Coteana: population and statistics
Coteana has a population of 1,912 (2026) across 44.8 km², or 42.7 people per km². It ranks 2,399 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −14.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,912 residents
- 44.8 km²
- 43 people/km²
Key points
Among the 112 localities in Olt County, Coteana ranks No. 65 by population.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.05 ‰ in Coteana, compared with an average of 0.67 ‰ in Olt County and 0.60 ‰ nationally.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 80.5 m³ in Coteana, compared with an average of 38.9 m³ in Olt County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Coteana: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (28 businesses).
Coteana in numbers
Where is Coteana?
Neighbouring localities
- Ipotești4.6 km · 1,523
- Mărunței6.7 km · 3,575
- Vâlcele7.7 km · 2,128
- Brebeni8.3 km · 2,577
- Osica de Sus10 km · 4,389
- Izvoarele10 km · 3,215
- Schitu10 km · 2,391
- Milcov10 km · 1,507
Localities of similar size
Population of Coteana over time
Coteana had 2,246 residents in 2016 and 1,912 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,076 |
| 2022 | 2,031 |
| 2023 | 1,974 |
| 2024 | 1,947 |
| 2025 | 1,928 |
| 2026 | 1,912 |
Did you know?
- “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- “Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,272 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Ipotești, 4.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Mărunței (3,575 residents), 6.7 km away.
All indicators for Coteana
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 | Coteana | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.9 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 908 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.3 ‰ | 19.5 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,290 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) | 15.7 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 910 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Coteana | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.00 km | 7.19 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,285 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.62 ‰ | 1.41 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 680 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,263 | 211,826 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,945 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 660.6 ‰ | 526.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 372 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 45.5 m² | 47.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,166 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Coteana | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 38.7 ‰ | 37.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 917 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.14 ‰ | 2.31 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 852 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Coteana | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 99 ‰ | 187 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,037 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.2% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 1,627 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Coteana | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.1 nights | 0.5 | 0.4 | ranked 868 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16 ‰ | 284 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 1,122 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.1 ‰ | 7.9 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,210 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Coteana | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 80.5 m³ | 38.9 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 131 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.07 km | 4.04 km | 4.05 km | ranked 645 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Coteana | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.05 ‰ | 1.96 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 465 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.05 ‰ | 0.67 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 114 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.52 ‰ | 0.75 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 951 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Coteana | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 65 ‰ | 137 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,617 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 793 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Coteana
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 trade36 · 22.8%
- Transport and storage23 · 14.6%
- Manufacturing17 · 10.8%
- Construction16 · 10.1%
- Administrative and support services12 · 7.6%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing10 · 6.3%
- Professional, scientific and technical8 · 5.1%
- Accommodation and food services6 · 3.8%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)28 · 17.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)22 · 13.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines18 · 11.4%
- Specialised construction activities16 · 10.1%
- Construction of buildings10 · 6.3%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services9 · 5.7%
- Warehousing and transport support activities9 · 5.7%
- Office administration and business support activities8 · 5.1%
- Civil engineering7 · 4.4%
- Food and beverage service activities6 · 3.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Coteana?
Coteana has 1,912 residents (2026), ranking 2,399 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Coteana?
Coteana covers 44.8 km², with a density of 43 people per km².
Is the population of Coteana growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Coteana went from 2,246 to 1,912, a change of −14.9%.
Where is Coteana?
Coteana is in Olt County. Latitude 44.299, longitude 24.456.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Coteana?
In Coteana, “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.05 ‰ (2024), ranking 114 of 2,807 localities; the national median is 0.46 ‰.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Coteana?
In Coteana, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 80.5 m³ (2025), ranking 131 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Which localities border Coteana?
The nearest to Coteana are Ipotești (4.6 km), Mărunței (6.7 km), Vâlcele (7.7 km), Brebeni (8.3 km), Osica de Sus (10 km).