Schitu (Olt County): population and statistics
Schitu has a population of 2,391 (2026) across 47.0 km², or 50.9 people per km². It ranks 2,000 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −9.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,391 residents
- 47.0 km²
- 51 people/km²
Key points
Among the 112 localities in Olt County, Schitu ranks No. 48 by population.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 4.18 ‰ in Schitu, compared with an average of 1.96 ‰ in Olt County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 236 ‰ in Schitu, compared with an average of 187 ‰ in Olt County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Schitu: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (24 businesses).
Schitu in numbers
Where is Schitu?
Neighbouring localities
- Movileni5.2 km · 3,008
- Brebeni6.3 km · 2,577
- Perieți6.7 km · 1,831
- Vâlcele7.7 km · 2,128
- Șerbănești8.4 km · 2,554
- Coteana10 km · 1,912
- Bălteni12 km · 1,518
- Icoana12 km · 1,501
Localities of similar size
Population of Schitu over time
Schitu had 2,636 residents in 2016 and 2,391 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,501 |
| 2022 | 2,467 |
| 2023 | 2,428 |
| 2024 | 2,433 |
| 2025 | 2,426 |
| 2026 | 2,391 |
Did you know?
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,580 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Movileni, 5.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Potcoava (5,412 residents), 15 km away.
All indicators for Schitu
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 | Schitu | 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) | 20.5 ‰ | 19.5 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 819 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.1 ‰ | 5.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,450 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.3 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 796 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Schitu | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.51 ‰ | 1.41 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 722 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,345 | 211,826 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,800 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 562.5 ‰ | 526.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 830 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 42.4 m² | 47.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,506 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Schitu | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 26.3 ‰ | 37.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,848 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.67 ‰ | 2.31 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,965 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Schitu | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 236 ‰ | 187 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 319 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 7.6% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 366 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Schitu | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 4.18 ‰ | 1.96 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 66 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.84 ‰ | 0.67 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 263 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.42 ‰ | 0.75 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,271 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Schitu | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 61 ‰ | 137 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,730 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: Schitu
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 · 25.6%
- Transport and storage23 · 17.3%
- Construction19 · 14.3%
- Manufacturing15 · 11.3%
- Accommodation and food services11 · 8.3%
- Administrative and support services10 · 7.5%
- Other service activities5 · 3.8%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing4 · 3.0%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)24 · 18.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines19 · 14.3%
- Specialised construction activities17 · 12.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)15 · 11.3%
- Construction of buildings14 · 10.5%
- Civil engineering12 · 9.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities12 · 9.0%
- Food and beverage service activities11 · 8.3%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities7 · 5.3%
- Manufacture of fabricated metal products5 · 3.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Schitu?
Schitu has 2,391 residents (2026), ranking 2,000 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Schitu?
Schitu covers 47.0 km², with a density of 51 people per km².
Is the population of Schitu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Schitu went from 2,636 to 2,391, a change of −9.3%.
Where is Schitu?
Schitu is in Olt County. Latitude 44.352, longitude 24.565.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Schitu?
In Schitu, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 4.18 ‰ (2024), ranking 66 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Schitu?
In Schitu, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 236 ‰ (2024), ranking 319 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Which localities border Schitu?
The nearest to Schitu are Movileni (5.2 km), Brebeni (6.3 km), Perieți (6.7 km), Vâlcele (7.7 km), Șerbănești (8.4 km).