Scornicești: population and statistics
Scornicești has a population of 11,139 (2026) across 168.4 km², or 66.1 people per km². It ranks 211 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −7.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 11,139 residents
- 168.4 km²
- 66 people/km²
Key points
Among the 112 localities in Olt County, Scornicești ranks No. 5 by population.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: 8.3 ‰ in Scornicești, compared with an average of 13.3 ‰ in Olt County and 11.1 ‰ nationally.
Scornicești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (182 businesses).
Scornicești in numbers
Where is Scornicești?
Neighbouring localities
- Tătulești6.0 km · 762
- Optași-Măgura8.3 km · 986
- Oporelu9.0 km · 933
- Poboru11 km · 1,652
- Colonești11 km · 1,433
- Priseaca12 km · 1,435
- Sârbii-Măgura14 km · 1,658
- Spineni14 km · 1,260
Localities of similar size
Population of Scornicești over time
Scornicești had 12,077 residents in 2016 and 11,139 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 11,602 |
| 2022 | 11,493 |
| 2023 | 11,387 |
| 2024 | 11,294 |
| 2025 | 11,202 |
| 2026 | 11,139 |
Did you know?
- “Existing dwellings”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 92% of localities.
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 23,587 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Tătulești, 6.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Slatina (76,456 residents), 23 km away.
All indicators for Scornicești
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 | Scornicești | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.3 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,406 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.5 ‰ | 19.5 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,525 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.0 ‰ | 5.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,505 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.3 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,906 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Scornicești | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.36 km | 7.19 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,175 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.98 ‰ | 1.41 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 968 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 5,779 | 211,826 | 10,177,161 | ranked 182 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 518.8 ‰ | 526.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,212 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 45.1 m² | 47.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,216 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.59 ‰ | 1.82 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 299 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Scornicești | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.87 km | 3.43 km | 6.17 km | ranked 843 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 277 m³ | 4,558 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 490 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Scornicești | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 41.7 ‰ | 37.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 788 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.80 ‰ | 2.31 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,850 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Scornicești | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 150 ‰ | 187 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 589 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.2% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 2,276 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Scornicești | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.2 nights | 0.5 | 0.4 | ranked 741 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 86 ‰ | 284 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 846 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.2 ‰ | 7.9 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 751 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Scornicești | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 15.8 m³ | 38.9 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,074 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.98 km | 4.04 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,095 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Scornicești | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.44 ‰ | 1.96 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 332 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.54 ‰ | 0.67 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 980 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.18 ‰ | 0.75 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 2,034 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Scornicești | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 159 ‰ | 137 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 268 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: Scornicești
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 trade279 · 24.9%
- Construction140 · 12.5%
- Transport and storage130 · 11.6%
- Manufacturing111 · 9.9%
- Administrative and support services88 · 7.9%
- Accommodation and food services66 · 5.9%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing63 · 5.6%
- Professional, scientific and technical52 · 4.6%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)182 · 16.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)159 · 14.2%
- Specialised construction activities130 · 11.6%
- Construction of buildings117 · 10.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines107 · 9.6%
- Civil engineering75 · 6.7%
- Food and beverage service activities65 · 5.8%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services56 · 5.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities53 · 4.7%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles41 · 3.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Scornicești?
Scornicești has 11,139 residents (2026), ranking 211 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Scornicești?
Scornicești covers 168.4 km², with a density of 66 people per km².
Is the population of Scornicești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Scornicești went from 12,077 to 11,139, a change of −7.8%.
Where is Scornicești?
Scornicești is in Olt County. Latitude 44.595, longitude 24.547.
Existing dwellings: what is the figure for Scornicești?
In Scornicești, “Existing dwellings” stands at 5,779 (2025), ranking 182 of 3,181 localities; the national median is 1,464.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Scornicești?
In Scornicești, “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 8.3 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,906 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 13.0 ‰.
Which localities border Scornicești?
The nearest to Scornicești are Tătulești (6.0 km), Optași-Măgura (8.3 km), Oporelu (9.0 km), Poboru (11 km), Colonești (11 km).