Vrâncioaia: population and statistics
Vrâncioaia has a population of 2,463 (2026) across 55.6 km², or 44.3 people per km². It ranks 1,942 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −12.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,463 residents
- 55.6 km²
- 44 people/km²
Key points
Among the 73 localities in Vrancea County, Vrâncioaia ranks No. 46 by population.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.20 km in Vrâncioaia, compared with an average of 2.68 km in Vrancea County and 3.05 km nationally.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 0.4% in Vrâncioaia, compared with an average of 1.0% in Vrancea County and 2.0% nationally.
Vrâncioaia: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (22 businesses).
Vrâncioaia in numbers
Where is Vrâncioaia?
Population of Vrâncioaia over time
Vrâncioaia had 2,808 residents in 2016 and 2,463 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,660 |
| 2022 | 2,612 |
| 2023 | 2,540 |
| 2024 | 2,511 |
| 2025 | 2,476 |
| 2026 | 2,463 |
Did you know?
- “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,794 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Păulești, 3.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Tulnici (4,014 residents), 7.4 km away.
All indicators for Vrâncioaia
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 | Vrâncioaia | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 24.4 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 468 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.7 ‰ | 19.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,195 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.3 ‰ | 6.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,347 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.1 ‰ | 11.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 399 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Vrâncioaia | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.42 km | 5.63 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,007 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.41 ‰ | 1.84 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,239 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,325 | 164,863 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,830 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 538.0 ‰ | 450.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,014 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 48.4 m² | 52.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,810 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Vrâncioaia | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 17.9 ‰ | 37.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,602 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.81 ‰ | 2.31 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,708 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Vrâncioaia | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 55 ‰ | 167 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,036 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.4% | 1.0% | 2.3% | ranked 2,971 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Vrâncioaia | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 6.5 m³ | 30.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,495 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.20 km | 2.68 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,654 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Vrâncioaia | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.41 ‰ | 1.55 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,917 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.41 ‰ | 0.40 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,714 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Vrâncioaia | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 60 ‰ | 131 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,753 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,258 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Vrâncioaia
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 trade26 · 24.5%
- Transport and storage20 · 18.9%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing12 · 11.3%
- Administrative and support services12 · 11.3%
- Manufacturing9 · 8.5%
- Construction9 · 8.5%
- Accommodation and food services5 · 4.7%
- Other service activities4 · 3.8%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)22 · 20.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines17 · 16.0%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)16 · 15.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities12 · 11.3%
- Specialised construction activities9 · 8.5%
- Forestry and logging8 · 7.5%
- Construction of buildings8 · 7.5%
- Office administration and business support activities7 · 6.6%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)6 · 5.7%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services4 · 3.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Vrâncioaia?
Vrâncioaia has 2,463 residents (2026), ranking 1,942 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Vrâncioaia?
Vrâncioaia covers 55.6 km², with a density of 44 people per km².
Is the population of Vrâncioaia growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Vrâncioaia went from 2,808 to 2,463, a change of −12.3%.
Where is Vrâncioaia?
Vrâncioaia is in Vrancea County. Latitude 45.864, longitude 26.724.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Vrâncioaia?
In Vrâncioaia, “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.20 km (2025), ranking 1,654 of 1,695 localities; the national median is 4.05 km.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Vrâncioaia?
In Vrâncioaia, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 0.4% (2026), ranking 2,971 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Which localities border Vrâncioaia?
The nearest to Vrâncioaia are Păulești (3.8 km), Nistorești (4.3 km), Valea Sării (5.1 km), Năruja (5.7 km), Bârsești (5.9 km).