Rotunda: population and statistics
Rotunda has a population of 2,466 (2026) across 35.0 km², or 70.5 people per km². It ranks 1,940 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −10.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,466 residents
- 35.0 km²
- 70 people/km²
Key points
Among the 112 localities in Olt County, Rotunda ranks No. 44 by population.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 2.4 m³ in Rotunda, compared with an average of 38.9 m³ in Olt County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 35 ‰ in Rotunda, compared with an average of 187 ‰ in Olt County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Rotunda: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (27 businesses).
Rotunda in numbers
Where is Rotunda?
Neighbouring localities
- Grădinile5.6 km · 1,350
- Bucinișu6.4 km · 1,735
- Vlădila6.7 km · 1,846
- Redea7.8 km · 2,405
- Obârșia8.4 km · 2,239
- Brastavățu10 km · 3,804
- Studina11 km · 2,501
- Deveselu11 km · 2,963
Localities of similar size
Population of Rotunda over time
Rotunda had 2,746 residents in 2016 and 2,466 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,575 |
| 2022 | 2,543 |
| 2023 | 2,517 |
| 2024 | 2,505 |
| 2025 | 2,504 |
| 2026 | 2,466 |
Did you know?
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,899 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Grădinile, 5.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Brastavățu (3,804 residents), 10 km away.
All indicators for Rotunda
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 | Rotunda | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.2 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,009 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.7 ‰ | 19.5 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,195 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.1 ‰ | 5.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,981 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.8 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 559 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Rotunda | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.62 km | 7.19 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,119 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,149 | 211,826 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,169 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 465.9 ‰ | 526.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,821 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 48.7 m² | 47.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,777 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Rotunda | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 19.9 ‰ | 37.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,433 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.22 ‰ | 2.31 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,379 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Rotunda | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 35 ‰ | 187 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,784 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.2% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 1,627 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Rotunda | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 2.4 m³ | 38.9 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,604 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.70 km | 4.04 km | 4.05 km | ranked 706 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Rotunda | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.41 ‰ | 1.96 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,917 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.41 ‰ | 0.67 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,714 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Rotunda | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 77 ‰ | 137 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,170 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,258 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Rotunda
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 trade34 · 28.6%
- Manufacturing14 · 11.8%
- Construction11 · 9.2%
- Transport and storage11 · 9.2%
- Administrative and support services10 · 8.4%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing9 · 7.6%
- Accommodation and food services8 · 6.7%
- Other service activities7 · 5.9%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)27 · 22.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)25 · 21.0%
- Specialised construction activities11 · 9.2%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services9 · 7.6%
- Manufacture of food products8 · 6.7%
- Food and beverage service activities8 · 6.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines7 · 5.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities7 · 5.9%
- Office administration and business support activities6 · 5.0%
- Civil engineering4 · 3.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Rotunda?
Rotunda has 2,466 residents (2026), ranking 1,940 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Rotunda?
Rotunda covers 35.0 km², with a density of 70 people per km².
Is the population of Rotunda growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Rotunda went from 2,746 to 2,466, a change of −10.2%.
Where is Rotunda?
Rotunda is in Olt County. Latitude 43.981, longitude 24.318.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Rotunda?
In Rotunda, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 2.4 m³ (2025), ranking 2,604 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Rotunda?
In Rotunda, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 35 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,784 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Which localities border Rotunda?
The nearest to Rotunda are Grădinile (5.6 km), Bucinișu (6.4 km), Vlădila (6.7 km), Redea (7.8 km), Obârșia (8.4 km).