Pleșoiu: population and statistics
Pleșoiu has a population of 2,658 (2026) across 50.1 km², or 53.0 people per km². It ranks 1,801 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −6.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,658 residents
- 50.1 km²
- 53 people/km²
Key points
Among the 112 localities in Olt County, Pleșoiu ranks No. 36 by population.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 73.0 m³ in Pleșoiu, compared with an average of 38.9 m³ in Olt County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 711.1 ‰ in Pleșoiu, compared with an average of 526.0 ‰ in Olt County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Pleșoiu: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (36 businesses).
Pleșoiu in numbers
Where is Pleșoiu?
Neighbouring localities
- Strejești5.2 km · 2,799
- Găneasa6.4 km · 3,432
- Cârlogani7.2 km · 2,030
- Morunglav8.7 km · 2,074
- Grădinari9.8 km · 2,471
- Curtișoara10 km · 4,319
- Slătioara11 km · 2,696
- Lungești11 km · 3,003
Localities of similar size
Population of Pleșoiu over time
Pleșoiu had 2,852 residents in 2016 and 2,658 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,743 |
| 2022 | 2,701 |
| 2023 | 2,681 |
| 2024 | 2,692 |
| 2025 | 2,691 |
| 2026 | 2,658 |
Did you know?
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,024 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Strejești, 5.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Curtișoara (4,319 residents), 10 km away.
All indicators for Pleșoiu
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 | Pleșoiu | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.2 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,531 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.4 ‰ | 19.5 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,268 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.8 ‰ | 5.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,599 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.7 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 571 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Pleșoiu | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.53 km | 7.19 km | 7.67 km | ranked 817 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.75 ‰ | 1.41 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,901 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,890 | 211,826 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,067 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 711.1 ‰ | 526.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 246 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 50.1 m² | 47.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,600 of 3,163 |
Energy
| Indicator | Pleșoiu | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.16 km | 3.43 km | 6.17 km | ranked 309 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 161 m³ | 4,558 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 746 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Pleșoiu | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 35.4 ‰ | 37.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,122 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.01 ‰ | 2.31 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 928 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Pleșoiu | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 64 ‰ | 187 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,753 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.3% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 1,572 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Pleșoiu | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 73.0 m³ | 38.9 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 163 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.76 km | 4.04 km | 4.05 km | ranked 131 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Pleșoiu | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.13 ‰ | 1.96 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 424 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.75 ‰ | 0.67 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 377 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.38 ‰ | 0.75 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,411 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Pleșoiu | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 74 ‰ | 137 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,297 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,419 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Pleșoiu
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 trade48 · 23.4%
- Construction30 · 14.6%
- Professional, scientific and technical21 · 10.2%
- Transport and storage17 · 8.3%
- Manufacturing15 · 7.3%
- Administrative and support services15 · 7.3%
- Accommodation and food services14 · 6.8%
- Real estate10 · 4.9%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)36 · 17.6%
- Specialised construction activities27 · 13.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)25 · 12.2%
- Construction of buildings19 · 9.3%
- Civil engineering13 · 6.3%
- Food and beverage service activities13 · 6.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines12 · 5.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities10 · 4.9%
- Real estate activities10 · 4.9%
- Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing10 · 4.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Pleșoiu?
Pleșoiu has 2,658 residents (2026), ranking 1,801 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Pleșoiu?
Pleșoiu covers 50.1 km², with a density of 53 people per km².
Is the population of Pleșoiu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Pleșoiu went from 2,852 to 2,658, a change of −6.8%.
Where is Pleșoiu?
Pleșoiu is in Olt County. Latitude 44.475, longitude 24.239.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Pleșoiu?
In Pleșoiu, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 73.0 m³ (2025), ranking 163 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Pleșoiu?
In Pleșoiu, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 711.1 ‰ (2025), ranking 246 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Which localities border Pleșoiu?
The nearest to Pleșoiu are Strejești (5.2 km), Găneasa (6.4 km), Cârlogani (7.2 km), Morunglav (8.7 km), Grădinari (9.8 km).