Drăgănești-Olt: population and statistics
Drăgănești-Olt has a population of 11,092 (2026) across 80.0 km², or 139 people per km². It ranks 213 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −7.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 11,092 residents
- 80.0 km²
- 139 people/km²
Key points
Among the 112 localities in Olt County, Drăgănești-Olt ranks No. 6 by population.
Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.3 ‰ in Drăgănești-Olt, compared with an average of 7.9 ‰ in Olt County and 29.5 ‰ nationally.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.18 ‰ in Drăgănești-Olt, compared with an average of 0.67 ‰ in Olt County and 0.60 ‰ nationally.
Drăgănești-Olt: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (183 businesses).
Drăgănești-Olt in numbers
Where is Drăgănești-Olt?
Neighbouring localities
- Dăneasa6.2 km · 3,178
- Fărcașele7.7 km · 4,419
- Izvoarele7.8 km · 3,215
- Stoenești8.8 km · 2,064
- Mărunței9.4 km · 3,575
- Stoicănești12 km · 2,198
- Vâlcele13 km · 2,128
- Fălcoiu13 km · 3,543
Localities of similar size
Population of Drăgănești-Olt over time
Drăgănești-Olt had 12,024 residents in 2016 and 11,092 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 11,562 |
| 2022 | 11,430 |
| 2023 | 11,295 |
| 2024 | 11,222 |
| 2025 | 11,151 |
| 2026 | 11,092 |
Did you know?
- “Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- “Existing dwellings”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 11,209 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Dăneasa, 6.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Caracal (31,024 residents), 18 km away.
All indicators for Drăgănești-Olt
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 | Drăgănești-Olt | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.1 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,032 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.1 ‰ | 19.5 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,846 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.8 ‰ | 5.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,139 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.1 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,843 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Drăgănești-Olt | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.84 km | 7.19 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,472 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.45 ‰ | 1.41 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,198 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 4,878 | 211,826 | 10,177,161 | ranked 216 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 439.8 ‰ | 526.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,157 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 46.5 m² | 47.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,033 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.54 ‰ | 1.82 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,521 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Drăgănești-Olt | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.60 km | 3.43 km | 6.17 km | ranked 671 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 216 m³ | 4,558 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 612 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Drăgănești-Olt | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 44.4 ‰ | 37.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 684 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.43 ‰ | 2.31 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,308 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Drăgănești-Olt | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 118 ‰ | 187 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 803 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.8% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 1,853 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Drăgănești-Olt | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.0 nights | 0.5 | 0.4 | ranked 1,070 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3 ‰ | 284 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 1,211 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.3 ‰ | 7.9 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,340 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Drăgănești-Olt | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 18.0 m³ | 38.9 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,916 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.51 km | 4.04 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,437 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Drăgănești-Olt | 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) | 0.18 ‰ | 0.67 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,696 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.36 ‰ | 0.75 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,479 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Drăgănești-Olt | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 158 ‰ | 137 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 279 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,760 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Drăgănești-Olt
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 trade290 · 28.1%
- Construction185 · 17.9%
- Transport and storage103 · 10.0%
- Manufacturing91 · 8.8%
- Administrative and support services67 · 6.5%
- Accommodation and food services60 · 5.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical49 · 4.7%
- Information and communication35 · 3.4%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)183 · 17.7%
- Specialised construction activities173 · 16.7%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)154 · 14.9%
- Construction of buildings140 · 13.6%
- Civil engineering102 · 9.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines82 · 7.9%
- Food and beverage service activities58 · 5.6%
- Manufacture of fabricated metal products40 · 3.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities36 · 3.5%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities33 · 3.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Drăgănești-Olt?
Drăgănești-Olt has 11,092 residents (2026), ranking 213 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Drăgănești-Olt?
Drăgănești-Olt covers 80.0 km², with a density of 139 people per km².
Is the population of Drăgănești-Olt growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Drăgănești-Olt went from 12,024 to 11,092, a change of −7.8%.
Where is Drăgănești-Olt?
Drăgănești-Olt is in Olt County. Latitude 44.170, longitude 24.530.
Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Drăgănești-Olt?
In Drăgănești-Olt, “Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.3 ‰ (2025), ranking 1,340 of 1,362 localities; the national median is 11.8 ‰.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Drăgănești-Olt?
In Drăgănești-Olt, “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.18 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,696 of 2,807 localities; the national median is 0.46 ‰.
Which localities border Drăgănești-Olt?
The nearest to Drăgănești-Olt are Dăneasa (6.2 km), Fărcașele (7.7 km), Izvoarele (7.8 km), Stoenești (8.8 km), Mărunței (9.4 km).