Corabia: population and statistics
Corabia has a population of 15,704 (2026) across 126.8 km², or 124 people per km². It ranks 146 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −14.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 15,704 residents
- 126.8 km²
- 124 people/km²
Key points
Among the 112 localities in Olt County, Corabia ranks No. 4 by population.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 3.88 ‰ in Corabia, compared with an average of 1.96 ‰ in Olt County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Corabia: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (282 businesses).
Corabia in numbers
Where is Corabia?
Neighbouring localities
- Gârcov8.7 km · 2,037
- Vișina10 km · 2,545
- Orlea11 km · 1,879
- Izbiceni12 km · 4,132
- Vădastra13 km · 1,144
- Tia Mare13 km · 3,750
- Cilieni13 km · 2,812
- Giuvărăști14 km · 1,908
Localities of similar size
Population of Corabia over time
Corabia had 18,281 residents in 2016 and 15,704 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 16,862 |
| 2022 | 16,572 |
| 2023 | 16,301 |
| 2024 | 16,135 |
| 2025 | 15,884 |
| 2026 | 15,704 |
Did you know?
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “Existing dwellings”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 17,766 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Gârcov, 8.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Turnu Măgurele (24,867 residents), 30 km away.
All indicators for Corabia
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 | Corabia | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.5 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,955 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.2 ‰ | 19.5 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 868 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.9 ‰ | 5.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,547 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.0 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,885 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Corabia | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.57 km | 7.19 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,327 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.76 ‰ | 1.41 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,891 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 7,542 | 211,826 | 10,177,161 | ranked 135 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 480.3 ‰ | 526.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,642 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 47.8 m² | 47.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,871 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.42 ‰ | 1.82 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 519 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Corabia | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.78 km | 3.43 km | 6.17 km | ranked 769 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 245 m³ | 4,558 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 551 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Corabia | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 39.8 ‰ | 37.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 867 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.91 ‰ | 2.31 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,739 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Corabia | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 157 ‰ | 187 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 557 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 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Corabia | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.8 nights | 0.5 | 0.4 | ranked 391 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 284 ‰ | 284 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 531 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.3 ‰ | 7.9 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,021 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Corabia | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 24.0 m³ | 38.9 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,519 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.20 km | 4.04 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,284 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Corabia | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 3.88 ‰ | 1.96 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 86 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.51 ‰ | 0.67 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,125 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.51 ‰ | 0.75 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 980 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Corabia | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 157 ‰ | 137 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 287 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,272 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Corabia
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 trade376 · 28.6%
- Transport and storage120 · 9.1%
- Manufacturing103 · 7.8%
- Construction103 · 7.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical93 · 7.1%
- Administrative and support services89 · 6.8%
- Accommodation and food services82 · 6.2%
- Other service activities75 · 5.7%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)282 · 21.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)188 · 14.3%
- Specialised construction activities96 · 7.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines92 · 7.0%
- Food and beverage service activities77 · 5.9%
- Construction of buildings63 · 4.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities60 · 4.6%
- Head offices and management consultancy50 · 3.8%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services48 · 3.7%
- Civil engineering48 · 3.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Corabia?
Corabia has 15,704 residents (2026), ranking 146 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Corabia?
Corabia covers 126.8 km², with a density of 124 people per km².
Is the population of Corabia growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Corabia went from 18,281 to 15,704, a change of −14.1%.
Where is Corabia?
Corabia is in Olt County. Latitude 43.774, longitude 24.503.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Corabia?
In Corabia, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 3.88 ‰ (2024), ranking 86 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Existing dwellings: what is the figure for Corabia?
In Corabia, “Existing dwellings” stands at 7,542 (2025), ranking 135 of 3,181 localities; the national median is 1,464.
Which localities border Corabia?
The nearest to Corabia are Gârcov (8.7 km), Vișina (10 km), Orlea (11 km), Izbiceni (12 km), Vădastra (13 km).