Oboga: population and statistics
Oboga has a population of 1,598 (2026) across 17.6 km², or 90.7 people per km². It ranks 2,655 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −5.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,598 residents
- 17.6 km²
- 91 people/km²
Key points
Among the 112 localities in Olt County, Oboga ranks No. 80 by population.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: 13.14 km in Oboga, compared with an average of 4.04 km in Olt County and 3.05 km nationally.
Oboga: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (12 businesses).
Oboga in numbers
Where is Oboga?
Neighbouring localities
- Călui4.2 km · 1,336
- Baldovinești4.3 km · 988
- Găvănești5.2 km · 1,718
- Bobicești6.0 km · 3,009
- Morunglav6.4 km · 2,074
- Balș7.6 km · 19,018
- Iancu Jianu9.1 km · 4,029
- Pielești12 km · 4,904
Localities of similar size
Population of Oboga over time
Oboga had 1,691 residents in 2016 and 1,598 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,613 |
| 2022 | 1,601 |
| 2023 | 1,590 |
| 2024 | 1,581 |
| 2025 | 1,607 |
| 2026 | 1,598 |
Did you know?
- “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- “Existing dwellings”: lower than in 92% of localities.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,468 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Călui, 4.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Bobicești (3,009 residents), 6.0 km away.
All indicators for Oboga
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 | Oboga | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.1 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,172 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) | 4.4 ‰ | 5.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,728 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.8 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,352 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Oboga | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.58 km | 7.19 km | 7.67 km | ranked 326 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.25 ‰ | 1.41 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,420 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 716 | 211,826 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,913 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 448.1 ‰ | 526.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,040 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 67.2 m² | 47.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 251 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Oboga | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 26.3 ‰ | 37.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,848 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.63 ‰ | 2.31 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,832 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Oboga | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 39 ‰ | 187 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,641 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 8.4% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 306 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Oboga | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 58.8 m³ | 38.9 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 273 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.14 km | 4.04 km | 4.05 km | ranked 76 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Oboga | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.63 ‰ | 1.96 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,081 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.63 ‰ | 0.67 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 668 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Oboga | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 70 ‰ | 137 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,463 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 522 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Oboga
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 trade16 · 21.6%
- Transport and storage13 · 17.6%
- Construction10 · 13.5%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing7 · 9.5%
- Accommodation and food services6 · 8.1%
- Administrative and support services5 · 6.8%
- Manufacturing4 · 5.4%
- Other service activities3 · 4.1%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)12 · 16.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines12 · 16.2%
- Specialised construction activities10 · 13.5%
- Construction of buildings8 · 10.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)8 · 10.8%
- Food and beverage service activities6 · 8.1%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services5 · 6.8%
- Civil engineering5 · 6.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities4 · 5.4%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities3 · 4.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Oboga?
Oboga has 1,598 residents (2026), ranking 2,655 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Oboga?
Oboga covers 17.6 km², with a density of 91 people per km².
Is the population of Oboga growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Oboga went from 1,691 to 1,598, a change of −5.5%.
Where is Oboga?
Oboga is in Olt County. Latitude 44.421, longitude 24.085.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Oboga?
In Oboga, “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 13.14 km (2025), ranking 76 of 1,695 localities; the national median is 4.05 km.
Existing dwellings: what is the figure for Oboga?
In Oboga, “Existing dwellings” stands at 716 (2025), ranking 2,913 of 3,181 localities; the national median is 1,464.
Which localities border Oboga?
The nearest to Oboga are Călui (4.2 km), Baldovinești (4.3 km), Găvănești (5.2 km), Bobicești (6.0 km), Morunglav (6.4 km).