Cilieni: population and statistics
Cilieni has a population of 2,812 (2026) across 57.4 km², or 49.0 people per km². It ranks 1,715 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −13.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,812 residents
- 57.4 km²
- 49 people/km²
Key points
Among the 112 localities in Olt County, Cilieni ranks No. 30 by population.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.36 ‰ in Cilieni, compared with an average of 1.41 ‰ in Olt County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 3.6 ‰ in Cilieni, compared with an average of 5.9 ‰ in Olt County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Cilieni: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (28 businesses).
Cilieni in numbers
Where is Cilieni?
Neighbouring localities
- Rusănești4.2 km · 3,750
- Tia Mare6.0 km · 3,750
- Vișina6.7 km · 2,545
- Izbiceni11 km · 4,132
- Scărișoara11 km · 2,905
- Slobozia Mândra12 km · 1,222
- Studina12 km · 2,501
- Brastavățu12 km · 3,804
Localities of similar size
Population of Cilieni over time
Cilieni had 3,233 residents in 2016 and 2,812 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,982 |
| 2022 | 2,948 |
| 2023 | 2,918 |
| 2024 | 2,898 |
| 2025 | 2,858 |
| 2026 | 2,812 |
Did you know?
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,035 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Rusănești, 4.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Corabia (15,704 residents), 13 km away.
All indicators for Cilieni
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 | Cilieni | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.9 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,948 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.8 ‰ | 19.5 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,679 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.6 ‰ | 5.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,951 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.7 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 722 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Cilieni | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.36 ‰ | 1.41 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,285 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,186 | 211,826 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,096 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 421.8 ‰ | 526.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,405 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 57.5 m² | 47.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 821 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.71 ‰ | 1.82 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,356 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Cilieni | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 22.4 ‰ | 37.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,204 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.42 ‰ | 2.31 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,214 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Cilieni | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 47 ‰ | 187 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,331 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.2% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 1,157 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Cilieni | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.07 ‰ | 1.96 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 451 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.71 ‰ | 0.67 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 451 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Cilieni | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 128 ‰ | 137 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 580 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,518 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Cilieni
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 trade33 · 23.1%
- Accommodation and food services15 · 10.5%
- Manufacturing14 · 9.8%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing12 · 8.4%
- Transport and storage11 · 7.7%
- Administrative and support services10 · 7.0%
- Construction9 · 6.3%
- Real estate8 · 5.6%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)28 · 19.6%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)20 · 14.0%
- Food and beverage service activities14 · 9.8%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services11 · 7.7%
- Office administration and business support activities10 · 7.0%
- Manufacture of food products9 · 6.3%
- Specialised construction activities8 · 5.6%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines8 · 5.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities8 · 5.6%
- Real estate activities8 · 5.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Cilieni?
Cilieni has 2,812 residents (2026), ranking 1,715 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Cilieni?
Cilieni covers 57.4 km², with a density of 49 people per km².
Is the population of Cilieni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Cilieni went from 3,233 to 2,812, a change of −13.0%.
Where is Cilieni?
Cilieni is in Olt County. Latitude 43.887, longitude 24.561.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Cilieni?
In Cilieni, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.36 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,285 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Cilieni?
In Cilieni, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 3.6 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,951 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Which localities border Cilieni?
The nearest to Cilieni are Rusănești (4.2 km), Tia Mare (6.0 km), Vișina (6.7 km), Izbiceni (11 km), Scărișoara (11 km).