Găneasa (Olt County): population and statistics
Găneasa has a population of 3,432 (2026) across 57.2 km², or 60.0 people per km². It ranks 1,314 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −4.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,432 residents
- 57.2 km²
- 60 people/km²
Key points
Among the 112 localities in Olt County, Găneasa ranks No. 21 by population.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 61 ‰ in Găneasa, compared with an average of 137 ‰ in Olt County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 628.5 ‰ in Găneasa, compared with an average of 526.0 ‰ in Olt County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Găneasa: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (64 businesses).
Găneasa in numbers
Where is Găneasa?
Neighbouring localities
- Slătioara5.6 km · 2,696
- Pleșoiu6.4 km · 2,658
- Piatra-Olt7.1 km · 6,225
- Slatina8.0 km · 76,456
- Bobicești10 km · 3,009
- Milcov11 km · 1,507
- Strejești11 km · 2,799
- Curtișoara11 km · 4,319
Localities of similar size
Population of Găneasa over time
Găneasa had 3,589 residents in 2016 and 3,432 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,451 |
| 2022 | 3,418 |
| 2023 | 3,404 |
| 2024 | 3,404 |
| 2025 | 3,447 |
| 2026 | 3,432 |
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,017 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Slătioara, 5.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Piatra-Olt (6,225 residents), 7.1 km away.
All indicators for Găneasa
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 | Găneasa | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.9 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 660 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.8 ‰ | 19.5 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 961 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.4 ‰ | 5.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,826 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.7 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,384 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Găneasa | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.91 ‰ | 1.41 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 589 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,157 | 211,826 | 10,177,161 | ranked 826 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 628.5 ‰ | 526.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 481 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 52.4 m² | 47.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,322 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Găneasa | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 46.3 ‰ | 37.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 617 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.21 ‰ | 2.31 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 810 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Găneasa | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 172 ‰ | 187 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 491 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.0% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 1,732 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Găneasa | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.58 ‰ | 1.96 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,225 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.58 ‰ | 0.67 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 828 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Găneasa | 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) | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,997 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Găneasa
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 trade92 · 24.0%
- Transport and storage46 · 12.0%
- Manufacturing38 · 9.9%
- Construction37 · 9.7%
- Accommodation and food services30 · 7.8%
- Administrative and support services28 · 7.3%
- Professional, scientific and technical23 · 6.0%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing18 · 4.7%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)64 · 16.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)54 · 14.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines38 · 9.9%
- Specialised construction activities36 · 9.4%
- Construction of buildings26 · 6.8%
- Food and beverage service activities26 · 6.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities22 · 5.7%
- Civil engineering17 · 4.4%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services15 · 3.9%
- Real estate activities15 · 3.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Găneasa?
Găneasa has 3,432 residents (2026), ranking 1,314 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Găneasa?
Găneasa covers 57.2 km², with a density of 60 people per km².
Is the population of Găneasa growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Găneasa went from 3,589 to 3,432, a change of −4.4%.
Where is Găneasa?
Găneasa is in Olt County. Latitude 44.420, longitude 24.265.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Găneasa?
In Găneasa, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 61 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,730 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Găneasa?
In Găneasa, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 628.5 ‰ (2025), ranking 481 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Which localities border Găneasa?
The nearest to Găneasa are Slătioara (5.6 km), Pleșoiu (6.4 km), Piatra-Olt (7.1 km), Slatina (8.0 km), Bobicești (10 km).