Ipotești (Olt County): population and statistics
Ipotești has a population of 1,523 (2026) across 20.3 km², or 75.0 people per km². It ranks 2,708 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −2.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,523 residents
- 20.3 km²
- 75 people/km²
Key points
Among the 112 localities in Olt County, Ipotești ranks No. 82 by population.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 6.6 in Ipotești, compared with an average of 3.9 per 10,000 inh. in Olt County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Ipotești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (10 businesses).
Ipotești in numbers
Where is Ipotești?
Neighbouring localities
- Coteana4.6 km · 1,912
- Brâncoveni6.9 km · 2,378
- Milcov7.1 km · 1,507
- Osica de Sus7.5 km · 4,389
- Brebeni9.1 km · 2,577
- Mărunței9.7 km · 3,575
- Piatra-Olt10 km · 6,225
- Șopârlița11 km · 1,096
Localities of similar size
Population of Ipotești over time
Ipotești had 1,561 residents in 2016 and 1,523 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,540 |
| 2022 | 1,548 |
| 2023 | 1,526 |
| 2024 | 1,532 |
| 2025 | 1,528 |
| 2026 | 1,523 |
Did you know?
- “Existing dwellings”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,846 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Coteana, 4.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Brâncoveni (2,378 residents), 6.9 km away.
All indicators for Ipotești
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 | Ipotești | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.0 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,031 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.8 ‰ | 19.5 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,936 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.9 ‰ | 5.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,096 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.1 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,039 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ipotești | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 615 | 211,826 | 10,177,161 | ranked 3,028 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 403.8 ‰ | 526.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,628 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 43.6 m² | 47.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,369 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ipotești | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 17.1 ‰ | 37.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,668 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.63 ‰ | 2.31 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,158 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ipotești | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 54 ‰ | 187 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,079 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.0% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 2,436 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Ipotești | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.66 ‰ | 1.96 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 989 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.66 ‰ | 0.67 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 571 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Ipotești | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 106 ‰ | 137 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,057 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 458 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Ipotești
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 trade13 · 23.2%
- Transport and storage10 · 17.9%
- Accommodation and food services9 · 16.1%
- Manufacturing5 · 8.9%
- Construction4 · 7.1%
- Other service activities4 · 7.1%
- Administrative and support services3 · 5.4%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)10 · 17.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines9 · 16.1%
- Food and beverage service activities9 · 16.1%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)7 · 12.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities6 · 10.7%
- Specialised construction activities4 · 7.1%
- Other personal service activities3 · 5.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ipotești?
Ipotești has 1,523 residents (2026), ranking 2,708 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Ipotești?
Ipotești covers 20.3 km², with a density of 75 people per km².
Is the population of Ipotești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ipotești went from 1,561 to 1,523, a change of −2.4%.
Where is Ipotești?
Ipotești is in Olt County. Latitude 44.316, longitude 24.404.
Existing dwellings: what is the figure for Ipotești?
In Ipotești, “Existing dwellings” stands at 615 (2025), ranking 3,028 of 3,181 localities; the national median is 1,464.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ipotești?
In Ipotești, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 6.6 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 458 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Which localities border Ipotești?
The nearest to Ipotești are Coteana (4.6 km), Brâncoveni (6.9 km), Milcov (7.1 km), Osica de Sus (7.5 km), Brebeni (9.1 km).