Milcov: population and statistics
Milcov has a population of 1,507 (2026) across 23.9 km², or 63.1 people per km². It ranks 2,724 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +2.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,507 residents
- 23.9 km²
- 63 people/km²
Key points
Among the 112 localities in Olt County, Milcov ranks No. 85 by population.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 13.3 in Milcov, compared with an average of 3.9 per 10,000 inh. in Olt County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.33 ‰ in Milcov, compared with an average of 0.67 ‰ in Olt County and 0.60 ‰ nationally.
Milcov: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (27 businesses).
Milcov in numbers
Where is Milcov?
Neighbouring localities
- Slătioara5.0 km · 2,696
- Slatina5.9 km · 76,456
- Ipotești7.1 km · 1,523
- Piatra-Olt7.5 km · 6,225
- Brebeni8.4 km · 2,577
- Brâncoveni9.3 km · 2,378
- Valea Mare10 km · 3,581
- Coteana10 km · 1,912
Localities of similar size
Population of Milcov over time
Milcov had 1,470 residents in 2016 and 1,507 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,497 |
| 2022 | 1,499 |
| 2023 | 1,509 |
| 2024 | 1,517 |
| 2025 | 1,520 |
| 2026 | 1,507 |
Did you know?
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,345 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Slătioara (2,696 residents), 5.0 km away.
All indicators for Milcov
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 | Milcov | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.9 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 660 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 25.9 ‰ | 19.5 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 208 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.6 ‰ | 5.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 348 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.6 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 445 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Milcov | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.29 ‰ | 1.41 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 91 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 813 | 211,826 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,770 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 539.5 ‰ | 526.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,005 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 64.4 m² | 47.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 351 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Milcov | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 48.4 ‰ | 37.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 548 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.64 ‰ | 2.31 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 346 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Milcov | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 101 ‰ | 187 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,004 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 6.2% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 506 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Milcov | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.99 ‰ | 1.96 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 248 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.33 ‰ | 0.67 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 48 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Milcov | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 121 ‰ | 137 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 690 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 40 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Milcov
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 trade32 · 22.4%
- Construction18 · 12.6%
- Other service activities15 · 10.5%
- Manufacturing10 · 7.0%
- Accommodation and food services10 · 7.0%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation10 · 7.0%
- Transport and storage8 · 5.6%
- Professional, scientific and technical8 · 5.6%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)27 · 18.9%
- Construction of buildings15 · 10.5%
- Specialised construction activities15 · 10.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)15 · 10.5%
- Food and beverage service activities10 · 7.0%
- Other personal service activities9 · 6.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines8 · 5.6%
- Repair of computers and personal and household goods7 · 4.9%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities6 · 4.2%
- Civil engineering5 · 3.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Milcov?
Milcov has 1,507 residents (2026), ranking 2,724 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Milcov?
Milcov covers 23.9 km², with a density of 63 people per km².
Is the population of Milcov growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Milcov went from 1,470 to 1,507, a change of +2.5%.
Where is Milcov?
Milcov is in Olt County. Latitude 44.378, longitude 24.385.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Milcov?
In Milcov, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 13.3 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 40 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Milcov?
In Milcov, “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.33 ‰ (2024), ranking 48 of 2,807 localities; the national median is 0.46 ‰.
Which localities border Milcov?
The nearest to Milcov are Slătioara (5.0 km), Slatina (5.9 km), Ipotești (7.1 km), Piatra-Olt (7.5 km), Brebeni (8.4 km).