Deveselu: population and statistics
Deveselu has a population of 2,963 (2026) across 56.0 km², or 52.9 people per km². It ranks 1,625 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −7.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,963 residents
- 56.0 km²
- 53 people/km²
Key points
Among the 112 localities in Olt County, Deveselu ranks No. 28 by population.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 84.4 m³ in Deveselu, compared with an average of 38.9 m³ in Olt County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.01 ‰ in Deveselu, compared with an average of 0.67 ‰ in Olt County and 0.60 ‰ nationally.
Deveselu: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (44 businesses).
Deveselu in numbers
Where is Deveselu?
Neighbouring localities
- Vlădila6.2 km · 1,846
- Traian6.5 km · 2,713
- Gostavățu7.1 km · 2,508
- Stoenești7.2 km · 2,064
- Caracal8.2 km · 31,024
- Studina10 km · 2,501
- Fărcașele10 km · 4,419
- Băbiciu10 km · 1,910
Localities of similar size
Population of Deveselu over time
Deveselu had 3,212 residents in 2016 and 2,963 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,090 |
| 2022 | 3,043 |
| 2023 | 3,029 |
| 2024 | 3,001 |
| 2025 | 2,972 |
| 2026 | 2,963 |
Did you know?
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,843 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Vlădila, 6.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Caracal (31,024 residents), 8.2 km away.
All indicators for Deveselu
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 | Deveselu | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.6 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 696 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.9 ‰ | 19.5 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,400 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.1 ‰ | 5.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,450 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.5 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,176 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Deveselu | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.48 km | 7.19 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,640 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.35 ‰ | 1.41 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,342 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,274 | 211,826 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,930 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 430.0 ‰ | 526.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,296 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 49.8 m² | 47.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,634 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Deveselu | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 30.0 ‰ | 37.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,532 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.69 ‰ | 2.31 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,950 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Deveselu | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 51 ‰ | 187 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,178 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.3% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 1,123 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Deveselu | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 84.4 m³ | 38.9 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 116 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.48 km | 4.04 km | 4.05 km | ranked 443 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Deveselu | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.01 ‰ | 1.96 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 487 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.01 ‰ | 0.67 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 130 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Deveselu | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 61 ‰ | 137 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,730 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,642 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Deveselu
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 trade50 · 32.7%
- Construction18 · 11.8%
- Accommodation and food services16 · 10.5%
- Transport and storage15 · 9.8%
- Manufacturing11 · 7.2%
- Administrative and support services10 · 6.5%
- Professional, scientific and technical8 · 5.2%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing7 · 4.6%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)44 · 28.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)22 · 14.4%
- Specialised construction activities17 · 11.1%
- Construction of buildings16 · 10.5%
- Food and beverage service activities16 · 10.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines12 · 7.8%
- Civil engineering10 · 6.5%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)8 · 5.2%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services6 · 3.9%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities6 · 3.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Deveselu?
Deveselu has 2,963 residents (2026), ranking 1,625 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Deveselu?
Deveselu covers 56.0 km², with a density of 53 people per km².
Is the population of Deveselu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Deveselu went from 3,212 to 2,963, a change of −7.8%.
Where is Deveselu?
Deveselu is in Olt County. Latitude 44.056, longitude 24.415.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Deveselu?
In Deveselu, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 84.4 m³ (2025), ranking 116 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Deveselu?
In Deveselu, “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.01 ‰ (2024), ranking 130 of 2,807 localities; the national median is 0.46 ‰.
Which localities border Deveselu?
The nearest to Deveselu are Vlădila (6.2 km), Traian (6.5 km), Gostavățu (7.1 km), Stoenești (7.2 km), Caracal (8.2 km).