Valea Sării: population and statistics
Valea Sării has a population of 1,867 (2026) across 53.8 km², or 34.7 people per km². It ranks 2,459 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −6.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,867 residents
- 53.8 km²
- 35 people/km²
Key points
Among the 73 localities in Vrancea County, Valea Sării ranks No. 58 by population.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 55 ‰ in Valea Sării, compared with an average of 131 ‰ in Vrancea County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 4.82 ‰ in Valea Sării, compared with an average of 2.31 ‰ in Vrancea County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
Valea Sării: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (25 businesses).
Valea Sării in numbers
Where is Valea Sării?
Population of Valea Sării over time
Valea Sării had 1,986 residents in 2016 and 1,867 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,945 |
| 2022 | 1,903 |
| 2023 | 1,907 |
| 2024 | 1,903 |
| 2025 | 1,890 |
| 2026 | 1,867 |
Did you know?
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of localities.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,536 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Vrâncioaia, 5.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Tulnici (4,014 residents), 9.8 km away.
All indicators for Valea Sării
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 | Valea Sării | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.5 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,710 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.4 ‰ | 19.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 656 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) | 12.3 ‰ | 11.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,775 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Valea Sării | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 963 | 164,863 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,511 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 515.8 ‰ | 450.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,252 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 62.9 m² | 52.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 437 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Valea Sării | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 32.7 ‰ | 37.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,331 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.82 ‰ | 2.31 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 310 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Valea Sării | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 44 ‰ | 167 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,455 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.9% | 1.0% | 2.3% | ranked 2,534 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Valea Sării | 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 |
Education
| Indicator | Valea Sării | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 55 ‰ | 131 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,876 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: Valea Sării
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 trade36 · 26.5%
- Manufacturing17 · 12.5%
- Transport and storage16 · 11.8%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing15 · 11.0%
- Construction15 · 11.0%
- Administrative and support services8 · 5.9%
- Accommodation and food services7 · 5.1%
- Other service activities7 · 5.1%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)25 · 18.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)22 · 16.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities15 · 11.0%
- Forestry and logging13 · 9.6%
- Specialised construction activities13 · 9.6%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines13 · 9.6%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)12 · 8.8%
- Construction of buildings8 · 5.9%
- Food and beverage service activities5 · 3.7%
- Other personal service activities5 · 3.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Valea Sării?
Valea Sării has 1,867 residents (2026), ranking 2,459 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Valea Sării?
Valea Sării covers 53.8 km², with a density of 35 people per km².
Is the population of Valea Sării growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Valea Sării went from 1,986 to 1,867, a change of −6.0%.
Where is Valea Sării?
Valea Sării is in Vrancea County. Latitude 45.883, longitude 26.783.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Valea Sării?
In Valea Sării, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 55 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,876 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Valea Sării?
In Valea Sării, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 4.82 ‰ (2026), ranking 310 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
Which localities border Valea Sării?
The nearest to Valea Sării are Vrâncioaia (5.1 km), Bârsești (5.4 km), Năruja (5.6 km), Păulești (7.7 km), Nistorești (8.3 km).