Orlea: population and statistics
Orlea has a population of 1,879 (2026) across 51.8 km², or 36.3 people per km². It ranks 2,440 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −16.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,879 residents
- 51.8 km²
- 36 people/km²
Key points
Among the 112 localities in Olt County, Orlea ranks No. 70 by population.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 22.7% in Orlea, compared with an average of 3.1% in Olt County and 2.0% nationally.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 2.1 ‰ in Orlea, compared with an average of 5.9 ‰ in Olt County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Orlea: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (19 businesses).
Orlea in numbers
Where is Orlea?
Neighbouring localities
- Gura Padinii6.1 km · 1,538
- Grojdibodu9.7 km · 2,304
- Vădăstrița10 km · 2,812
- Corabia11 km · 15,704
- Vădastra11 km · 1,144
- Ștefan cel Mare14 km · 1,400
- Vișina Nouă14 km · 1,510
- Urzica15 km · 1,906
Localities of similar size
Population of Orlea over time
Orlea had 2,247 residents in 2016 and 1,879 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,072 |
| 2022 | 2,024 |
| 2023 | 1,983 |
| 2024 | 1,950 |
| 2025 | 1,922 |
| 2026 | 1,879 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Olt County for “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,254 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Gura Padinii, 6.1 km away.
All indicators for Orlea
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 | Orlea | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.4 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,728 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.6 ‰ | 19.5 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,499 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.1 ‰ | 5.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 3,120 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.9 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 112 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Orlea | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.64 km | 7.19 km | 7.67 km | ranked 806 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.06 ‰ | 1.41 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,573 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 983 | 211,826 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,475 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 523.2 ‰ | 526.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,164 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 53.4 m² | 47.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,215 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Orlea | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 25.5 ‰ | 37.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,923 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.66 ‰ | 2.31 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,128 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Orlea | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 43 ‰ | 187 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,492 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 22.7% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 15 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Orlea | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 96.9 m³ | 38.9 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 73 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.64 km | 4.04 km | 4.05 km | ranked 136 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Orlea | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.06 ‰ | 1.96 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 456 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.06 ‰ | 0.67 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 106 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Orlea | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 44 ‰ | 137 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 3,025 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 749 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Orlea
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 · 24.0%
- Accommodation and food services17 · 16.3%
- Manufacturing10 · 9.6%
- Construction10 · 9.6%
- Transport and storage10 · 9.6%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing6 · 5.8%
- Information and communication5 · 4.8%
- Other service activities5 · 4.8%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)19 · 18.3%
- Food and beverage service activities17 · 16.3%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)13 · 12.5%
- Specialised construction activities10 · 9.6%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services6 · 5.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines6 · 5.8%
- Manufacture of food products5 · 4.8%
- Construction of buildings5 · 4.8%
- Civil engineering4 · 3.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities4 · 3.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Orlea?
Orlea has 1,879 residents (2026), ranking 2,440 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Orlea?
Orlea covers 51.8 km², with a density of 36 people per km².
Is the population of Orlea growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Orlea went from 2,247 to 1,879, a change of −16.4%.
Where is Orlea?
Orlea is in Olt County. Latitude 43.753, longitude 24.374.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Orlea?
In Orlea, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 22.7% (2026), ranking 15 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Orlea?
In Orlea, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 2.1 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,120 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Which localities border Orlea?
The nearest to Orlea are Gura Padinii (6.1 km), Grojdibodu (9.7 km), Vădăstrița (10 km), Corabia (11 km), Vădastra (11 km).