Ostroveni: population and statistics
Ostroveni has a population of 4,484 (2026) across 82.1 km², or 54.6 people per km². It ranks 897 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −11.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,484 residents
- 82.1 km²
- 55 people/km²
Key points
Among the 111 localities in Dolj County, Ostroveni ranks No. 23 by population.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 18 ‰ in Ostroveni, compared with an average of 215 ‰ in Dolj County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: 24.5 ‰ in Ostroveni, compared with an average of 12.8 ‰ in Dolj County and 11.1 ‰ nationally.
Ostroveni: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (53 businesses).
Ostroveni in numbers
Where is Ostroveni?
Neighbouring localities
- Bechet5.8 km · 4,214
- Gighera9.1 km · 2,722
- Sadova9.3 km · 8,795
- Călărași11 km · 5,089
- Gângiova13 km · 2,568
- Dăbuleni16 km · 10,560
- Măceșu de Jos18 km · 1,105
- Dobrești18 km · 2,064
Localities of similar size
Population of Ostroveni over time
Ostroveni had 5,039 residents in 2016 and 4,484 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,728 |
| 2022 | 4,665 |
| 2023 | 4,631 |
| 2024 | 4,563 |
| 2025 | 4,527 |
| 2026 | 4,484 |
Did you know?
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 11,496 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Bechet, 5.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Sadova (8,795 residents), 9.3 km away.
All indicators for Ostroveni
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 | Ostroveni | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.8 ‰ | 17.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,219 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.0 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,802 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.0 ‰ | 6.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,051 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 24.5 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 91 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ostroveni | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,341 | 309,497 | 10,177,161 | ranked 699 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 522.1 ‰ | 469.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,175 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 53.0 m² | 51.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,253 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ostroveni | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 25.4 ‰ | 55.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,935 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.34 ‰ | 3.58 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,278 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ostroveni | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 18 ‰ | 215 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 3,122 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 9.2% | 5.0% | 2.3% | ranked 255 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Ostroveni | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.67 ‰ | 5.69 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 947 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.67 ‰ | 0.65 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 531 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.45 ‰ | 1.39 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,167 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Ostroveni | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 80 ‰ | 172 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,037 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,489 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Ostroveni
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 trade65 · 29.7%
- Transport and storage23 · 10.5%
- Accommodation and food services22 · 10.0%
- Construction19 · 8.7%
- Manufacturing18 · 8.2%
- Other service activities13 · 5.9%
- Administrative and support services12 · 5.5%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing11 · 5.0%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)53 · 24.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)27 · 12.3%
- Food and beverage service activities20 · 9.1%
- Specialised construction activities19 · 8.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines18 · 8.2%
- Construction of buildings13 · 5.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities11 · 5.0%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services10 · 4.6%
- Office administration and business support activities10 · 4.6%
- Other personal service activities9 · 4.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ostroveni?
Ostroveni has 4,484 residents (2026), ranking 897 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Ostroveni?
Ostroveni covers 82.1 km², with a density of 55 people per km².
Is the population of Ostroveni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ostroveni went from 5,039 to 4,484, a change of −11.0%.
Where is Ostroveni?
Ostroveni is in Dolj County. Latitude 43.806, longitude 23.894.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ostroveni?
In Ostroveni, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 18 ‰ (2024), ranking 3,122 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ostroveni?
In Ostroveni, “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 24.5 ‰ (2025), ranking 91 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 13.0 ‰.
Which localities border Ostroveni?
The nearest to Ostroveni are Bechet (5.8 km), Gighera (9.1 km), Sadova (9.3 km), Călărași (11 km), Gângiova (13 km).