Corbu (Olt County): population and statistics
Corbu has a population of 2,092 (2026) across 49.8 km², or 42.0 people per km². It ranks 2,262 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −8.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,092 residents
- 49.8 km²
- 42 people/km²
Key points
Among the 112 localities in Olt County, Corbu ranks No. 58 by population.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.96 ‰ in Corbu, compared with an average of 0.67 ‰ in Olt County and 0.60 ‰ nationally.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 12.0 ‰ in Corbu, compared with an average of 5.9 ‰ in Olt County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Corbu: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (23 businesses).
Corbu in numbers
Where is Corbu?
Neighbouring localities
- Potcoava5.3 km · 5,412
- Hârsești7.3 km · 1,962
- Sârbii-Măgura8.0 km · 1,658
- Icoana8.5 km · 1,501
- Bârla9.1 km · 3,797
- Optași-Măgura13 km · 986
- Movileni13 km · 3,008
- Bălteni14 km · 1,518
Localities of similar size
Population of Corbu over time
Corbu had 2,287 residents in 2016 and 2,092 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,171 |
| 2022 | 2,128 |
| 2023 | 2,129 |
| 2024 | 2,121 |
| 2025 | 2,120 |
| 2026 | 2,092 |
Did you know?
- “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,980 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Potcoava (5,412 residents), 5.3 km away.
All indicators for Corbu
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 | Corbu | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.0 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,794 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.1 ‰ | 19.5 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,106 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.0 ‰ | 5.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 177 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.7 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 571 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Corbu | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.52 km | 7.19 km | 7.67 km | ranked 819 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.48 ‰ | 1.41 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,164 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,339 | 211,826 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,812 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 640.1 ‰ | 526.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 449 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 50.7 m² | 47.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,522 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Corbu | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 23.4 ‰ | 37.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,120 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 | Corbu | 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) | 3.9% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 948 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Corbu | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 15.8 m³ | 38.9 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,074 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.10 km | 4.04 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,310 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Corbu | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.96 ‰ | 1.96 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 533 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.96 ‰ | 0.67 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 160 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Corbu | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 83 ‰ | 137 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,917 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 924 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Corbu
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 trade27 · 22.7%
- Transport and storage17 · 14.3%
- Construction16 · 13.4%
- Accommodation and food services10 · 8.4%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing8 · 6.7%
- Manufacturing8 · 6.7%
- Other service activities8 · 6.7%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation6 · 5.0%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)23 · 19.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines17 · 14.3%
- Specialised construction activities16 · 13.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)13 · 10.9%
- Food and beverage service activities10 · 8.4%
- Construction of buildings8 · 6.7%
- Repair of computers and personal and household goods7 · 5.9%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services6 · 5.0%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities6 · 5.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities5 · 4.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Corbu?
Corbu has 2,092 residents (2026), ranking 2,262 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Corbu?
Corbu covers 49.8 km², with a density of 42 people per km².
Is the population of Corbu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Corbu went from 2,287 to 2,092, a change of −8.5%.
Where is Corbu?
Corbu is in Olt County. Latitude 44.475, longitude 24.709.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Corbu?
In Corbu, “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.96 ‰ (2024), ranking 160 of 2,807 localities; the national median is 0.46 ‰.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Corbu?
In Corbu, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 12.0 ‰ (2025), ranking 177 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Which localities border Corbu?
The nearest to Corbu are Potcoava (5.3 km), Hârsești (7.3 km), Sârbii-Măgura (8.0 km), Icoana (8.5 km), Bârla (9.1 km).