Oporelu: population and statistics
Oporelu has a population of 933 (2026) across 64.6 km², or 14.4 people per km². It ranks 3,076 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −14.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 933 residents
- 64.6 km²
- 14 people/km²
Key points
Among the 112 localities in Olt County, Oporelu ranks No. 108 by population.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 107.2 m³ in Oporelu, compared with an average of 38.9 m³ in Olt County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 882.1 ‰ in Oporelu, compared with an average of 526.0 ‰ in Olt County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Oporelu: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (14 businesses).
Oporelu in numbers
Where is Oporelu?
Neighbouring localities
- Priseaca6.7 km · 1,435
- Teslui6.7 km · 2,239
- Scornicești9.0 km · 11,139
- Poboru10 km · 1,652
- Curtișoara11 km · 4,319
- Voicești12 km · 1,542
- Verguleasa13 km · 2,448
- Grădinari13 km · 2,471
Localities of similar size
Population of Oporelu over time
Oporelu had 1,087 residents in 2016 and 933 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 977 |
| 2022 | 938 |
| 2023 | 913 |
| 2024 | 920 |
| 2025 | 957 |
| 2026 | 933 |
Did you know?
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,043 football pitches.
- Its population density is 6.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Priseaca (1,435 residents), 6.7 km away.
All indicators for Oporelu
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 | Oporelu | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.3 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 988 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 30.0 ‰ | 19.5 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 79 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.2 ‰ | 5.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 3,020 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.3 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 371 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Oporelu | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.54 km | 7.19 km | 7.67 km | ranked 569 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 823 | 211,826 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,753 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 882.1 ‰ | 526.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 67 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 43.7 m² | 47.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,359 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Oporelu | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 38.6 ‰ | 37.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 922 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.22 ‰ | 2.31 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 806 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Oporelu | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 96 ‰ | 187 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,078 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 4.6% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 776 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Oporelu | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 107.2 m³ | 38.9 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 60 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Oporelu | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.07 ‰ | 1.96 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 451 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.07 ‰ | 0.67 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 102 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Oporelu | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 51 ‰ | 137 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,943 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 90 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Oporelu
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 trade19 · 21.6%
- Transport and storage16 · 18.2%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing10 · 11.4%
- Accommodation and food services7 · 8.0%
- Manufacturing6 · 6.8%
- Construction6 · 6.8%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation6 · 6.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical4 · 4.5%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)14 · 15.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines14 · 15.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)12 · 13.6%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services9 · 10.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities7 · 8.0%
- Food and beverage service activities7 · 8.0%
- Specialised construction activities5 · 5.7%
- Construction of buildings4 · 4.5%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities4 · 4.5%
- Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products3 · 3.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Oporelu?
Oporelu has 933 residents (2026), ranking 3,076 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Oporelu?
Oporelu covers 64.6 km², with a density of 14 people per km².
Is the population of Oporelu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Oporelu went from 1,087 to 933, a change of −14.2%.
Where is Oporelu?
Oporelu is in Olt County. Latitude 44.577, longitude 24.437.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Oporelu?
In Oporelu, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 107.2 m³ (2025), ranking 60 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Oporelu?
In Oporelu, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 882.1 ‰ (2025), ranking 67 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Which localities border Oporelu?
The nearest to Oporelu are Priseaca (6.7 km), Teslui (6.7 km), Scornicești (9.0 km), Poboru (10 km), Curtișoara (11 km).