Grădinari (Olt County): population and statistics
Grădinari has a population of 2,471 (2026) across 20.3 km², or 122 people per km². It ranks 1,937 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is stable: +0.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,471 residents
- 20.3 km²
- 122 people/km²
Key points
Among the 112 localities in Olt County, Grădinari ranks No. 43 by population.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 13.4 ‰ in Grădinari, compared with an average of 5.9 ‰ in Olt County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 66.3 m² in Grădinari, compared with an average of 47.1 m² in Olt County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Grădinari: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (24 businesses).
Grădinari in numbers
Where is Grădinari?
Neighbouring localities
- Strejești4.7 km · 2,799
- Voicești5.3 km · 1,542
- Teslui6.4 km · 2,239
- Ștefănești6.8 km · 3,095
- Lungești7.5 km · 3,003
- Cârlogani9.4 km · 2,030
- Curtișoara9.8 km · 4,319
- Pleșoiu9.8 km · 2,658
Localities of similar size
Population of Grădinari over time
Grădinari had 2,466 residents in 2016 and 2,471 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,482 |
| 2022 | 2,458 |
| 2023 | 2,455 |
| 2024 | 2,449 |
| 2025 | 2,466 |
| 2026 | 2,471 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Olt County for “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,840 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Strejești, 4.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Curtișoara (4,319 residents), 9.8 km away.
All indicators for Grădinari
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 | Grădinari | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.1 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 553 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.3 ‰ | 19.5 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 523 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.4 ‰ | 5.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 101 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.0 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,570 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Grădinari | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.69 km | 7.19 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,361 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.62 ‰ | 1.41 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,175 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,112 | 211,826 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,237 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 450.0 ‰ | 526.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,017 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 66.3 m² | 47.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 276 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Grădinari | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 29.9 ‰ | 37.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,539 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.24 ‰ | 2.31 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 796 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Grădinari | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 36 ‰ | 187 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,751 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 6.5% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 483 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Grădinari | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 27.5 m³ | 38.9 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,309 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Grădinari | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.40 ‰ | 1.96 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,963 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.40 ‰ | 0.67 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,772 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.40 ‰ | 0.75 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,339 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Grădinari | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 60 ‰ | 137 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,753 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,308 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Grădinari
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 trade34 · 24.3%
- Manufacturing20 · 14.3%
- Transport and storage19 · 13.6%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing12 · 8.6%
- Construction11 · 7.9%
- Accommodation and food services8 · 5.7%
- Administrative and support services8 · 5.7%
- Real estate7 · 5.0%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)24 · 17.1%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)24 · 17.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines15 · 10.7%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services11 · 7.9%
- Specialised construction activities9 · 6.4%
- Food and beverage service activities8 · 5.7%
- Warehousing and transport support activities7 · 5.0%
- Real estate activities7 · 5.0%
- Manufacture of food products6 · 4.3%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)5 · 3.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Grădinari?
Grădinari has 2,471 residents (2026), ranking 1,937 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Grădinari?
Grădinari covers 20.3 km², with a density of 122 people per km².
Is the population of Grădinari growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Grădinari went from 2,466 to 2,471, a change of +0.2%.
Where is Grădinari?
Grădinari is in Olt County. Latitude 44.559, longitude 24.277.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Grădinari?
In Grădinari, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 13.4 ‰ (2025), ranking 101 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Grădinari?
In Grădinari, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 66.3 m² (2025), ranking 276 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Which localities border Grădinari?
The nearest to Grădinari are Strejești (4.7 km), Voicești (5.3 km), Teslui (6.4 km), Ștefănești (6.8 km), Lungești (7.5 km).