Ianca (Olt County): population and statistics
Ianca has a population of 3,152 (2026) across 107.2 km², or 29.4 people per km². It ranks 1,476 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −14.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,152 residents
- 107.2 km²
- 29 people/km²
Key points
Among the 112 localities in Olt County, Ianca ranks No. 25 by population.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: 24.4 ‰ in Ianca, compared with an average of 13.3 ‰ in Olt County and 11.1 ‰ nationally.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 49 ‰ in Ianca, compared with an average of 137 ‰ in Olt County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Ianca: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (36 businesses).
Ianca in numbers
Where is Ianca?
Neighbouring localities
- Grojdibodu5.6 km · 2,304
- Dăbuleni9.3 km · 10,560
- Ștefan cel Mare9.3 km · 1,400
- Gura Padinii9.7 km · 1,538
- Călărași13 km · 5,089
- Urzica14 km · 1,906
- Orlea15 km · 1,879
- Vădăstrița16 km · 2,812
Localities of similar size
Population of Ianca over time
Ianca had 3,694 residents in 2016 and 3,152 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,438 |
| 2022 | 3,356 |
| 2023 | 3,312 |
| 2024 | 3,255 |
| 2025 | 3,224 |
| 2026 | 3,152 |
Did you know?
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: higher than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 15,015 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Grojdibodu, 5.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Dăbuleni (10,560 residents), 9.3 km away.
All indicators for Ianca
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 | Ianca | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.0 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,049 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.1 ‰ | 19.5 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,615 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.5 ‰ | 5.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,970 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 24.4 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 94 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ianca | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.25 km | 7.19 km | 7.67 km | ranked 862 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,677 | 211,826 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,287 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 532.0 ‰ | 526.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,075 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 45.2 m² | 47.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,200 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ianca | 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) | 0.95 ‰ | 2.31 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,600 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ianca | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 45 ‰ | 187 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,407 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 8.5% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 301 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Ianca | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 35.5 m³ | 38.9 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 873 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.04 km | 4.04 km | 4.05 km | ranked 231 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Ianca | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.63 ‰ | 1.96 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,081 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.63 ‰ | 0.67 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 668 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.95 ‰ | 0.75 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 266 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Ianca | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 49 ‰ | 137 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,976 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,781 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Ianca
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 trade48 · 32.0%
- Manufacturing18 · 12.0%
- Transport and storage18 · 12.0%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing15 · 10.0%
- Accommodation and food services15 · 10.0%
- Construction13 · 8.7%
- Administrative and support services6 · 4.0%
- Professional, scientific and technical5 · 3.3%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)36 · 24.0%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)30 · 20.0%
- Food and beverage service activities15 · 10.0%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services14 · 9.3%
- Specialised construction activities13 · 8.7%
- Warehousing and transport support activities13 · 8.7%
- Manufacture of food products12 · 8.0%
- Construction of buildings10 · 6.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines9 · 6.0%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles5 · 3.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ianca?
Ianca has 3,152 residents (2026), ranking 1,476 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Ianca?
Ianca covers 107.2 km², with a density of 29 people per km².
Is the population of Ianca growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ianca went from 3,694 to 3,152, a change of −14.7%.
Where is Ianca?
Ianca is in Olt County. Latitude 43.751, longitude 24.184.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ianca?
In Ianca, “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 24.4 ‰ (2025), ranking 94 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 13.0 ‰.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ianca?
In Ianca, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 49 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,976 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Which localities border Ianca?
The nearest to Ianca are Grojdibodu (5.6 km), Dăbuleni (9.3 km), Ștefan cel Mare (9.3 km), Gura Padinii (9.7 km), Călărași (13 km).