Osica de Sus: population and statistics
Osica de Sus has a population of 4,389 (2026) across 46.5 km², or 94.3 people per km². It ranks 929 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −8.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,389 residents
- 46.5 km²
- 94 people/km²
Key points
Among the 112 localities in Olt County, Osica de Sus ranks No. 10 by population.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 39.5 m² in Osica de Sus, compared with an average of 47.1 m² in Olt County and 51.1 m² nationally.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 140 ‰ in Osica de Sus, compared with an average of 137 ‰ in Olt County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Osica de Sus: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (69 businesses).
Osica de Sus in numbers
Where is Osica de Sus?
Neighbouring localities
- Brâncoveni5.1 km · 2,378
- Șopârlița5.6 km · 1,096
- Osica de Jos6.5 km · 1,479
- Fălcoiu6.6 km · 3,543
- Ipotești7.5 km · 1,523
- Dobrun8.5 km · 1,380
- Coteana10 km · 1,912
- Pârșcoveni10 km · 2,725
Localities of similar size
Population of Osica de Sus over time
Osica de Sus had 4,813 residents in 2016 and 4,389 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,550 |
| 2022 | 4,496 |
| 2023 | 4,436 |
| 2024 | 4,406 |
| 2025 | 4,430 |
| 2026 | 4,389 |
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,515 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Brâncoveni, 5.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Slatina (76,456 residents), 18 km away.
All indicators for Osica de Sus
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 Sus | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.5 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,106 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.3 ‰ | 19.5 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,565 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.6 ‰ | 5.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,660 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.4 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 776 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Osica de Sus | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.03 km | 7.19 km | 7.67 km | ranked 899 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.14 ‰ | 1.41 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,517 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,291 | 211,826 | 10,177,161 | ranked 726 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 522.0 ‰ | 526.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,177 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 39.5 m² | 47.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,757 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Osica de Sus | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 36.2 ‰ | 37.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,065 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.96 ‰ | 2.31 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 955 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Osica de Sus | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 67 ‰ | 187 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,656 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.1% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 1,202 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Osica de Sus | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 13.4 m³ | 38.9 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,205 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.42 km | 4.04 km | 4.05 km | ranked 988 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Osica de Sus | 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 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.23 ‰ | 0.75 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,902 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Osica de Sus | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 140 ‰ | 137 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 423 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,418 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Osica de Sus
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 trade100 · 29.2%
- Accommodation and food services44 · 12.8%
- Transport and storage34 · 9.9%
- Manufacturing29 · 8.5%
- Construction29 · 8.5%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing20 · 5.8%
- Administrative and support services18 · 5.2%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation15 · 4.4%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)69 · 20.1%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)54 · 15.7%
- Food and beverage service activities42 · 12.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines30 · 8.7%
- Specialised construction activities28 · 8.2%
- Construction of buildings18 · 5.2%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services17 · 5.0%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities14 · 4.1%
- Waste collection, treatment and disposal; materials recovery13 · 3.8%
- Manufacture of food products10 · 2.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Osica de Sus?
Osica de Sus has 4,389 residents (2026), ranking 929 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Osica de Sus?
Osica de Sus covers 46.5 km², with a density of 94 people per km².
Is the population of Osica de Sus growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Osica de Sus went from 4,813 to 4,389, a change of −8.8%.
Where is Osica de Sus?
Osica de Sus is in Olt County. Latitude 44.267, longitude 24.337.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Osica de Sus?
In Osica de Sus, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 39.5 m² (2025), ranking 2,757 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Osica de Sus?
In Osica de Sus, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 140 ‰ (2025), ranking 423 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Which localities border Osica de Sus?
The nearest to Osica de Sus are Brâncoveni (5.1 km), Șopârlița (5.6 km), Osica de Jos (6.5 km), Fălcoiu (6.6 km), Ipotești (7.5 km).