Slatina (Olt County): population and statistics
Slatina has a population of 76,456 (2026) across 50.7 km², or 1,507 people per km². It ranks 31 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −9.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 76,456 residents
- 50.7 km²
- 1,507 people/km²
Key points
Among the 112 localities in Olt County, Slatina ranks No. 1 by population.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 522 ‰ in Slatina, compared with an average of 187 ‰ in Olt County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Slatina: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (1,724 businesses).
Slatina in numbers
Where is Slatina?
Neighbouring localities
- Slătioara4.2 km · 2,696
- Milcov5.9 km · 1,507
- Curtișoara7.3 km · 4,319
- Valea Mare7.3 km · 3,581
- Găneasa8.0 km · 3,432
- Piatra-Olt9.5 km · 6,225
- Pleșoiu11 km · 2,658
- Priseaca12 km · 1,435
Localities of similar size
Population of Slatina over time
Slatina had 84,613 residents in 2016 and 76,456 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 81,483 |
| 2022 | 80,753 |
| 2023 | 79,980 |
| 2024 | 78,804 |
| 2025 | 77,187 |
| 2026 | 76,456 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Olt County for “Population (by registered residence)”.
- Number 1 in Olt County for “Population density”.
- “Existing dwellings”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,106 football pitches.
- Its population density is 16.6 times the national average.
All indicators for Slatina
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 | Slatina | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.9 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,271 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.1 ‰ | 19.5 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 543 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.5 ‰ | 5.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,295 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.8 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 3,060 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Slatina | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.50 km | 7.19 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,535 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.14 ‰ | 1.41 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,517 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 37,289 | 211,826 | 10,177,161 | ranked 26 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 487.7 ‰ | 526.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,552 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 42.6 m² | 47.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,484 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.03 ‰ | 1.82 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,129 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Slatina | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.83 km | 3.43 km | 6.17 km | ranked 926 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 1,146 m³ | 4,558 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 23 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Slatina | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 62.9 ‰ | 37.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 247 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.14 ‰ | 2.31 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 852 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Slatina | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 522 ‰ | 187 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 26 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.7% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 2,728 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Slatina | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.8 nights | 0.5 | 0.4 | ranked 391 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 494 ‰ | 284 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 372 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.8 ‰ | 7.9 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 816 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Slatina | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 41.1 m³ | 38.9 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 631 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.39 km | 4.04 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,238 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Slatina | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 4.41 ‰ | 1.96 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 57 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.81 ‰ | 0.67 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 298 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.10 ‰ | 0.75 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 179 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Slatina | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 223 ‰ | 137 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 75 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,683 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Slatina
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 trade2,359 · 22.2%
- Transport and storage1,237 · 11.6%
- Professional, scientific and technical1,006 · 9.5%
- Construction928 · 8.7%
- Manufacturing891 · 8.4%
- Administrative and support services873 · 8.2%
- Other service activities534 · 5.0%
- Accommodation and food services511 · 4.8%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)1,724 · 16.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)1,259 · 11.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines1,002 · 9.4%
- Specialised construction activities849 · 8.0%
- Construction of buildings586 · 5.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities525 · 4.9%
- Real estate activities483 · 4.5%
- Food and beverage service activities451 · 4.2%
- Office administration and business support activities434 · 4.1%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities398 · 3.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Slatina?
Slatina has 76,456 residents (2026), ranking 31 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Slatina?
Slatina covers 50.7 km², with a density of 1,507 people per km².
Is the population of Slatina growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Slatina went from 84,613 to 76,456, a change of −9.6%.
Where is Slatina?
Slatina is in Olt County. Latitude 44.430, longitude 24.364.
Existing dwellings: what is the figure for Slatina?
In Slatina, “Existing dwellings” stands at 37,289 (2025), ranking 26 of 3,181 localities; the national median is 1,464.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Slatina?
In Slatina, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 522 ‰ (2024), ranking 26 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Which localities border Slatina?
The nearest to Slatina are Slătioara (4.2 km), Milcov (5.9 km), Curtișoara (7.3 km), Valea Mare (7.3 km), Găneasa (8.0 km).