Obârșia: population and statistics
Obârșia has a population of 2,239 (2026) across 41.6 km², or 53.9 people per km². It ranks 2,121 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −15.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,239 residents
- 41.6 km²
- 54 people/km²
Key points
Among the 112 localities in Olt County, Obârșia ranks No. 53 by population.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: 15.14 km in Obârșia, compared with an average of 4.04 km in Olt County and 3.05 km nationally.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 24 ‰ in Obârșia, compared with an average of 187 ‰ in Olt County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Obârșia: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (21 businesses).
Obârșia in numbers
Where is Obârșia?
Neighbouring localities
- Bucinișu4.1 km · 1,735
- Urzica6.4 km · 1,906
- Grădinile6.4 km · 1,350
- Vădăstrița7.6 km · 2,812
- Vișina Nouă7.7 km · 1,510
- Rotunda8.4 km · 2,466
- Brastavățu8.4 km · 3,804
- Vădastra8.6 km · 1,144
Localities of similar size
Population of Obârșia over time
Obârșia had 2,635 residents in 2016 and 2,239 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,355 |
| 2022 | 2,312 |
| 2023 | 2,307 |
| 2024 | 2,283 |
| 2025 | 2,256 |
| 2026 | 2,239 |
Did you know?
- “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,822 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Bucinișu, 4.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Brastavățu (3,804 residents), 8.4 km away.
All indicators for Obârșia
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 | Obârșia | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.1 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 884 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.4 ‰ | 19.5 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,557 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.4 ‰ | 5.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,332 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.5 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 275 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Obârșia | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.34 ‰ | 1.41 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,351 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,300 | 211,826 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,882 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 580.6 ‰ | 526.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 712 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 44.8 m² | 47.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,256 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Obârșia | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 17.9 ‰ | 37.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,602 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.23 ‰ | 2.31 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,462 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Obârșia | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 24 ‰ | 187 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 3,063 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 8.0% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 335 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Obârșia | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.14 km | 4.04 km | 4.05 km | ranked 48 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Obârșia | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.45 ‰ | 1.96 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,709 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.45 ‰ | 0.67 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,452 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Obârșia | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 71 ‰ | 137 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,435 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,057 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Obârșia
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 trade25 · 35.2%
- Accommodation and food services8 · 11.3%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing6 · 8.5%
- Manufacturing6 · 8.5%
- Construction6 · 8.5%
- Transport and storage5 · 7.0%
- Administrative and support services5 · 7.0%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation3 · 4.2%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)21 · 29.6%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)8 · 11.3%
- Food and beverage service activities7 · 9.9%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services5 · 7.0%
- Manufacture of food products4 · 5.6%
- Construction of buildings4 · 5.6%
- Specialised construction activities4 · 5.6%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines4 · 5.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities3 · 4.2%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities3 · 4.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Obârșia?
Obârșia has 2,239 residents (2026), ranking 2,121 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Obârșia?
Obârșia covers 41.6 km², with a density of 54 people per km².
Is the population of Obârșia growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Obârșia went from 2,635 to 2,239, a change of −15.0%.
Where is Obârșia?
Obârșia is in Olt County. Latitude 43.906, longitude 24.309.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Obârșia?
In Obârșia, “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 15.14 km (2025), ranking 48 of 1,695 localities; the national median is 4.05 km.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Obârșia?
In Obârșia, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 24 ‰ (2024), ranking 3,063 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Which localities border Obârșia?
The nearest to Obârșia are Bucinișu (4.1 km), Urzica (6.4 km), Grădinile (6.4 km), Vădăstrița (7.6 km), Vișina Nouă (7.7 km).