Drăghiceni: population and statistics
Drăghiceni has a population of 1,763 (2026) across 30.3 km², or 58.2 people per km². It ranks 2,540 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −1.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,763 residents
- 30.3 km²
- 58 people/km²
Key points
Among the 112 localities in Olt County, Drăghiceni ranks No. 73 by population.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 67.5 m³ in Drăghiceni, compared with an average of 38.9 m³ in Olt County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.57 ‰ in Drăghiceni, compared with an average of 2.31 ‰ in Olt County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
Drăghiceni: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (14 businesses).
Drăghiceni in numbers
Where is Drăghiceni?
Neighbouring localities
- Dioști5.6 km · 2,596
- Cezieni6.2 km · 1,502
- Caracal7.9 km · 31,024
- Dobrosloveni10 km · 3,542
- Redea10 km · 2,405
- Teslui11 km · 1,930
- Osica de Jos11 km · 1,479
- Dobrun13 km · 1,380
Localities of similar size
Population of Drăghiceni over time
Drăghiceni had 1,783 residents in 2016 and 1,763 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,797 |
| 2022 | 1,787 |
| 2023 | 1,790 |
| 2024 | 1,792 |
| 2025 | 1,786 |
| 2026 | 1,763 |
Did you know?
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 92% of localities.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of localities.
- “Existing dwellings”: lower than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,245 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Dioști, 5.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Caracal (31,024 residents), 7.9 km away.
All indicators for Drăghiceni
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 | Drăghiceni | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.2 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,770 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.7 ‰ | 19.5 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,195 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.1 ‰ | 5.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,462 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.8 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,259 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Drăghiceni | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.43 km | 7.19 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,418 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 745 | 211,826 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,870 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 422.6 ‰ | 526.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,390 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 43.4 m² | 47.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,392 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Drăghiceni | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 20.4 ‰ | 37.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,391 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.57 ‰ | 2.31 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,880 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Drăghiceni | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 56 ‰ | 187 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,003 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.7% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 1,366 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Drăghiceni | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 67.5 m³ | 38.9 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 202 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Drăghiceni | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.57 ‰ | 1.96 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,258 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.57 ‰ | 0.67 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 870 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Drăghiceni | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 70 ‰ | 137 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,463 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 643 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Drăghiceni
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 trade17 · 27.4%
- Construction7 · 11.3%
- Accommodation and food services7 · 11.3%
- Other service activities6 · 9.7%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing5 · 8.1%
- Real estate4 · 6.5%
- Administrative and support services4 · 6.5%
- Transport and storage3 · 4.8%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)14 · 22.6%
- Food and beverage service activities7 · 11.3%
- Specialised construction activities6 · 9.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)6 · 9.7%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services5 · 8.1%
- Other personal service activities5 · 8.1%
- Construction of buildings4 · 6.5%
- Real estate activities4 · 6.5%
- Office administration and business support activities4 · 6.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Drăghiceni?
Drăghiceni has 1,763 residents (2026), ranking 2,540 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Drăghiceni?
Drăghiceni covers 30.3 km², with a density of 58 people per km².
Is the population of Drăghiceni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Drăghiceni went from 1,783 to 1,763, a change of −1.1%.
Where is Drăghiceni?
Drăghiceni is in Olt County. Latitude 44.133, longitude 24.246.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Drăghiceni?
In Drăghiceni, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 67.5 m³ (2025), ranking 202 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Drăghiceni?
In Drăghiceni, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.57 ‰ (2026), ranking 2,880 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
Which localities border Drăghiceni?
The nearest to Drăghiceni are Dioști (5.6 km), Cezieni (6.2 km), Caracal (7.9 km), Dobrosloveni (10 km), Redea (10 km).