Icoana: population and statistics
Icoana has a population of 1,501 (2026) across 55.9 km², or 26.9 people per km². It ranks 2,743 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −17.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,501 residents
- 55.9 km²
- 27 people/km²
Key points
Among the 112 localities in Olt County, Icoana ranks No. 87 by population.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: 24.7 ‰ in Icoana, compared with an average of 13.3 ‰ in Olt County and 11.1 ‰ nationally.
Icoana: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (17 businesses).
Icoana in numbers
Where is Icoana?
Neighbouring localities
- Movileni6.7 km · 3,008
- Tufeni8.1 km · 2,388
- Șerbănești8.3 km · 2,554
- Bârla8.4 km · 3,797
- Corbu8.5 km · 2,092
- Potcoava9.6 km · 5,412
- Perieți11 km · 1,831
- Crâmpoia12 km · 3,220
Localities of similar size
Population of Icoana over time
Icoana had 1,821 residents in 2016 and 1,501 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,687 |
| 2022 | 1,642 |
| 2023 | 1,614 |
| 2024 | 1,582 |
| 2025 | 1,545 |
| 2026 | 1,501 |
Did you know?
- “Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,829 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Movileni (3,008 residents), 6.7 km away.
All indicators for Icoana
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 | Icoana | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.0 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,466 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 24.7 ‰ | 19.5 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 277 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.7 ‰ | 5.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,626 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 24.7 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 83 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Icoana | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.12 km | 7.19 km | 7.67 km | ranked 423 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,096 | 211,826 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,263 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 730.2 ‰ | 526.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 205 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 57.3 m² | 47.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 843 of 3,163 |
Energy
| Indicator | Icoana | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 8 m³ | 4,558 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 988 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Icoana | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 20.7 ‰ | 37.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,363 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.00 ‰ | 2.31 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,660 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Icoana | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 177 ‰ | 187 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 473 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.8% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 1,317 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Icoana | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 68.6 m³ | 38.9 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 195 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Icoana | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.67 ‰ | 1.96 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 947 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.67 ‰ | 0.67 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 531 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Icoana | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 94 ‰ | 137 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,468 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 435 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Icoana
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 trade21 · 25.6%
- Transport and storage11 · 13.4%
- Accommodation and food services11 · 13.4%
- Construction8 · 9.8%
- Administrative and support services6 · 7.3%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing5 · 6.1%
- Manufacturing5 · 6.1%
- Real estate4 · 4.9%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)17 · 20.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)11 · 13.4%
- Food and beverage service activities11 · 13.4%
- Specialised construction activities8 · 9.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities7 · 8.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines6 · 7.3%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services5 · 6.1%
- Construction of buildings5 · 6.1%
- Real estate activities4 · 4.9%
- Office administration and business support activities4 · 4.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Icoana?
Icoana has 1,501 residents (2026), ranking 2,743 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Icoana?
Icoana covers 55.9 km², with a density of 27 people per km².
Is the population of Icoana growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Icoana went from 1,821 to 1,501, a change of −17.6%.
Where is Icoana?
Icoana is in Olt County. Latitude 44.399, longitude 24.699.
Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Icoana?
In Icoana, “Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 8 m³ (2025), ranking 988 of 1,023 localities; the national median is 269 m³.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Icoana?
In Icoana, “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 24.7 ‰ (2025), ranking 83 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 13.0 ‰.
Which localities border Icoana?
The nearest to Icoana are Movileni (6.7 km), Tufeni (8.1 km), Șerbănești (8.3 km), Bârla (8.4 km), Corbu (8.5 km).