Spineni: population and statistics
Spineni has a population of 1,260 (2026) across 74.1 km², or 17.0 people per km². It ranks 2,904 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −23.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,260 residents
- 74.1 km²
- 17 people/km²
Key points
Among the 112 localities in Olt County, Spineni ranks No. 98 by population.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 38.65 km in Spineni, compared with an average of 7.19 km in Olt County and 4.84 km nationally.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: 20.08 km in Spineni, compared with an average of 4.04 km in Olt County and 3.05 km nationally.
Spineni: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (19 businesses).
Spineni in numbers
Where is Spineni?
Neighbouring localities
- Făgețelu7.4 km · 742
- Poboru7.9 km · 1,652
- Leleasca9.1 km · 1,111
- Bărăști9.8 km · 1,130
- Vedea10.0 km · 3,162
- Tătulești10 km · 762
- Cungrea12 km · 1,622
- Topana12 km · 566
Localities of similar size
Population of Spineni over time
Spineni had 1,656 residents in 2016 and 1,260 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,474 |
| 2022 | 1,436 |
| 2023 | 1,407 |
| 2024 | 1,345 |
| 2025 | 1,291 |
| 2026 | 1,260 |
Did you know?
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,377 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Făgețelu, 7.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Vedea (3,162 residents), 10.0 km away.
All indicators for Spineni
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 | Spineni | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 25.4 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 407 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 30.2 ‰ | 19.5 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 72 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.3 ‰ | 5.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,881 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 27.8 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 22 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Spineni | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 38.65 km | 7.19 km | 7.67 km | ranked 14 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,539 | 211,826 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,464 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1,221 ‰ | 526.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 8 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 65.1 m² | 47.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 324 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Spineni | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 30.2 ‰ | 37.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,512 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.17 ‰ | 2.31 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 833 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Spineni | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 146 ‰ | 187 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 610 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 4.1% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 888 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Spineni | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 73.0 m³ | 38.9 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 163 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.08 km | 4.04 km | 4.05 km | ranked 15 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Spineni | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.79 ‰ | 1.96 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 724 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.79 ‰ | 0.67 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 315 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.79 ‰ | 0.75 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 425 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Spineni | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 58 ‰ | 137 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,806 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 266 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Spineni
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 trade22 · 24.2%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing13 · 14.3%
- Construction11 · 12.1%
- Transport and storage11 · 12.1%
- Administrative and support services7 · 7.7%
- Accommodation and food services6 · 6.6%
- Real estate6 · 6.6%
- Professional, scientific and technical6 · 6.6%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)19 · 20.9%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services12 · 13.2%
- Specialised construction activities11 · 12.1%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)11 · 12.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines10 · 11.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities8 · 8.8%
- Construction of buildings6 · 6.6%
- Real estate activities6 · 6.6%
- Civil engineering5 · 5.5%
- Food and beverage service activities4 · 4.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Spineni?
Spineni has 1,260 residents (2026), ranking 2,904 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Spineni?
Spineni covers 74.1 km², with a density of 17 people per km².
Is the population of Spineni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Spineni went from 1,656 to 1,260, a change of −23.9%.
Where is Spineni?
Spineni is in Olt County. Latitude 44.724, longitude 24.525.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Spineni?
In Spineni, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 38.65 km (2025), ranking 14 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Spineni?
In Spineni, “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 20.08 km (2025), ranking 15 of 1,695 localities; the national median is 4.05 km.
Which localities border Spineni?
The nearest to Spineni are Făgețelu (7.4 km), Poboru (7.9 km), Leleasca (9.1 km), Bărăști (9.8 km), Vedea (10.0 km).