Osica de Jos: population and statistics
Osica de Jos has a population of 1,479 (2026) across 22.1 km², or 67.1 people per km². It ranks 2,751 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −4.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,479 residents
- 22.1 km²
- 67 people/km²
Key points
Among the 112 localities in Olt County, Osica de Jos ranks No. 88 by population.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 12.4% in Osica de Jos, compared with an average of 3.1% in Olt County and 2.0% nationally.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 36.3 m² in Osica de Jos, compared with an average of 47.1 m² in Olt County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Osica de Jos: the most common activity among active businesses is Construction of buildings (15 businesses).
Osica de Jos in numbers
Where is Osica de Jos?
Neighbouring localities
- Dobrun4.5 km · 1,380
- Cezieni4.6 km · 1,502
- Osica de Sus6.5 km · 4,389
- Șopârlița6.7 km · 1,096
- Fălcoiu8.4 km · 3,543
- Pârșcoveni9.2 km · 2,725
- Teslui9.3 km · 1,930
- Dobrosloveni9.8 km · 3,542
Localities of similar size
Population of Osica de Jos over time
Osica de Jos had 1,556 residents in 2016 and 1,479 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,500 |
| 2022 | 1,490 |
| 2023 | 1,470 |
| 2024 | 1,480 |
| 2025 | 1,473 |
| 2026 | 1,479 |
Did you know?
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,088 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Dobrun, 4.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Osica de Sus (4,389 residents), 6.5 km away.
All indicators for Osica de Jos
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 | Osica de Jos | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 27.0 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 330 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) | 4.7 ‰ | 5.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,626 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.8 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,639 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Osica de Jos | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.14 km | 7.19 km | 7.67 km | ranked 879 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.68 ‰ | 1.41 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,966 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 756 | 211,826 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,857 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 511.2 ‰ | 526.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,289 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 36.3 m² | 47.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,957 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Osica de Jos | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 24.3 ‰ | 37.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,046 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.35 ‰ | 2.31 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,272 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Osica de Jos | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 61 ‰ | 187 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,847 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 12.4% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 125 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Osica de Jos | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 31.8 m³ | 38.9 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,046 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Osica de Jos | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.68 ‰ | 1.96 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 928 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.68 ‰ | 0.67 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 514 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Osica de Jos | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 139 ‰ | 137 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 439 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 420 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Osica de Jos
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 trade18 · 28.6%
- Construction16 · 25.4%
- Accommodation and food services7 · 11.1%
- Manufacturing6 · 9.5%
- Transport and storage5 · 7.9%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing3 · 4.8%
Most common activities
- Construction of buildings15 · 23.8%
- Specialised construction activities15 · 23.8%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)13 · 20.6%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)9 · 14.3%
- Food and beverage service activities7 · 11.1%
- Civil engineering6 · 9.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines4 · 6.3%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services3 · 4.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Osica de Jos?
Osica de Jos has 1,479 residents (2026), ranking 2,751 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Osica de Jos?
Osica de Jos covers 22.1 km², with a density of 67 people per km².
Is the population of Osica de Jos growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Osica de Jos went from 1,556 to 1,479, a change of −4.9%.
Where is Osica de Jos?
Osica de Jos is in Olt County. Latitude 44.227, longitude 24.278.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Osica de Jos?
In Osica de Jos, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 12.4% (2026), ranking 125 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Osica de Jos?
In Osica de Jos, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 36.3 m² (2025), ranking 2,957 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Which localities border Osica de Jos?
The nearest to Osica de Jos are Dobrun (4.5 km), Cezieni (4.6 km), Osica de Sus (6.5 km), Șopârlița (6.7 km), Fălcoiu (8.4 km).