Bârza: population and statistics
Bârza has a population of 2,481 (2026) across 23.2 km², or 107 people per km². It ranks 1,931 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −5.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,481 residents
- 23.2 km²
- 107 people/km²
Key points
Among the 112 localities in Olt County, Bârza ranks No. 42 by population.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 26 ‰ in Bârza, compared with an average of 187 ‰ in Olt County and 252 ‰ nationally.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 25.0 ‰ in Bârza, compared with an average of 19.5 ‰ in Olt County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Bârza: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (27 businesses).
Bârza in numbers
Where is Bârza?
Neighbouring localities
- Pârșcoveni3.9 km · 2,725
- Voineasa5.0 km · 2,003
- Bobicești7.7 km · 3,009
- Balș7.7 km · 19,018
- Șopârlița8.0 km · 1,096
- Dobrun9.0 km · 1,380
- Piatra-Olt9.4 km · 6,225
- Brâncoveni10 km · 2,378
Localities of similar size
Population of Bârza over time
Bârza had 2,634 residents in 2016 and 2,481 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,575 |
| 2022 | 2,537 |
| 2023 | 2,528 |
| 2024 | 2,511 |
| 2025 | 2,497 |
| 2026 | 2,481 |
Did you know?
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,245 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Pârșcoveni, 3.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Balș (19,018 residents), 7.7 km away.
All indicators for Bârza
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 | Bârza | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.2 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 634 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 25.0 ‰ | 19.5 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 257 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.1 ‰ | 5.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,015 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.1 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,843 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bârza | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.64 km | 7.19 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,884 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.81 ‰ | 1.41 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,833 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,073 | 211,826 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,310 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 432.5 ‰ | 526.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,251 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 45.9 m² | 47.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,123 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.81 ‰ | 1.82 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,275 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bârza | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 24.6 ‰ | 37.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,009 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.02 ‰ | 2.31 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,641 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bârza | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 26 ‰ | 187 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 3,020 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.4% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 1,101 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Bârza | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 39.1 m³ | 38.9 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 703 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.81 km | 4.04 km | 4.05 km | ranked 413 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Bârza | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.40 ‰ | 1.96 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,963 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.40 ‰ | 0.67 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,772 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Bârza | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 74 ‰ | 137 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,297 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,308 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Bârza
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 · 24.8%
- Transport and storage18 · 13.1%
- Manufacturing14 · 10.2%
- Construction14 · 10.2%
- Administrative and support services13 · 9.5%
- Water supply, sewerage and waste management11 · 8.0%
- Accommodation and food services6 · 4.4%
- Professional, scientific and technical5 · 3.6%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)27 · 19.7%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)15 · 10.9%
- Specialised construction activities14 · 10.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines12 · 8.8%
- Waste collection, treatment and disposal; materials recovery10 · 7.3%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities10 · 7.3%
- Manufacture of fabricated metal products9 · 6.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities9 · 6.6%
- Construction of buildings8 · 5.8%
- Food and beverage service activities6 · 4.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bârza?
Bârza has 2,481 residents (2026), ranking 1,931 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Bârza?
Bârza covers 23.2 km², with a density of 107 people per km².
Is the population of Bârza growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bârza went from 2,634 to 2,481, a change of −5.8%.
Where is Bârza?
Bârza is in Olt County. Latitude 44.326, longitude 24.187.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bârza?
In Bârza, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 26 ‰ (2024), ranking 3,020 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bârza?
In Bârza, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 25.0 ‰ (2025), ranking 257 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Which localities border Bârza?
The nearest to Bârza are Pârșcoveni (3.9 km), Voineasa (5.0 km), Bobicești (7.7 km), Balș (7.7 km), Șopârlița (8.0 km).