Poboru: population and statistics
Poboru has a population of 1,652 (2026) across 68.8 km², or 24.0 people per km². It ranks 2,622 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −16.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,652 residents
- 68.8 km²
- 24 people/km²
Key points
Among the 112 localities in Olt County, Poboru ranks No. 78 by population.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 24.82 km in Poboru, compared with an average of 7.19 km in Olt County and 4.84 km nationally.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 92.0 m³ in Poboru, compared with an average of 38.9 m³ in Olt County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Poboru: the most common activity among active businesses is Land transport and transport via pipelines (14 businesses).
Poboru in numbers
Where is Poboru?
Neighbouring localities
- Cungrea6.3 km · 1,622
- Spineni7.9 km · 1,260
- Verguleasa10 km · 2,448
- Tătulești10 km · 762
- Oporelu10 km · 933
- Scornicești11 km · 11,139
- Leleasca12 km · 1,111
- Vulturești12 km · 2,047
Localities of similar size
Population of Poboru over time
Poboru had 1,977 residents in 2016 and 1,652 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,800 |
| 2022 | 1,764 |
| 2023 | 1,733 |
| 2024 | 1,715 |
| 2025 | 1,684 |
| 2026 | 1,652 |
Did you know?
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,637 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Cungrea, 6.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Scornicești (11,139 residents), 11 km away.
All indicators for Poboru
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 | Poboru | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.9 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,068 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.6 ‰ | 19.5 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 373 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.2 ‰ | 5.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,790 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.1 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,039 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Poboru | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 24.82 km | 7.19 km | 7.67 km | ranked 75 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.03 ‰ | 1.41 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 546 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,324 | 211,826 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,832 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 801.5 ‰ | 526.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 120 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 44.5 m² | 47.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,285 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.61 ‰ | 1.82 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,457 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Poboru | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 18.8 ‰ | 37.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,520 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.61 ‰ | 2.31 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,843 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Poboru | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 44 ‰ | 187 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,455 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 6.5% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 483 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Poboru | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 92.0 m³ | 38.9 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 87 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Poboru | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.61 ‰ | 1.96 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,141 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.61 ‰ | 0.67 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 732 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Poboru | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 73 ‰ | 137 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,344 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 556 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Poboru
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 trade17 · 26.2%
- Transport and storage15 · 23.1%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing14 · 21.5%
- Construction4 · 6.2%
- Manufacturing3 · 4.6%
- Professional, scientific and technical3 · 4.6%
- Other service activities3 · 4.6%
Most common activities
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Poboru?
Poboru has 1,652 residents (2026), ranking 2,622 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Poboru?
Poboru covers 68.8 km², with a density of 24 people per km².
Is the population of Poboru growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Poboru went from 1,977 to 1,652, a change of −16.4%.
Where is Poboru?
Poboru is in Olt County. Latitude 44.670, longitude 24.460.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Poboru?
In Poboru, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 24.82 km (2025), ranking 75 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Poboru?
In Poboru, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 92.0 m³ (2025), ranking 87 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Which localities border Poboru?
The nearest to Poboru are Cungrea (6.3 km), Spineni (7.9 km), Verguleasa (10 km), Tătulești (10 km), Oporelu (10 km).