Grădinile: population and statistics
Grădinile has a population of 1,350 (2026) across 28.6 km², or 47.2 people per km². It ranks 2,840 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −8.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,350 residents
- 28.6 km²
- 47 people/km²
Key points
Among the 112 localities in Olt County, Grădinile ranks No. 95 by population.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 0.4% in Grădinile, compared with an average of 3.1% in Olt County and 2.0% nationally.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: 12.22 km in Grădinile, compared with an average of 4.04 km in Olt County and 3.05 km nationally.
Grădinile: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (16 businesses).
Grădinile in numbers
Where is Grădinile?
Neighbouring localities
- Brastavățu4.5 km · 3,804
- Rotunda5.6 km · 2,466
- Obârșia6.4 km · 2,239
- Vlădila6.7 km · 1,846
- Studina7.5 km · 2,501
- Bucinișu7.6 km · 1,735
- Vișina Nouă7.6 km · 1,510
- Traian10 km · 2,713
Localities of similar size
Population of Grădinile over time
Grădinile had 1,470 residents in 2016 and 1,350 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,453 |
| 2022 | 1,440 |
| 2023 | 1,419 |
| 2024 | 1,398 |
| 2025 | 1,375 |
| 2026 | 1,350 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Olt County for “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- “Existing dwellings”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,008 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Brastavățu (3,804 residents), 4.5 km away.
All indicators for Grădinile
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 | Grădinile | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.3 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 988 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.0 ‰ | 19.5 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 440 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.2 ‰ | 5.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,424 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.7 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 264 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Grădinile | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.33 km | 7.19 km | 7.67 km | ranked 713 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.74 ‰ | 1.41 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,913 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 661 | 211,826 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,977 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 489.6 ‰ | 526.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,526 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 55.4 m² | 47.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,018 of 3,163 |
Energy
| Indicator | Grădinile | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.07 km | 3.43 km | 6.17 km | ranked 78 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 135 m³ | 4,558 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 797 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Grădinile | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 23.0 ‰ | 37.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,151 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.48 ‰ | 2.31 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,166 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Grădinile | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 63 ‰ | 187 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,792 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.4% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 2,971 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Grădinile | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 65.9 m³ | 38.9 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 213 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.22 km | 4.04 km | 4.05 km | ranked 95 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Grădinile | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.74 ‰ | 1.96 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 810 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.74 ‰ | 0.67 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 398 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Grădinile | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 84 ‰ | 137 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,875 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 332 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Grădinile
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 trade19 · 25.7%
- Manufacturing11 · 14.9%
- Construction11 · 14.9%
- Transport and storage9 · 12.2%
- Administrative and support services9 · 12.2%
- Accommodation and food services3 · 4.1%
- Professional, scientific and technical3 · 4.1%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)16 · 21.6%
- Specialised construction activities11 · 14.9%
- Construction of buildings8 · 10.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)7 · 9.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines7 · 9.5%
- Civil engineering5 · 6.8%
- Manufacture of rubber and plastic products4 · 5.4%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities4 · 5.4%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)3 · 4.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities3 · 4.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Grădinile?
Grădinile has 1,350 residents (2026), ranking 2,840 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Grădinile?
Grădinile covers 28.6 km², with a density of 47 people per km².
Is the population of Grădinile growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Grădinile went from 1,470 to 1,350, a change of −8.2%.
Where is Grădinile?
Grădinile is in Olt County. Latitude 43.946, longitude 24.368.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Grădinile?
In Grădinile, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 0.4% (2026), ranking 2,971 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Grădinile?
In Grădinile, “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 12.22 km (2025), ranking 95 of 1,695 localities; the national median is 4.05 km.
Which localities border Grădinile?
The nearest to Grădinile are Brastavățu (4.5 km), Rotunda (5.6 km), Obârșia (6.4 km), Vlădila (6.7 km), Studina (7.5 km).