Bălteni (Olt County): population and statistics
Bălteni has a population of 1,518 (2026) across 33.3 km², or 45.6 people per km². It ranks 2,716 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −6.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,518 residents
- 33.3 km²
- 46 people/km²
Key points
Among the 112 localities in Olt County, Bălteni ranks No. 83 by population.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 54.0 m³ in Bălteni, compared with an average of 38.9 m³ in Olt County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Bălteni: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (19 businesses).
Bălteni in numbers
Where is Bălteni?
Neighbouring localities
- Perieți5.1 km · 1,831
- Valea Mare7.1 km · 3,581
- Potcoava8.4 km · 5,412
- Priseaca10 km · 1,435
- Brebeni10 km · 2,577
- Movileni11 km · 3,008
- Schitu12 km · 2,391
- Corbu14 km · 2,092
Localities of similar size
Population of Bălteni over time
Bălteni had 1,619 residents in 2016 and 1,518 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,568 |
| 2022 | 1,560 |
| 2023 | 1,540 |
| 2024 | 1,530 |
| 2025 | 1,530 |
| 2026 | 1,518 |
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,667 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Perieți, 5.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Valea Mare (3,581 residents), 7.1 km away.
All indicators for Bălteni
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 | Bălteni | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.2 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,777 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.2 ‰ | 19.5 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,613 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.9 ‰ | 5.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,073 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.1 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 650 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bălteni | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.09 km | 7.19 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,074 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 801 | 211,826 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,792 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 527.7 ‰ | 526.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,124 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 53.6 m² | 47.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,190 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bălteni | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 21.7 ‰ | 37.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,269 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.32 ‰ | 2.31 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,305 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bălteni | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 67 ‰ | 187 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,656 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.8% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 1,317 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Bălteni | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 54.0 m³ | 38.9 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 343 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Bălteni | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.66 ‰ | 1.96 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 989 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.66 ‰ | 0.67 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 571 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Bălteni | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 73 ‰ | 137 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,344 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 458 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Bălteni
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 trade23 · 25.3%
- Transport and storage14 · 15.4%
- Construction13 · 14.3%
- Accommodation and food services9 · 9.9%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing7 · 7.7%
- Administrative and support services6 · 6.6%
- Manufacturing5 · 5.5%
- Information and communication4 · 4.4%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)19 · 20.9%
- Specialised construction activities11 · 12.1%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)10 · 11.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines10 · 11.0%
- Construction of buildings9 · 9.9%
- Food and beverage service activities9 · 9.9%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services7 · 7.7%
- Warehousing and transport support activities6 · 6.6%
- Civil engineering5 · 5.5%
- Rental and leasing activities3 · 3.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bălteni?
Bălteni has 1,518 residents (2026), ranking 2,716 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Bălteni?
Bălteni covers 33.3 km², with a density of 46 people per km².
Is the population of Bălteni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bălteni went from 1,619 to 1,518, a change of −6.2%.
Where is Bălteni?
Bălteni is in Olt County. Latitude 44.456, longitude 24.539.
Existing dwellings: what is the figure for Bălteni?
In Bălteni, “Existing dwellings” stands at 801 (2025), ranking 2,792 of 3,181 localities; the national median is 1,464.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Bălteni?
In Bălteni, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 54.0 m³ (2025), ranking 343 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Which localities border Bălteni?
The nearest to Bălteni are Perieți (5.1 km), Valea Mare (7.1 km), Potcoava (8.4 km), Priseaca (10 km), Brebeni (10 km).