Scărișoara (Olt County): population and statistics
Scărișoara has a population of 2,905 (2026) across 45.0 km², or 64.6 people per km². It ranks 1,649 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −7.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,905 residents
- 45.0 km²
- 65 people/km²
Key points
Among the 112 localities in Olt County, Scărișoara ranks No. 29 by population.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 13.1 ‰ in Scărișoara, compared with an average of 5.9 ‰ in Olt County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants: 2.1 ‰ in Scărișoara, compared with an average of 7.9 ‰ in Olt County and 29.5 ‰ nationally.
Scărișoara: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (25 businesses).
Scărișoara in numbers
Where is Scărișoara?
Neighbouring localities
- Băbiciu5.1 km · 1,910
- Rusănești6.6 km · 3,750
- Traian8.3 km · 2,713
- Studina8.5 km · 2,501
- Sprâncenata8.5 km · 2,097
- Gostavățu9.0 km · 2,508
- Beciu10 km · 1,524
- Cilieni11 km · 2,812
Localities of similar size
Population of Scărișoara over time
Scărișoara had 3,142 residents in 2016 and 2,905 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,004 |
| 2022 | 2,953 |
| 2023 | 2,917 |
| 2024 | 2,930 |
| 2025 | 2,912 |
| 2026 | 2,905 |
Did you know?
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- “Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,296 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Băbiciu, 5.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Fărcașele (4,419 residents), 21 km away.
All indicators for Scărișoara
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 | Scărișoara | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.4 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,383 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.2 ‰ | 19.5 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,317 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.1 ‰ | 5.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 114 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.0 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,199 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Scărișoara | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,208 | 211,826 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,041 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 415.8 ‰ | 526.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,488 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 45.0 m² | 47.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,229 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Scărișoara | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 21.7 ‰ | 37.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,269 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.72 ‰ | 2.31 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,924 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Scărișoara | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 55 ‰ | 187 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,036 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 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Scărișoara | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.1 ‰ | 7.9 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,287 of 1,362 |
Health
| Indicator | Scărișoara | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.69 ‰ | 1.96 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 907 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.69 ‰ | 0.67 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 494 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Scărișoara | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 150 ‰ | 137 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 342 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,642 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Scărișoara
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 trade31 · 19.0%
- Transport and storage20 · 12.3%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing15 · 9.2%
- Construction14 · 8.6%
- Manufacturing13 · 8.0%
- Accommodation and food services12 · 7.4%
- Professional, scientific and technical9 · 5.5%
- Information and communication7 · 4.3%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)25 · 15.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines19 · 11.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)18 · 11.0%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services14 · 8.6%
- Specialised construction activities12 · 7.4%
- Food and beverage service activities12 · 7.4%
- Construction of buildings10 · 6.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities10 · 6.1%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities7 · 4.3%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)6 · 3.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Scărișoara?
Scărișoara has 2,905 residents (2026), ranking 1,649 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Scărișoara?
Scărișoara covers 45.0 km², with a density of 65 people per km².
Is the population of Scărișoara growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Scărișoara went from 3,142 to 2,905, a change of −7.5%.
Where is Scărișoara?
Scărișoara is in Olt County. Latitude 43.984, longitude 24.560.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Scărișoara?
In Scărișoara, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 13.1 ‰ (2025), ranking 114 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Scărișoara?
In Scărișoara, “Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 2.1 ‰ (2025), ranking 1,287 of 1,362 localities; the national median is 11.8 ‰.
Which localities border Scărișoara?
The nearest to Scărișoara are Băbiciu (5.1 km), Rusănești (6.6 km), Traian (8.3 km), Studina (8.5 km), Sprâncenata (8.5 km).