Sâmburești: population and statistics
Sâmburești has a population of 899 (2026) across 30.9 km², or 29.1 people per km². It ranks 3,084 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −13.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 899 residents
- 30.9 km²
- 29 people/km²
Key points
Among the 112 localities in Olt County, Sâmburești ranks No. 109 by population.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: 23.36 km in Sâmburești, compared with an average of 4.04 km in Olt County and 3.05 km nationally.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 1,157 ‰ in Sâmburești, compared with an average of 526.0 ‰ in Olt County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Sâmburești in numbers
Where is Sâmburești?
Neighbouring localities
- Leleasca4.2 km · 1,111
- Vitomirești5.2 km · 1,676
- Ciomăgești5.4 km · 943
- Dobroteasa7.1 km · 1,414
- Drăgoești8.4 km · 1,746
- Vulturești8.6 km · 2,047
- Topana10 km · 566
- Olanu10 km · 2,800
Localities of similar size
Population of Sâmburești over time
Sâmburești had 1,041 residents in 2016 and 899 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 971 |
| 2022 | 955 |
| 2023 | 939 |
| 2024 | 914 |
| 2025 | 907 |
| 2026 | 899 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Olt County for “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,321 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Leleasca, 4.2 km away.
All indicators for Sâmburești
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 | Sâmburești | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.0 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 895 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.0 ‰ | 19.5 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 922 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.7 ‰ | 5.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,657 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.7 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 722 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sâmburești | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 35.26 km | 7.19 km | 7.67 km | ranked 20 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,040 | 211,826 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,364 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1,157 ‰ | 526.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 15 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 69.2 m² | 47.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 189 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Sâmburești | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.0 ‰ | 37.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 3,124 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.00 ‰ | 2.31 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 3,005 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Sâmburești | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 41 ‰ | 187 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,573 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 5.1% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 684 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Sâmburești | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 59.0 m³ | 38.9 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 272 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.36 km | 4.04 km | 4.05 km | ranked 6 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Sâmburești | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.11 ‰ | 1.96 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 432 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.11 ‰ | 0.67 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 85 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Sâmburești | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 50 ‰ | 137 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,959 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 80 of 3,122 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sâmburești?
Sâmburești has 899 residents (2026), ranking 3,084 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Sâmburești?
Sâmburești covers 30.9 km², with a density of 29 people per km².
Is the population of Sâmburești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Sâmburești went from 1,041 to 899, a change of −13.6%.
Where is Sâmburești?
Sâmburești is in Olt County. Latitude 44.802, longitude 24.398.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Sâmburești?
In Sâmburești, “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 23.36 km (2025), ranking 6 of 1,695 localities; the national median is 4.05 km.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Sâmburești?
In Sâmburești, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1,157 ‰ (2025), ranking 15 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Which localities border Sâmburești?
The nearest to Sâmburești are Leleasca (4.2 km), Vitomirești (5.2 km), Ciomăgești (5.4 km), Dobroteasa (7.1 km), Drăgoești (8.4 km).