Oarja: population and statistics
Oarja has a population of 2,693 (2026) across 37.6 km², or 71.5 people per km². It ranks 1,784 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −5.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,693 residents
- 37.6 km²
- 72 people/km²
Key points
Among the 102 localities in Argeș County, Oarja ranks No. 59 by population.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 562 ‰ in Oarja, compared with an average of 258 ‰ in Argeș County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Oarja: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (56 businesses).
Oarja in numbers
Where is Oarja?
Population of Oarja over time
Oarja had 2,836 residents in 2016 and 2,693 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,726 |
| 2022 | 2,739 |
| 2023 | 2,695 |
| 2024 | 2,717 |
| 2025 | 2,682 |
| 2026 | 2,693 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Argeș County for “Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³)”.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,272 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Bradu (10,045 residents), 6.1 km away.
All indicators for Oarja
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 | Oarja | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.7 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 593 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.1 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,380 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.3 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 629 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.5 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,176 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Oarja | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.41 km | 7.76 km | 7.67 km | ranked 399 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.71 ‰ | 2.27 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 409 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,543 | 316,668 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,460 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 573.0 ‰ | 525.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 756 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 41.7 m² | 51.5 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,574 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.97 ‰ | 2.48 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 396 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Oarja | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.55 km | 3.99 km | 6.17 km | ranked 108 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 983 m³ | 13,857 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 27 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Oarja | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 52.4 ‰ | 58.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 421 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.71 ‰ | 3.68 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 598 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Oarja | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 562 ‰ | 258 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 21 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.9% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 2,534 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Oarja | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.0 nights | 1.0 | 0.4 | ranked 1,070 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22 ‰ | 584 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 1,090 of 1,250 |
Environment
| Indicator | Oarja | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 32.7 m³ | 42.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,007 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Oarja | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.37 ‰ | 2.65 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,103 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.37 ‰ | 0.55 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,942 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.37 ‰ | 0.60 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,450 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Oarja | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 68 ‰ | 160 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,530 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,472 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Oarja
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 trade74 · 22.6%
- Transport and storage61 · 18.6%
- Manufacturing31 · 9.5%
- Administrative and support services24 · 7.3%
- Construction20 · 6.1%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing19 · 5.8%
- Other service activities19 · 5.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical18 · 5.5%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)56 · 17.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines50 · 15.2%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)48 · 14.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities43 · 13.1%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services18 · 5.5%
- Specialised construction activities18 · 5.5%
- Rental and leasing activities18 · 5.5%
- Real estate activities17 · 5.2%
- Other personal service activities15 · 4.6%
- Postal and courier activities13 · 4.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Oarja?
Oarja has 2,693 residents (2026), ranking 1,784 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Oarja?
Oarja covers 37.6 km², with a density of 72 people per km².
Is the population of Oarja growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Oarja went from 2,836 to 2,693, a change of −5.0%.
Where is Oarja?
Oarja is in Argeș County. Latitude 44.767, longitude 24.978.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Oarja?
In Oarja, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 562 ‰ (2024), ranking 21 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Oarja?
In Oarja, “Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 983 m³ (2025), ranking 27 of 1,023 localities; the national median is 269 m³.
Which localities border Oarja?
The nearest to Oarja are Bradu (6.1 km), Suseni (6.3 km), Căteasca (6.3 km), Topoloveni (9.4 km), Ștefănești (12 km).