Soveja: population and statistics
Soveja has a population of 1,859 (2026) across 95.4 km², or 19.5 people per km². It ranks 2,463 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −17.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,859 residents
- 95.4 km²
- 20 people/km²
Key points
Among the 73 localities in Vrancea County, Soveja ranks No. 60 by population.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 748.3 ‰ in Soveja, compared with an average of 450.3 ‰ in Vrancea County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: 9.90 km in Soveja, compared with an average of 2.68 km in Vrancea County and 3.05 km nationally.
Soveja: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (33 businesses).
Soveja in numbers
Where is Soveja?
Population of Soveja over time
Soveja had 2,260 residents in 2016 and 1,859 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,036 |
| 2022 | 1,990 |
| 2023 | 1,938 |
| 2024 | 1,909 |
| 2025 | 1,875 |
| 2026 | 1,859 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Vrancea County for “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- Number 1 in Vrancea County for “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 90% of localities.
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 13,364 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.7 times lower than the national average.
All indicators for Soveja
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 | Soveja | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 26.4 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 357 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.4 ‰ | 19.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 835 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.8 ‰ | 6.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,589 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.9 ‰ | 11.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 320 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Soveja | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.94 km | 5.63 km | 7.67 km | ranked 644 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.69 ‰ | 1.84 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 653 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,391 | 164,863 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,714 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 748.3 ‰ | 450.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 177 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 60.5 m² | 52.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 610 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.15 ‰ | 2.54 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 595 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Soveja | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 36.0 ‰ | 37.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,078 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.61 ‰ | 2.31 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,037 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Soveja | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 65 ‰ | 167 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,726 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.8% | 1.0% | 2.3% | ranked 2,620 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Soveja | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 1.0 nights | 0.6 | 0.4 | ranked 342 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 754 ‰ | 376 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 277 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 34.4 ‰ | 11.9 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 310 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Soveja | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 37.7 m³ | 30.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 760 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.90 km | 2.68 km | 4.05 km | ranked 177 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Soveja | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.54 ‰ | 1.55 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,342 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.54 ‰ | 0.40 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 980 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.54 ‰ | 0.51 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 888 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Soveja | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 72 ‰ | 131 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,393 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 722 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Soveja
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 trade46 · 28.4%
- Transport and storage19 · 11.7%
- Manufacturing16 · 9.9%
- Accommodation and food services15 · 9.3%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing13 · 8.0%
- Administrative and support services11 · 6.8%
- Construction10 · 6.2%
- Professional, scientific and technical8 · 4.9%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)33 · 20.4%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)32 · 19.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines13 · 8.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities12 · 7.4%
- Forestry and logging10 · 6.2%
- Specialised construction activities10 · 6.2%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)9 · 5.6%
- Food and beverage service activities9 · 5.6%
- Construction of buildings8 · 4.9%
- Accommodation7 · 4.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Soveja?
Soveja has 1,859 residents (2026), ranking 2,463 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Soveja?
Soveja covers 95.4 km², with a density of 20 people per km².
Is the population of Soveja growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Soveja went from 2,260 to 1,859, a change of −17.7%.
Where is Soveja?
Soveja is in Vrancea County. Latitude 46.000, longitude 26.650.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Soveja?
In Soveja, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 748.3 ‰ (2025), ranking 177 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Soveja?
In Soveja, “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 9.90 km (2025), ranking 177 of 1,695 localities; the national median is 4.05 km.
Which localities border Soveja?
The nearest to Soveja are Negrilești (8.4 km), Câmpuri (8.5 km), Tulnici (9.4 km), Bârsești (11 km), Vizantea-Livezi (13 km).