Potcoava: population and statistics
Potcoava has a population of 5,412 (2026) across 65.3 km², or 82.9 people per km². It ranks 655 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −7.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,412 residents
- 65.3 km²
- 83 people/km²
Key points
Among the 112 localities in Olt County, Potcoava ranks No. 8 by population.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.37 ‰ in Potcoava, compared with an average of 1.41 ‰ in Olt County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 166 ‰ in Potcoava, compared with an average of 137 ‰ in Olt County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Potcoava: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (189 businesses).
Potcoava in numbers
Where is Potcoava?
Neighbouring localities
- Corbu5.3 km · 2,092
- Bălteni8.4 km · 1,518
- Perieți9.6 km · 1,831
- Icoana9.6 km · 1,501
- Sârbii-Măgura9.8 km · 1,658
- Movileni11 km · 3,008
- Hârsești12 km · 1,962
- Optași-Măgura12 km · 986
Localities of similar size
Population of Potcoava over time
Potcoava had 5,851 residents in 2016 and 5,412 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,654 |
| 2022 | 5,592 |
| 2023 | 5,557 |
| 2024 | 5,509 |
| 2025 | 5,439 |
| 2026 | 5,412 |
Did you know?
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 92% of localities.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,144 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Corbu, 5.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Scornicești (11,139 residents), 15 km away.
All indicators for Potcoava
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 | Potcoava | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.7 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,667 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.9 ‰ | 19.5 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,436 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) | 14.2 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,251 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Potcoava | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.77 km | 7.19 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,488 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.37 ‰ | 1.41 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,274 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,641 | 211,826 | 10,177,161 | ranked 564 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 488.0 ‰ | 526.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,547 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 38.6 m² | 47.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,818 of 3,163 |
Energy
| Indicator | Potcoava | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.45 km | 3.43 km | 6.17 km | ranked 469 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 413 m³ | 4,558 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 244 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Potcoava | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 60.1 ‰ | 37.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 283 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.25 ‰ | 2.31 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 434 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Potcoava | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 79 ‰ | 187 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,390 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.8% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 980 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Potcoava | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 10.0 m³ | 38.9 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,374 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.24 km | 4.04 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,501 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Potcoava | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.55 ‰ | 1.96 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,309 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.55 ‰ | 0.67 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 937 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.37 ‰ | 0.75 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,450 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Potcoava | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 166 ‰ | 137 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 239 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,760 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Potcoava
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 trade246 · 32.9%
- Manufacturing125 · 16.7%
- Construction111 · 14.9%
- Transport and storage61 · 8.2%
- Administrative and support services45 · 6.0%
- Accommodation and food services32 · 4.3%
- Water supply, sewerage and waste management29 · 3.9%
- Real estate17 · 2.3%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)189 · 25.3%
- Specialised construction activities105 · 14.1%
- Manufacture of fabricated metal products87 · 11.6%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)78 · 10.4%
- Construction of buildings66 · 8.8%
- Civil engineering57 · 7.6%
- Manufacture of furniture48 · 6.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines46 · 6.2%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)43 · 5.8%
- Food and beverage service activities32 · 4.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Potcoava?
Potcoava has 5,412 residents (2026), ranking 655 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Potcoava?
Potcoava covers 65.3 km², with a density of 83 people per km².
Is the population of Potcoava growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Potcoava went from 5,851 to 5,412, a change of −7.5%.
Where is Potcoava?
Potcoava is in Olt County. Latitude 44.475, longitude 24.641.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Potcoava?
In Potcoava, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.37 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,274 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Potcoava?
In Potcoava, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 166 ‰ (2025), ranking 239 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Which localities border Potcoava?
The nearest to Potcoava are Corbu (5.3 km), Bălteni (8.4 km), Perieți (9.6 km), Icoana (9.6 km), Sârbii-Măgura (9.8 km).