Rusănești: population and statistics
Rusănești has a population of 3,750 (2026) across 60.9 km², or 61.6 people per km². It ranks 1,176 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −12.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,750 residents
- 60.9 km²
- 62 people/km²
Key points
Among the 112 localities in Olt County, Rusănești ranks No. 15 by population.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 9.9 ‰ in Rusănești, compared with an average of 16.3 ‰ in Olt County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.53 ‰ in Rusănești, compared with an average of 1.41 ‰ in Olt County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
Rusănești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (33 businesses).
Rusănești in numbers
Where is Rusănești?
Neighbouring localities
- Cilieni4.2 km · 2,812
- Scărișoara6.6 km · 2,905
- Tia Mare9.0 km · 3,750
- Vișina9.3 km · 2,545
- Studina10 km · 2,501
- Slobozia Mândra11 km · 1,222
- Băbiciu12 km · 1,910
- Plopii-Slăvitești12 km · 2,055
Localities of similar size
Population of Rusănești over time
Rusănești had 4,283 residents in 2016 and 3,750 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,991 |
| 2022 | 3,927 |
| 2023 | 3,872 |
| 2024 | 3,848 |
| 2025 | 3,809 |
| 2026 | 3,750 |
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All indicators for Rusănești
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 | Rusănești | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.9 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,803 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.5 ‰ | 19.5 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,739 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.3 ‰ | 5.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,377 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.5 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 937 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Rusănești | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.53 ‰ | 1.41 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,122 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,752 | 211,826 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,196 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 467.2 ‰ | 526.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,804 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 58.1 m² | 47.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 775 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Rusănești | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 20.5 ‰ | 37.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,380 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.60 ‰ | 2.31 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,047 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Rusănești | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 93 ‰ | 187 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,126 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.0% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 1,732 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Rusănești | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.53 ‰ | 1.96 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,373 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.53 ‰ | 0.67 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,016 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.53 ‰ | 0.75 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 919 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Rusănești | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 78 ‰ | 137 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,122 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,138 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Rusănești
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 trade42 · 24.0%
- Manufacturing21 · 12.0%
- Construction19 · 10.9%
- Transport and storage16 · 9.1%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing15 · 8.6%
- Accommodation and food services15 · 8.6%
- Administrative and support services9 · 5.1%
- Professional, scientific and technical8 · 4.6%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)33 · 18.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)24 · 13.7%
- Specialised construction activities19 · 10.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines14 · 8.0%
- Food and beverage service activities14 · 8.0%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services13 · 7.4%
- Construction of buildings12 · 6.9%
- Manufacture of food products9 · 5.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities9 · 5.1%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles7 · 4.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Rusănești?
Rusănești has 3,750 residents (2026), ranking 1,176 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Rusănești?
Rusănești covers 60.9 km², with a density of 62 people per km².
Is the population of Rusănești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Rusănești went from 4,283 to 3,750, a change of −12.4%.
Where is Rusănești?
Rusănești is in Olt County. Latitude 43.925, longitude 24.565.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Rusănești?
In Rusănești, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 9.9 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,803 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Rusănești?
In Rusănești, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.53 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,122 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
Which localities border Rusănești?
The nearest to Rusănești are Cilieni (4.2 km), Scărișoara (6.6 km), Tia Mare (9.0 km), Vișina (9.3 km), Studina (10 km).