Gura Padinii: population and statistics
Gura Padinii has a population of 1,538 (2026) across 54.2 km², or 28.4 people per km². It ranks 2,698 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −10.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,538 residents
- 54.2 km²
- 28 people/km²
Key points
Among the 112 localities in Olt County, Gura Padinii ranks No. 81 by population.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 0.0% in Gura Padinii, compared with an average of 3.1% in Olt County and 2.0% nationally.
Gura Padinii: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (19 businesses).
Gura Padinii in numbers
Where is Gura Padinii?
Neighbouring localities
- Grojdibodu4.1 km · 2,304
- Orlea6.1 km · 1,879
- Ianca9.7 km · 3,152
- Ștefan cel Mare11 km · 1,400
- Vădăstrița12 km · 2,812
- Urzica14 km · 1,906
- Vădastra15 km · 1,144
- Corabia17 km · 15,704
Localities of similar size
Population of Gura Padinii over time
Gura Padinii had 1,723 residents in 2016 and 1,538 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,606 |
| 2022 | 1,584 |
| 2023 | 1,562 |
| 2024 | 1,554 |
| 2025 | 1,549 |
| 2026 | 1,538 |
Did you know?
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Existing dwellings”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,595 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Grojdibodu, 4.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Ianca (3,152 residents), 9.7 km away.
All indicators for Gura Padinii
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 | Gura Padinii | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.2 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,149 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.7 ‰ | 19.5 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,844 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.9 ‰ | 5.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,073 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.5 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 213 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Gura Padinii | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.72 km | 7.19 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,853 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 561 | 211,826 | 10,177,161 | ranked 3,069 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 364.8 ‰ | 526.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,938 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 55.5 m² | 47.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,006 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Gura Padinii | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 22.8 ‰ | 37.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,168 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.90 ‰ | 2.31 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 531 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Gura Padinii | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 26 ‰ | 187 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 3,020 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.0% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 3,112 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Gura Padinii | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 34.5 m³ | 38.9 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 917 of 2,656 |
Education
| Indicator | Gura Padinii | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 81 ‰ | 137 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,994 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 483 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Gura Padinii
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 trade23 · 29.5%
- Construction11 · 14.1%
- Manufacturing7 · 9.0%
- Transport and storage6 · 7.7%
- Accommodation and food services6 · 7.7%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing5 · 6.4%
- Other service activities5 · 6.4%
- Professional, scientific and technical4 · 5.1%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)19 · 24.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)14 · 17.9%
- Construction of buildings10 · 12.8%
- Specialised construction activities10 · 12.8%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services5 · 6.4%
- Civil engineering5 · 6.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines5 · 6.4%
- Food and beverage service activities5 · 6.4%
- Manufacture of food products4 · 5.1%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities4 · 5.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gura Padinii?
Gura Padinii has 1,538 residents (2026), ranking 2,698 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Gura Padinii?
Gura Padinii covers 54.2 km², with a density of 28 people per km².
Is the population of Gura Padinii growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Gura Padinii went from 1,723 to 1,538, a change of −10.7%.
Where is Gura Padinii?
Gura Padinii is in Olt County. Latitude 43.734, longitude 24.302.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Gura Padinii?
In Gura Padinii, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 3,112 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Existing dwellings: what is the figure for Gura Padinii?
In Gura Padinii, “Existing dwellings” stands at 561 (2025), ranking 3,069 of 3,181 localities; the national median is 1,464.
Which localities border Gura Padinii?
The nearest to Gura Padinii are Grojdibodu (4.1 km), Orlea (6.1 km), Ianca (9.7 km), Ștefan cel Mare (11 km), Vădăstrița (12 km).