Dăneasa: population and statistics
Dăneasa has a population of 3,178 (2026) across 57.8 km², or 55.0 people per km². It ranks 1,461 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −13.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,178 residents
- 57.8 km²
- 55 people/km²
Key points
Among the 112 localities in Olt County, Dăneasa ranks No. 24 by population.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 25.5 ‰ in Dăneasa, compared with an average of 19.5 ‰ in Olt County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 37.6 m² in Dăneasa, compared with an average of 47.1 m² in Olt County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Dăneasa: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (33 businesses).
Dăneasa in numbers
Where is Dăneasa?
Neighbouring localities
- Drăgănești-Olt6.2 km · 11,092
- Stoenești6.7 km · 2,064
- Gostavățu8.5 km · 2,508
- Sprâncenata9.0 km · 2,097
- Radomirești9.1 km · 2,448
- Băbiciu10 km · 1,910
- Fărcașele10 km · 4,419
- Izvoarele13 km · 3,215
Localities of similar size
Population of Dăneasa over time
Dăneasa had 3,667 residents in 2016 and 3,178 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,421 |
| 2022 | 3,363 |
| 2023 | 3,313 |
| 2024 | 3,258 |
| 2025 | 3,233 |
| 2026 | 3,178 |
Did you know?
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: lower than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,095 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Drăgănești-Olt (11,092 residents), 6.2 km away.
All indicators for Dăneasa
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 | Dăneasa | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.4 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,728 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 25.5 ‰ | 19.5 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 227 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.0 ‰ | 5.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,024 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.5 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,176 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Dăneasa | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.26 ‰ | 1.41 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,411 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,532 | 211,826 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,479 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 482.1 ‰ | 526.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,620 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 37.6 m² | 47.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,880 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.31 ‰ | 1.82 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,755 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Dăneasa | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 24.5 ‰ | 37.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,020 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.52 ‰ | 2.31 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,240 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Dăneasa | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 58 ‰ | 187 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,945 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 4.4% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 813 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Dăneasa | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.63 ‰ | 1.96 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,081 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.63 ‰ | 0.67 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 668 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Dăneasa | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 88 ‰ | 137 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,700 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,857 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Dăneasa
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 trade44 · 28.6%
- Construction24 · 15.6%
- Transport and storage18 · 11.7%
- Accommodation and food services14 · 9.1%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing10 · 6.5%
- Manufacturing10 · 6.5%
- Administrative and support services10 · 6.5%
- Professional, scientific and technical6 · 3.9%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)33 · 21.4%
- Specialised construction activities24 · 15.6%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)21 · 13.6%
- Food and beverage service activities14 · 9.1%
- Construction of buildings13 · 8.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines13 · 8.4%
- Civil engineering12 · 7.8%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services10 · 6.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities8 · 5.2%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles6 · 3.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Dăneasa?
Dăneasa has 3,178 residents (2026), ranking 1,461 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Dăneasa?
Dăneasa covers 57.8 km², with a density of 55 people per km².
Is the population of Dăneasa growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Dăneasa went from 3,667 to 3,178, a change of −13.3%.
Where is Dăneasa?
Dăneasa is in Olt County. Latitude 44.119, longitude 24.563.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Dăneasa?
In Dăneasa, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 25.5 ‰ (2025), ranking 227 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Dăneasa?
In Dăneasa, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 37.6 m² (2025), ranking 2,880 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Which localities border Dăneasa?
The nearest to Dăneasa are Drăgănești-Olt (6.2 km), Stoenești (6.7 km), Gostavățu (8.5 km), Sprâncenata (9.0 km), Radomirești (9.1 km).