Bobicești: population and statistics
Bobicești has a population of 3,009 (2026) across 51.5 km², or 58.4 people per km². It ranks 1,578 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −1.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,009 residents
- 51.5 km²
- 58 people/km²
Key points
Among the 112 localities in Olt County, Bobicești ranks No. 26 by population.
Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants: 4.0 ‰ in Bobicești, compared with an average of 7.9 ‰ in Olt County and 29.5 ‰ nationally.
Bobicești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (47 businesses).
Bobicești in numbers
Where is Bobicești?
Neighbouring localities
- Balș5.3 km · 19,018
- Oboga6.0 km · 1,598
- Baldovinești7.1 km · 988
- Bârza7.7 km · 2,481
- Morunglav9.2 km · 2,074
- Găneasa10 km · 3,432
- Călui10 km · 1,336
- Găvănești10 km · 1,718
Localities of similar size
Population of Bobicești over time
Bobicești had 3,049 residents in 2016 and 3,009 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,003 |
| 2022 | 2,973 |
| 2023 | 2,980 |
| 2024 | 2,971 |
| 2025 | 3,024 |
| 2026 | 3,009 |
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,218 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Balș (19,018 residents), 5.3 km away.
All indicators for Bobicești
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 | Bobicești | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.9 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 660 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.9 ‰ | 19.5 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,660 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.6 ‰ | 5.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,716 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.6 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 736 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bobicești | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.64 km | 7.19 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,158 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.66 ‰ | 1.41 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,992 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,457 | 211,826 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,601 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 484.2 ‰ | 526.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,589 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 49.0 m² | 47.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,736 of 3,163 |
Energy
| Indicator | Bobicești | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.42 km | 3.43 km | 6.17 km | ranked 588 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 87 m³ | 4,558 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 891 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bobicești | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 38.2 ‰ | 37.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 948 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.99 ‰ | 2.31 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 940 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bobicești | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 62 ‰ | 187 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,817 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 4.3% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 834 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Bobicești | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.0 ‰ | 7.9 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,128 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Bobicești | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 44.2 m³ | 38.9 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 536 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.64 km | 4.04 km | 4.05 km | ranked 337 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Bobicești | 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 | Bobicești | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 68 ‰ | 137 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,530 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,683 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Bobicești
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 trade60 · 22.8%
- Construction47 · 17.9%
- Manufacturing27 · 10.3%
- Transport and storage27 · 10.3%
- Accommodation and food services21 · 8.0%
- Administrative and support services17 · 6.5%
- Professional, scientific and technical14 · 5.3%
- Other service activities12 · 4.6%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)47 · 17.9%
- Specialised construction activities45 · 17.1%
- Construction of buildings38 · 14.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)31 · 11.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines26 · 9.9%
- Civil engineering24 · 9.1%
- Food and beverage service activities20 · 7.6%
- Real estate activities10 · 3.8%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles9 · 3.4%
- Manufacture of food products7 · 2.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bobicești?
Bobicești has 3,009 residents (2026), ranking 1,578 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Bobicești?
Bobicești covers 51.5 km², with a density of 58 people per km².
Is the population of Bobicești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bobicești went from 3,049 to 3,009, a change of −1.3%.
Where is Bobicești?
Bobicești is in Olt County. Latitude 44.388, longitude 24.146.
Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Bobicești?
In Bobicești, “Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 87 m³ (2025), ranking 891 of 1,023 localities; the national median is 269 m³.
Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bobicești?
In Bobicești, “Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 4.0 ‰ (2025), ranking 1,128 of 1,362 localities; the national median is 11.8 ‰.
Which localities border Bobicești?
The nearest to Bobicești are Balș (5.3 km), Oboga (6.0 km), Baldovinești (7.1 km), Bârza (7.7 km), Morunglav (9.2 km).