Fălcoiu: population and statistics
Fălcoiu has a population of 3,543 (2026) across 49.5 km², or 71.6 people per km². It ranks 1,265 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −7.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,543 residents
- 49.5 km²
- 72 people/km²
Key points
Among the 112 localities in Olt County, Fălcoiu ranks No. 19 by population.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 27 ‰ in Fălcoiu, compared with an average of 187 ‰ in Olt County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 3.53 km in Fălcoiu, compared with an average of 7.19 km in Olt County and 4.84 km nationally.
Fălcoiu: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (23 businesses).
Fălcoiu in numbers
Where is Fălcoiu?
Neighbouring localities
- Dobrosloveni6.2 km · 3,542
- Osica de Sus6.6 km · 4,389
- Mărunței6.7 km · 3,575
- Osica de Jos8.4 km · 1,479
- Fărcașele9.1 km · 4,419
- Cezieni10 km · 1,502
- Coteana11 km · 1,912
- Ipotești11 km · 1,523
Localities of similar size
Population of Fălcoiu over time
Fălcoiu had 3,824 residents in 2016 and 3,543 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,675 |
| 2022 | 3,640 |
| 2023 | 3,594 |
| 2024 | 3,574 |
| 2025 | 3,573 |
| 2026 | 3,543 |
Did you know?
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,927 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Dobrosloveni, 6.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Drăgănești-Olt (11,092 residents), 13 km away.
All indicators for Fălcoiu
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 | Fălcoiu | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.5 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 958 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.6 ‰ | 19.5 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 794 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.2 ‰ | 5.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 980 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.9 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 688 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Fălcoiu | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.53 km | 7.19 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,335 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.69 ‰ | 1.41 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,135 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,741 | 211,826 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,211 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 491.4 ‰ | 526.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,508 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 43.2 m² | 47.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,415 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Fălcoiu | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 18.3 ‰ | 37.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,560 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.82 ‰ | 2.31 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,035 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Fălcoiu | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 27 ‰ | 187 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,996 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 5.9% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 554 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Fălcoiu | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 37.5 m³ | 38.9 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 775 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.53 km | 4.04 km | 4.05 km | ranked 958 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Fălcoiu | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.56 ‰ | 1.96 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,283 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.56 ‰ | 0.67 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 906 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Fălcoiu | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 91 ‰ | 137 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,569 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,072 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Fălcoiu
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 trade30 · 25.0%
- Transport and storage19 · 15.8%
- Construction14 · 11.7%
- Manufacturing12 · 10.0%
- Accommodation and food services9 · 7.5%
- Administrative and support services8 · 6.7%
- Other service activities7 · 5.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical5 · 4.2%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)23 · 19.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines18 · 15.0%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)15 · 12.5%
- Specialised construction activities12 · 10.0%
- Construction of buildings10 · 8.3%
- Food and beverage service activities9 · 7.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities6 · 5.0%
- Manufacture of food products5 · 4.2%
- Civil engineering5 · 4.2%
- Office administration and business support activities5 · 4.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Fălcoiu?
Fălcoiu has 3,543 residents (2026), ranking 1,265 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Fălcoiu?
Fălcoiu covers 49.5 km², with a density of 72 people per km².
Is the population of Fălcoiu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Fălcoiu went from 3,824 to 3,543, a change of −7.3%.
Where is Fălcoiu?
Fălcoiu is in Olt County. Latitude 44.218, longitude 24.383.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Fălcoiu?
In Fălcoiu, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 27 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,996 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Fălcoiu?
In Fălcoiu, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 3.53 km (2025), ranking 2,335 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
Which localities border Fălcoiu?
The nearest to Fălcoiu are Dobrosloveni (6.2 km), Osica de Sus (6.6 km), Mărunței (6.7 km), Osica de Jos (8.4 km), Fărcașele (9.1 km).