Redea: population and statistics
Redea has a population of 2,405 (2026) across 124.2 km², or 19.4 people per km². It ranks 1,987 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −14.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,405 residents
- 124.2 km²
- 19 people/km²
Key points
Among the 112 localities in Olt County, Redea ranks No. 47 by population.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 39 ‰ in Redea, compared with an average of 137 ‰ in Olt County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.42 ‰ in Redea, compared with an average of 1.41 ‰ in Olt County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
Redea: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (31 businesses).
Redea in numbers
Where is Redea?
Neighbouring localities
- Rotunda7.8 km · 2,466
- Caracal8.4 km · 31,024
- Celaru10 km · 4,081
- Drăghiceni10 km · 1,763
- Vlădila11 km · 1,846
- Amărăștii de Sus12 km · 1,514
- Deveselu12 km · 2,963
- Bucinișu12 km · 1,735
Localities of similar size
Population of Redea over time
Redea had 2,800 residents in 2016 and 2,405 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,562 |
| 2022 | 2,509 |
| 2023 | 2,478 |
| 2024 | 2,455 |
| 2025 | 2,446 |
| 2026 | 2,405 |
Did you know?
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 92% of localities.
- “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 17,391 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Rotunda, 7.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Caracal (31,024 residents), 8.4 km away.
All indicators for Redea
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 | Redea | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.1 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,452 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.2 ‰ | 19.5 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,819 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.2 ‰ | 5.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,942 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.0 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 311 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Redea | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.41 km | 7.19 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,946 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.42 ‰ | 1.41 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,225 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,410 | 211,826 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,692 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 586.3 ‰ | 526.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 688 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 61.2 m² | 47.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 562 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Redea | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 34.9 ‰ | 37.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,161 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.33 ‰ | 2.31 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 746 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Redea | 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) | 2.3% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 1,572 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Redea | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 27.0 m³ | 38.9 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,343 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.99 km | 4.04 km | 4.05 km | ranked 657 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Redea | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.83 ‰ | 1.96 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 680 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.83 ‰ | 0.67 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 273 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Redea | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 39 ‰ | 137 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 3,062 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,204 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Redea
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 trade45 · 24.1%
- Transport and storage24 · 12.8%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing22 · 11.8%
- Manufacturing18 · 9.6%
- Accommodation and food services13 · 7.0%
- Construction11 · 5.9%
- Administrative and support services11 · 5.9%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation9 · 4.8%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)31 · 16.6%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)24 · 12.8%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services21 · 11.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines20 · 10.7%
- Warehousing and transport support activities15 · 8.0%
- Food and beverage service activities13 · 7.0%
- Specialised construction activities11 · 5.9%
- Manufacture of food products9 · 4.8%
- Construction of buildings9 · 4.8%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities9 · 4.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Redea?
Redea has 2,405 residents (2026), ranking 1,987 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Redea?
Redea covers 124.2 km², with a density of 19 people per km².
Is the population of Redea growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Redea went from 2,800 to 2,405, a change of −14.1%.
Where is Redea?
Redea is in Olt County. Latitude 44.041, longitude 24.267.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Redea?
In Redea, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 39 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,062 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Redea?
In Redea, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.42 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,225 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
Which localities border Redea?
The nearest to Redea are Rotunda (7.8 km), Caracal (8.4 km), Celaru (10 km), Drăghiceni (10 km), Vlădila (11 km).