Șopârlița: population and statistics
Șopârlița has a population of 1,096 (2026) across 19.2 km², or 56.9 people per km². It ranks 2,992 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −10.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,096 residents
- 19.2 km²
- 57 people/km²
Key points
Among the 112 localities in Olt County, Șopârlița ranks No. 103 by population.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 166.1 m³ in Șopârlița, compared with an average of 38.9 m³ in Olt County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Șopârlița: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (12 businesses).
Șopârlița in numbers
Where is Șopârlița?
Neighbouring localities
- Brâncoveni4.4 km · 2,378
- Pârșcoveni4.9 km · 2,725
- Dobrun5.0 km · 1,380
- Osica de Sus5.6 km · 4,389
- Osica de Jos6.7 km · 1,479
- Bârza8.0 km · 2,481
- Piatra-Olt8.3 km · 6,225
- Voineasa9.9 km · 2,003
Localities of similar size
Population of Șopârlița over time
Șopârlița had 1,226 residents in 2016 and 1,096 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,133 |
| 2022 | 1,114 |
| 2023 | 1,109 |
| 2024 | 1,093 |
| 2025 | 1,099 |
| 2026 | 1,096 |
Did you know?
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Existing dwellings”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,696 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Brâncoveni (2,378 residents), 4.4 km away.
All indicators for Șopârlița
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 | Șopârlița | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.8 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 580 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.1 ‰ | 19.5 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 892 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) | 11.9 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,919 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Șopârlița | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.04 km | 7.19 km | 7.67 km | ranked 898 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 549 | 211,826 | 10,177,161 | ranked 3,089 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 500.9 ‰ | 526.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,401 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 43.6 m² | 47.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,369 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Șopârlița | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 21.0 ‰ | 37.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,345 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.74 ‰ | 2.31 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,077 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Șopârlița | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 87 ‰ | 187 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,222 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 4.8% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 746 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Șopârlița | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 166.1 m³ | 38.9 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 20 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Șopârlița | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.91 ‰ | 1.96 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 589 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.91 ‰ | 0.67 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 205 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Șopârlița | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 60 ‰ | 137 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,753 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 170 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Șopârlița
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 trade17 · 28.8%
- Construction7 · 11.9%
- Transport and storage7 · 11.9%
- Accommodation and food services7 · 11.9%
- Manufacturing6 · 10.2%
- Other service activities3 · 5.1%
Most common activities
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Șopârlița?
Șopârlița has 1,096 residents (2026), ranking 2,992 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Șopârlița?
Șopârlița covers 19.2 km², with a density of 57 people per km².
Is the population of Șopârlița growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Șopârlița went from 1,226 to 1,096, a change of −10.6%.
Where is Șopârlița?
Șopârlița is in Olt County. Latitude 44.287, longitude 24.272.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Șopârlița?
In Șopârlița, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 166.1 m³ (2025), ranking 20 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Existing dwellings: what is the figure for Șopârlița?
In Șopârlița, “Existing dwellings” stands at 549 (2025), ranking 3,089 of 3,181 localities; the national median is 1,464.
Which localities border Șopârlița?
The nearest to Șopârlița are Brâncoveni (4.4 km), Pârșcoveni (4.9 km), Dobrun (5.0 km), Osica de Sus (5.6 km), Osica de Jos (6.7 km).