Colonești (Olt County): population and statistics
Colonești has a population of 1,433 (2026) across 49.0 km², or 29.2 people per km². It ranks 2,786 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −14.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,433 residents
- 49.0 km²
- 29 people/km²
Key points
Among the 112 localities in Olt County, Colonești ranks No. 91 by population.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: 34.89 ‰ in Colonești, compared with an average of 1.82 ‰ in Olt County and 3.20 ‰ nationally.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: 20.24 km in Colonești, compared with an average of 4.04 km in Olt County and 3.05 km nationally.
Colonești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (20 businesses).
Colonești in numbers
Where is Colonești?
Neighbouring localities
- Optași-Măgura6.6 km · 986
- Tătulești7.2 km · 762
- Bărăști7.7 km · 1,130
- Lunca Corbului8.5 km · 2,406
- Stolnici10 km · 2,639
- Sârbii-Măgura11 km · 1,658
- Scornicești11 km · 11,139
- Săpata13 km · 1,502
Localities of similar size
Population of Colonești over time
Colonești had 1,672 residents in 2016 and 1,433 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,476 |
| 2022 | 1,430 |
| 2023 | 1,418 |
| 2024 | 1,414 |
| 2025 | 1,380 |
| 2026 | 1,433 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Olt County for “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- Number 1 in Olt County for “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,866 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.1 times lower than the national average.
All indicators for Colonești
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 | Colonești | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 76.1 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 24 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.7 ‰ | 19.5 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 362 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.2 ‰ | 5.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,790 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.9 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 256 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Colonești | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.24 km | 7.19 km | 7.67 km | ranked 152 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.40 ‰ | 1.41 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,300 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,297 | 211,826 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,886 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 905.1 ‰ | 526.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 59 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 39.2 m² | 47.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,780 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 34.89 ‰ | 1.82 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 8 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Colonești | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.86 km | 3.43 km | 6.17 km | ranked 121 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 204 m³ | 4,558 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 641 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Colonești | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 37.0 ‰ | 37.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,003 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.70 ‰ | 2.31 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,784 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Colonești | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 64 ‰ | 187 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,753 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 5.7% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 577 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Colonești | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 27.2 m³ | 38.9 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,328 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.24 km | 4.04 km | 4.05 km | ranked 14 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Colonești | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.40 ‰ | 1.96 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 343 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.40 ‰ | 0.67 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 38 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Colonești | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 70 ‰ | 137 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,463 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 387 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Colonești
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 trade29 · 24.4%
- Transport and storage21 · 17.6%
- Construction15 · 12.6%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing9 · 7.6%
- Manufacturing9 · 7.6%
- Administrative and support services9 · 7.6%
- Accommodation and food services8 · 6.7%
- Other service activities5 · 4.2%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)20 · 16.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines20 · 16.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)15 · 12.6%
- Specialised construction activities14 · 11.8%
- Construction of buildings11 · 9.2%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services9 · 7.6%
- Civil engineering8 · 6.7%
- Warehousing and transport support activities8 · 6.7%
- Food and beverage service activities6 · 5.0%
- Head offices and management consultancy4 · 3.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Colonești?
Colonești has 1,433 residents (2026), ranking 2,786 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Colonești?
Colonești covers 49.0 km², with a density of 29 people per km².
Is the population of Colonești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Colonești went from 1,672 to 1,433, a change of −14.3%.
Where is Colonești?
Colonești is in Olt County. Latitude 44.640, longitude 24.677.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Colonești?
In Colonești, “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 34.89 ‰ (2025), ranking 8 of 1,926 localities; the national median is 1.30 ‰.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Colonești?
In Colonești, “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 20.24 km (2025), ranking 14 of 1,695 localities; the national median is 4.05 km.
Which localities border Colonești?
The nearest to Colonești are Optași-Măgura (6.6 km), Tătulești (7.2 km), Bărăști (7.7 km), Lunca Corbului (8.5 km), Stolnici (10 km).