Vidra (Vrancea County): population and statistics
Vidra has a population of 6,767 (2026) across 121.1 km², or 55.9 people per km². It ranks 458 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −8.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 6,767 residents
- 121.1 km²
- 56 people/km²
Key points
Among the 73 localities in Vrancea County, Vidra ranks No. 10 by population.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 182 ‰ in Vidra, compared with an average of 131 ‰ in Vrancea County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.92 ‰ in Vidra, compared with an average of 1.55 ‰ in Vrancea County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Vidra: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (116 businesses).
Vidra in numbers
Where is Vidra?
Population of Vidra over time
Vidra had 7,382 residents in 2016 and 6,767 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 7,121 |
| 2022 | 7,073 |
| 2023 | 6,987 |
| 2024 | 6,923 |
| 2025 | 6,888 |
| 2026 | 6,767 |
Did you know?
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 16,966 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Străoane, 8.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Mărășești (12,903 residents), 23 km away.
All indicators for Vidra
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 | Vidra | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.6 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,131 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.3 ‰ | 19.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 399 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.5 ‰ | 6.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,295 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.5 ‰ | 11.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,176 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Vidra | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.11 km | 5.63 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,226 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.74 ‰ | 1.84 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,913 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 3,309 | 164,863 | 10,177,161 | ranked 378 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 489.0 ‰ | 450.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,537 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 41.0 m² | 52.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,632 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.44 ‰ | 2.54 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,612 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Vidra | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 32.5 ‰ | 37.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,345 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.92 ‰ | 2.31 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,730 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Vidra | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 80 ‰ | 167 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,366 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 |
Environment
| Indicator | Vidra | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 16.7 m³ | 30.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,015 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.10 km | 2.68 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,310 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Vidra | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.92 ‰ | 1.55 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 256 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.30 ‰ | 0.40 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,311 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.30 ‰ | 0.51 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,696 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Vidra | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 182 ‰ | 131 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 174 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: Vidra
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 trade152 · 28.5%
- Transport and storage84 · 15.7%
- Manufacturing49 · 9.2%
- Construction46 · 8.6%
- Administrative and support services39 · 7.3%
- Professional, scientific and technical31 · 5.8%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing27 · 5.1%
- Accommodation and food services26 · 4.9%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)116 · 21.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)97 · 18.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines76 · 14.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities55 · 10.3%
- Specialised construction activities43 · 8.1%
- Construction of buildings25 · 4.7%
- Food and beverage service activities24 · 4.5%
- Repair of computers and personal and household goods21 · 3.9%
- Office administration and business support activities20 · 3.7%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)18 · 3.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Vidra?
Vidra has 6,767 residents (2026), ranking 458 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Vidra?
Vidra covers 121.1 km², with a density of 56 people per km².
Is the population of Vidra growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Vidra went from 7,382 to 6,767, a change of −8.3%.
Where is Vidra?
Vidra is in Vrancea County. Latitude 45.917, longitude 26.933.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Vidra?
In Vidra, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 182 ‰ (2025), ranking 174 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Vidra?
In Vidra, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.92 ‰ (2024), ranking 256 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Which localities border Vidra?
The nearest to Vidra are Străoane (8.9 km), Răcoasa (10 km), Vizantea-Livezi (11 km), Fitionești (12 km), Panciu (12 km).