Găvănești: population and statistics
Găvănești has a population of 1,718 (2026) across 34.4 km², or 49.9 people per km². It ranks 2,574 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −10.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,718 residents
- 34.4 km²
- 50 people/km²
Key points
Among the 112 localities in Olt County, Găvănești ranks No. 75 by population.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.7 ‰ in Găvănești, compared with an average of 5.9 ‰ in Olt County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.87 km in Găvănești, compared with an average of 4.04 km in Olt County and 3.05 km nationally.
Găvănești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (18 businesses).
Găvănești in numbers
Where is Găvănești?
Neighbouring localities
- Baldovinești4.2 km · 988
- Călui4.3 km · 1,336
- Oboga5.2 km · 1,598
- Vulpeni8.3 km · 1,880
- Iancu Jianu8.5 km · 4,029
- Pielești8.6 km · 4,904
- Balș9.3 km · 19,018
- Bobicești10 km · 3,009
Localities of similar size
Population of Găvănești over time
Găvănești had 1,912 residents in 2016 and 1,718 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,856 |
| 2022 | 1,823 |
| 2023 | 1,803 |
| 2024 | 1,788 |
| 2025 | 1,755 |
| 2026 | 1,718 |
Did you know?
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 92% of localities.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,819 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Baldovinești, 4.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Iancu Jianu (4,029 residents), 8.5 km away.
All indicators for Găvănești
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 | Găvănești | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.7 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,667 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.5 ‰ | 19.5 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 642 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.7 ‰ | 5.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 3,138 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.6 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 445 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Găvănești | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.49 km | 7.19 km | 7.67 km | ranked 992 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,027 | 211,826 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,391 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 597.8 ‰ | 526.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 624 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 55.7 m² | 47.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 981 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Găvănești | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 23.3 ‰ | 37.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,126 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.58 ‰ | 2.31 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,870 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Găvănești | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 60 ‰ | 187 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,886 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 5.6% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 588 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Găvănești | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 59.4 m³ | 38.9 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 265 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.87 km | 4.04 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,566 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Găvănești | 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 | Găvănești | 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) | 5.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 621 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Găvănești
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 trade22 · 26.8%
- Construction13 · 15.9%
- Manufacturing8 · 9.8%
- Transport and storage7 · 8.5%
- Administrative and support services7 · 8.5%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing5 · 6.1%
- Accommodation and food services4 · 4.9%
- Professional, scientific and technical4 · 4.9%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)18 · 22.0%
- Specialised construction activities13 · 15.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)7 · 8.5%
- Construction of buildings6 · 7.3%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services5 · 6.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines4 · 4.9%
- Food and beverage service activities4 · 4.9%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles3 · 3.7%
- Warehousing and transport support activities3 · 3.7%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities3 · 3.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Găvănești?
Găvănești has 1,718 residents (2026), ranking 2,574 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Găvănești?
Găvănești covers 34.4 km², with a density of 50 people per km².
Is the population of Găvănești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Găvănești went from 1,912 to 1,718, a change of −10.1%.
Where is Găvănești?
Găvănești is in Olt County. Latitude 44.416, longitude 24.021.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Găvănești?
In Găvănești, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.7 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,138 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Găvănești?
In Găvănești, “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.87 km (2025), ranking 1,566 of 1,695 localities; the national median is 4.05 km.
Which localities border Găvănești?
The nearest to Găvănești are Baldovinești (4.2 km), Călui (4.3 km), Oboga (5.2 km), Vulpeni (8.3 km), Iancu Jianu (8.5 km).