Olari (Arad County): population and statistics
Olari has a population of 1,988 (2026) across 50.1 km², or 39.6 people per km². It ranks 2,337 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −0.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,988 residents
- 50.1 km²
- 40 people/km²
Key points
Among the 78 localities in Arad County, Olari ranks No. 55 by population.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 9.6 ‰ in Olari, compared with an average of 6.9 ‰ in Arad County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Olari: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (21 businesses).
Olari in numbers
Where is Olari?
Neighbouring localities
- Zărand4.4 km · 2,994
- Sântana5.3 km · 15,367
- Șimand9.1 km · 4,337
- Pâncota12 km · 8,225
- Șiria14 km · 9,061
- Seleuș14 km · 2,843
- Sintea Mare15 km · 3,758
- Zimandu Nou16 km · 5,358
Localities of similar size
Population of Olari over time
Olari had 2,004 residents in 2016 and 1,988 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,003 |
| 2022 | 1,988 |
| 2023 | 1,984 |
| 2024 | 1,982 |
| 2025 | 1,979 |
| 2026 | 1,988 |
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,022 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Zărand (2,994 residents), 4.4 km away.
All indicators for Olari
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 | Olari | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.1 ‰ | 16.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 884 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.6 ‰ | 16.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,508 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.6 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 547 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.6 ‰ | 11.7 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,698 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Olari | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.04 km | 5.39 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,506 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 953 | 207,810 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,530 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 479.4 ‰ | 454.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,656 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 50.4 m² | 56.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,562 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Olari | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 23.1 ‰ | 56.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,146 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.01 ‰ | 3.43 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,651 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Olari | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 124 ‰ | 284 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 762 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 4.1% | 1.7% | 2.3% | ranked 888 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Olari | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 19.1 m³ | 35.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,847 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Olari | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.50 ‰ | 3.03 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,496 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.50 ‰ | 0.83 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,171 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.50 ‰ | 0.67 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,007 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Olari | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 80 ‰ | 158 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,037 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 867 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Olari
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 trade34 · 24.5%
- Transport and storage18 · 12.9%
- Manufacturing14 · 10.1%
- Administrative and support services14 · 10.1%
- Construction12 · 8.6%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing11 · 7.9%
- Real estate8 · 5.8%
- Accommodation and food services6 · 4.3%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)21 · 15.1%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)19 · 13.7%
- Warehousing and transport support activities12 · 8.6%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services11 · 7.9%
- Specialised construction activities11 · 7.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines10 · 7.2%
- Real estate activities8 · 5.8%
- Construction of buildings7 · 5.0%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles7 · 5.0%
- Food and beverage service activities6 · 4.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Olari?
Olari has 1,988 residents (2026), ranking 2,337 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Olari?
Olari covers 50.1 km², with a density of 40 people per km².
Is the population of Olari growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Olari went from 2,004 to 1,988, a change of −0.8%.
Where is Olari?
Olari is in Arad County. Latitude 46.380, longitude 21.554.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Olari?
In Olari, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 9.6 ‰ (2025), ranking 547 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Existing dwellings: what is the figure for Olari?
In Olari, “Existing dwellings” stands at 953 (2025), ranking 2,530 of 3,181 localities; the national median is 1,464.
Which localities border Olari?
The nearest to Olari are Zărand (4.4 km), Sântana (5.3 km), Șimand (9.1 km), Pâncota (12 km), Șiria (14 km).