Piatra-Olt: population and statistics
Piatra-Olt has a population of 6,225 (2026) across 77.5 km², or 80.3 people per km². It ranks 524 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −5.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 6,225 residents
- 77.5 km²
- 80 people/km²
Key points
Among the 112 localities in Olt County, Piatra-Olt ranks No. 7 by population.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 1.6 in Piatra-Olt, compared with an average of 3.9 per 10,000 inh. in Olt County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.45 ‰ in Piatra-Olt, compared with an average of 1.96 ‰ in Olt County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Piatra-Olt: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (72 businesses).
Piatra-Olt in numbers
Where is Piatra-Olt?
Neighbouring localities
- Slătioara5.3 km · 2,696
- Brâncoveni5.8 km · 2,378
- Găneasa7.1 km · 3,432
- Milcov7.5 km · 1,507
- Șopârlița8.3 km · 1,096
- Bârza9.4 km · 2,481
- Slatina9.5 km · 76,456
- Pârșcoveni9.7 km · 2,725
Localities of similar size
Population of Piatra-Olt over time
Piatra-Olt had 6,581 residents in 2016 and 6,225 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,330 |
| 2022 | 6,283 |
| 2023 | 6,216 |
| 2024 | 6,222 |
| 2025 | 6,232 |
| 2026 | 6,225 |
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All indicators for Piatra-Olt
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 | Piatra-Olt | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.5 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,283 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.7 ‰ | 19.5 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,967 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.1 ‰ | 5.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,450 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.8 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,259 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Piatra-Olt | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.53 km | 7.19 km | 7.67 km | ranked 686 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.77 ‰ | 1.41 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,082 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 3,174 | 211,826 | 10,177,161 | ranked 410 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 509.9 ‰ | 526.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,304 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 49.5 m² | 47.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,668 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.12 ‰ | 1.82 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,062 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Piatra-Olt | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 33.7 ‰ | 37.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,253 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.73 ‰ | 2.31 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,084 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Piatra-Olt | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 111 ‰ | 187 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 864 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.5% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 1,062 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Piatra-Olt | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 23.8 m³ | 38.9 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,543 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.88 km | 4.04 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,361 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Piatra-Olt | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.45 ‰ | 1.96 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 328 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.48 ‰ | 0.67 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,284 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.80 ‰ | 0.75 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 413 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Piatra-Olt | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 97 ‰ | 137 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,359 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,871 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Piatra-Olt
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 trade111 · 23.3%
- Construction54 · 11.3%
- Transport and storage47 · 9.9%
- Manufacturing40 · 8.4%
- Administrative and support services38 · 8.0%
- Accommodation and food services32 · 6.7%
- Professional, scientific and technical28 · 5.9%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing27 · 5.7%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)72 · 15.1%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)67 · 14.0%
- Specialised construction activities46 · 9.6%
- Construction of buildings40 · 8.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines36 · 7.5%
- Food and beverage service activities31 · 6.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities24 · 5.0%
- Civil engineering20 · 4.2%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services18 · 3.8%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities16 · 3.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Piatra-Olt?
Piatra-Olt has 6,225 residents (2026), ranking 524 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Piatra-Olt?
Piatra-Olt covers 77.5 km², with a density of 80 people per km².
Is the population of Piatra-Olt growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Piatra-Olt went from 6,581 to 6,225, a change of −5.4%.
Where is Piatra-Olt?
Piatra-Olt is in Olt County. Latitude 44.360, longitude 24.294.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Piatra-Olt?
In Piatra-Olt, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.6 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 2,871 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Piatra-Olt?
In Piatra-Olt, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.45 ‰ (2024), ranking 328 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Which localities border Piatra-Olt?
The nearest to Piatra-Olt are Slătioara (5.3 km), Brâncoveni (5.8 km), Găneasa (7.1 km), Milcov (7.5 km), Șopârlița (8.3 km).