Șerbănești: population and statistics
Șerbănești has a population of 2,554 (2026) across 40.9 km², or 62.4 people per km². It ranks 1,877 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −10.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,554 residents
- 40.9 km²
- 62 people/km²
Key points
Among the 112 localities in Olt County, Șerbănești ranks No. 38 by population.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 64.6 m³ in Șerbănești, compared with an average of 38.9 m³ in Olt County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.78 ‰ in Șerbănești, compared with an average of 1.41 ‰ in Olt County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
Șerbănești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (29 businesses).
Șerbănești in numbers
Where is Șerbănești?
Neighbouring localities
- Crâmpoia6.1 km · 3,220
- Movileni6.6 km · 3,008
- Icoana8.3 km · 1,501
- Schitu8.4 km · 2,391
- Nicolae Titulescu9.1 km · 1,087
- Tufeni10 km · 2,388
- Stoicănești10 km · 2,198
- Vâlcele10 km · 2,128
Localities of similar size
Population of Șerbănești over time
Șerbănești had 2,859 residents in 2016 and 2,554 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,659 |
| 2022 | 2,635 |
| 2023 | 2,600 |
| 2024 | 2,590 |
| 2025 | 2,576 |
| 2026 | 2,554 |
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All indicators for Șerbănești
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 | Șerbănești | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.7 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,103 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.1 ‰ | 19.5 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,846 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) | 13.3 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,481 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Șerbănești | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.01 km | 7.19 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,086 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.78 ‰ | 1.41 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,864 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,348 | 211,826 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,795 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 527.8 ‰ | 526.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,122 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 46.2 m² | 47.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,077 of 3,163 |
Energy
| Indicator | Șerbănești | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.04 km | 3.43 km | 6.17 km | ranked 240 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 211 m³ | 4,558 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 626 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Șerbănești | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 27.0 ‰ | 37.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,782 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.57 ‰ | 2.31 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,080 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Șerbănești | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 127 ‰ | 187 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 733 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.3% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 1,572 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Șerbănești | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 64.6 m³ | 38.9 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 226 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Șerbănești | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.39 ‰ | 1.96 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,004 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.39 ‰ | 0.67 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,826 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Șerbănești | 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) | 3.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,351 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Șerbănești
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 trade43 · 26.7%
- Transport and storage26 · 16.1%
- Manufacturing18 · 11.2%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing17 · 10.6%
- Construction13 · 8.1%
- Accommodation and food services12 · 7.5%
- Administrative and support services9 · 5.6%
- Professional, scientific and technical6 · 3.7%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)29 · 18.0%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)25 · 15.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines22 · 13.7%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services15 · 9.3%
- Specialised construction activities13 · 8.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities13 · 8.1%
- Food and beverage service activities12 · 7.5%
- Construction of buildings9 · 5.6%
- Manufacture of food products5 · 3.1%
- Manufacture of wearing apparel5 · 3.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Șerbănești?
Șerbănești has 2,554 residents (2026), ranking 1,877 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Șerbănești?
Șerbănești covers 40.9 km², with a density of 62 people per km².
Is the population of Șerbănești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Șerbănești went from 2,859 to 2,554, a change of −10.7%.
Where is Șerbănești?
Șerbănești is in Olt County. Latitude 44.329, longitude 24.665.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Șerbănești?
In Șerbănești, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 64.6 m³ (2025), ranking 226 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Șerbănești?
In Șerbănești, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.78 ‰ (2025), ranking 1,864 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
Which localities border Șerbănești?
The nearest to Șerbănești are Crâmpoia (6.1 km), Movileni (6.6 km), Icoana (8.3 km), Schitu (8.4 km), Nicolae Titulescu (9.1 km).