Izvoarele (Olt County): population and statistics
Izvoarele has a population of 3,215 (2026) across 48.2 km², or 66.7 people per km². It ranks 1,440 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −10.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,215 residents
- 48.2 km²
- 67 people/km²
Key points
Among the 112 localities in Olt County, Izvoarele ranks No. 23 by population.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 229 ‰ in Izvoarele, compared with an average of 137 ‰ in Olt County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.31 ‰ in Izvoarele, compared with an average of 2.31 ‰ in Olt County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
Izvoarele: the most common activity among active businesses is Specialised construction activities (29 businesses).
Izvoarele in numbers
Where is Izvoarele?
Neighbouring localities
- Vâlcele5.0 km · 2,128
- Mărunței7.1 km · 3,575
- Stoicănești7.1 km · 2,198
- Drăgănești-Olt7.8 km · 11,092
- Coteana10 km · 1,912
- Schitu13 km · 2,391
- Dăneasa13 km · 3,178
- Fărcașele14 km · 4,419
Localities of similar size
Population of Izvoarele over time
Izvoarele had 3,580 residents in 2016 and 3,215 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,380 |
| 2022 | 3,347 |
| 2023 | 3,338 |
| 2024 | 3,281 |
| 2025 | 3,239 |
| 2026 | 3,215 |
Did you know?
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,751 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Vâlcele, 5.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Drăgănești-Olt (11,092 residents), 7.8 km away.
All indicators for Izvoarele
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 | Izvoarele | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.6 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,689 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.6 ‰ | 19.5 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,997 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.2 ‰ | 5.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,942 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.6 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,158 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Izvoarele | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.62 ‰ | 1.41 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,039 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,535 | 211,826 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,472 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 477.4 ‰ | 526.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,677 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 46.2 m² | 47.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,077 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Izvoarele | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 20.8 ‰ | 37.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,353 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.31 ‰ | 2.31 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,986 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Izvoarele | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 48 ‰ | 187 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,294 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 7.0% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 432 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Izvoarele | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.31 ‰ | 1.96 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,378 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.31 ‰ | 0.67 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,257 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Izvoarele | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 229 ‰ | 137 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 71 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,857 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Izvoarele
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 trade41 · 26.6%
- Construction29 · 18.8%
- Accommodation and food services16 · 10.4%
- Transport and storage14 · 9.1%
- Administrative and support services14 · 9.1%
- Manufacturing11 · 7.1%
- Professional, scientific and technical7 · 4.5%
- Other service activities5 · 3.2%
Most common activities
- Specialised construction activities29 · 18.8%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)29 · 18.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)24 · 15.6%
- Construction of buildings22 · 14.3%
- Food and beverage service activities15 · 9.7%
- Civil engineering12 · 7.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines10 · 6.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities8 · 5.2%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities8 · 5.2%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles6 · 3.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Izvoarele?
Izvoarele has 3,215 residents (2026), ranking 1,440 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Izvoarele?
Izvoarele covers 48.2 km², with a density of 67 people per km².
Is the population of Izvoarele growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Izvoarele went from 3,580 to 3,215, a change of −10.2%.
Where is Izvoarele?
Izvoarele is in Olt County. Latitude 44.238, longitude 24.552.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Izvoarele?
In Izvoarele, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 229 ‰ (2025), ranking 71 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Izvoarele?
In Izvoarele, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.31 ‰ (2026), ranking 2,986 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
Which localities border Izvoarele?
The nearest to Izvoarele are Vâlcele (5.0 km), Mărunței (7.1 km), Stoicănești (7.1 km), Drăgănești-Olt (7.8 km), Coteana (10 km).