Orodel: population and statistics
Orodel has a population of 2,231 (2026) across 91.0 km², or 24.5 people per km². It ranks 2,134 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −15.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,231 residents
- 91.0 km²
- 24 people/km²
Key points
Among the 111 localities in Dolj County, Orodel ranks No. 64 by population.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 16.4% in Orodel, compared with an average of 5.0% in Dolj County and 2.0% nationally.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 3.1 ‰ in Orodel, compared with an average of 6.7 ‰ in Dolj County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Orodel: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (33 businesses).
Orodel in numbers
Where is Orodel?
Neighbouring localities
- Vela8.3 km · 1,750
- Plenița8.6 km · 4,137
- Carpen9.0 km · 1,896
- Vârtop9.0 km · 1,641
- Caraula9.3 km · 2,527
- Verbița9.7 km · 1,191
- Izvoare12 km · 1,360
- Seaca de Pădure12 km · 797
Localities of similar size
Population of Orodel over time
Orodel had 2,645 residents in 2016 and 2,231 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,420 |
| 2022 | 2,377 |
| 2023 | 2,329 |
| 2024 | 2,304 |
| 2025 | 2,274 |
| 2026 | 2,231 |
Did you know?
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 12,739 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Vela, 8.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Plenița (4,137 residents), 8.6 km away.
All indicators for Orodel
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 | Orodel | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.0 ‰ | 17.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,256 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.8 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,168 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.1 ‰ | 6.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 3,036 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.5 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 604 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Orodel | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.36 km | 5.11 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,376 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,442 | 309,497 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,628 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 646.3 ‰ | 469.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 422 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 43.4 m² | 51.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,392 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.34 ‰ | 2.46 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 939 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Orodel | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 26.9 ‰ | 55.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,790 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.48 ‰ | 3.58 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 378 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Orodel | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 23 ‰ | 215 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 3,070 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 16.4% | 5.0% | 2.3% | ranked 53 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Orodel | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 7.2 m³ | 29.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,476 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Orodel | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.45 ‰ | 5.69 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,709 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.45 ‰ | 0.65 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,452 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.90 ‰ | 1.39 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 312 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Orodel | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 91 ‰ | 172 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,569 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,057 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Orodel
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 trade43 · 37.4%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing14 · 12.2%
- Transport and storage14 · 12.2%
- Accommodation and food services14 · 12.2%
- Construction10 · 8.7%
- Manufacturing9 · 7.8%
- Administrative and support services4 · 3.5%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)33 · 28.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)17 · 14.8%
- Food and beverage service activities14 · 12.2%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services13 · 11.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines13 · 11.3%
- Specialised construction activities8 · 7.0%
- Construction of buildings7 · 6.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities5 · 4.3%
- Manufacture of food products4 · 3.5%
- Repair and installation of machinery and equipment3 · 2.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Orodel?
Orodel has 2,231 residents (2026), ranking 2,134 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Orodel?
Orodel covers 91.0 km², with a density of 24 people per km².
Is the population of Orodel growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Orodel went from 2,645 to 2,231, a change of −15.7%.
Where is Orodel?
Orodel is in Dolj County. Latitude 44.259, longitude 23.274.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Orodel?
In Orodel, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 16.4% (2026), ranking 53 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Orodel?
In Orodel, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 3.1 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,036 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Which localities border Orodel?
The nearest to Orodel are Vela (8.3 km), Plenița (8.6 km), Carpen (9.0 km), Vârtop (9.0 km), Caraula (9.3 km).