,700 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,642 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Răcoasa
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 trade25 · 24.5%
- Transport and storage13 · 12.7%
- Administrative and support services10 · 9.8%
- Manufacturing9 · 8.8%
- Accommodation and food services8 · 7.8%
- Construction7 · 6.9%
- Other service activities7 · 6.9%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing5 · 4.9%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)21 · 20.6%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)16 · 15.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines11 · 10.8%
- Construction of buildings6 · 5.9%
- Food and beverage service activities6 · 5.9%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services5 · 4.9%
- Specialised construction activities5 · 4.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities5 · 4.9%
- Rental and leasing activities5 · 4.9%
- Office administration and business support activities5 · 4.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Răcoasa?
Răcoasa has 2,943 residents (2026), ranking 1,632 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Răcoasa?
Răcoasa covers 90.4 km², with a density of 32 people per km².
Is the population of Răcoasa growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Răcoasa went from 3,295 to 2,943, a change of −10.7%.
Where is Răcoasa?
Răcoasa is in Vrancea County. Latitude 46.000, longitude 26.883.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Răcoasa?
In Răcoasa, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 9.2 m³ (2025), ranking 2,405 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Răcoasa?
In Răcoasa, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 34 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,811 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Which localities border Răcoasa?
The nearest to Răcoasa are Vizantea-Livezi (6.4 km), Vidra (10 km), Câmpuri (13 km), Fitionești (13 km), Străoane (15 km).