Ștefan cel Mare (Olt County): population and statistics
Ștefan cel Mare has a population of 1,400 (2026) across 26.5 km², or 52.8 people per km². It ranks 2,811 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −20.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,400 residents
- 26.5 km²
- 53 people/km²
Key points
Among the 112 localities in Olt County, Ștefan cel Mare ranks No. 93 by population.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: 29.3 ‰ in Ștefan cel Mare, compared with an average of 13.3 ‰ in Olt County and 11.1 ‰ nationally.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.71 ‰ in Ștefan cel Mare, compared with an average of 2.31 ‰ in Olt County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
Ștefan cel Mare: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (11 businesses).
Ștefan cel Mare in numbers
Where is Ștefan cel Mare?
Neighbouring localities
- Urzica4.2 km · 1,906
- Vădăstrița8.4 km · 2,812
- Grojdibodu9.1 km · 2,304
- Ianca9.3 km · 3,152
- Obârșia11 km · 2,239
- Gura Padinii11 km · 1,538
- Dăbuleni12 km · 10,560
- Bucinișu12 km · 1,735
Localities of similar size
Population of Ștefan cel Mare over time
Ștefan cel Mare had 1,770 residents in 2016 and 1,400 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,597 |
| 2022 | 1,549 |
| 2023 | 1,512 |
| 2024 | 1,489 |
| 2025 | 1,451 |
| 2026 | 1,400 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Olt County for “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,717 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Urzica, 4.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Vădăstrița (2,812 residents), 8.4 km away.
All indicators for Ștefan cel Mare
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 | Ștefan cel Mare | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.1 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,356 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 27.9 ‰ | 19.5 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 130 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.9 ‰ | 5.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 3,055 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 29.3 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 12 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ștefan cel Mare | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.57 km | 7.19 km | 7.67 km | ranked 471 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.71 ‰ | 1.41 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,934 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 817 | 211,826 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,765 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 583.6 ‰ | 526.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 701 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 45.4 m² | 47.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,176 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ștefan cel Mare | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 16.4 ‰ | 37.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,716 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.71 ‰ | 2.31 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,772 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ștefan cel Mare | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 62 ‰ | 187 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,817 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 6.9% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 442 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Ștefan cel Mare | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 10.7 m³ | 38.9 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,335 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Ștefan cel Mare | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.71 ‰ | 1.96 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 860 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.71 ‰ | 0.67 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 451 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Ștefan cel Mare | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 66 ‰ | 137 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,582 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 366 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Ștefan cel Mare
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 trade13 · 26.0%
- Construction7 · 14.0%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing6 · 12.0%
- Transport and storage6 · 12.0%
- Accommodation and food services5 · 10.0%
- Administrative and support services4 · 8.0%
- Manufacturing3 · 6.0%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)11 · 22.0%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)10 · 20.0%
- Specialised construction activities7 · 14.0%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services6 · 12.0%
- Food and beverage service activities5 · 10.0%
- Construction of buildings4 · 8.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines4 · 8.0%
- Civil engineering3 · 6.0%
- Rental and leasing activities3 · 6.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ștefan cel Mare?
Ștefan cel Mare has 1,400 residents (2026), ranking 2,811 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Ștefan cel Mare?
Ștefan cel Mare covers 26.5 km², with a density of 53 people per km².
Is the population of Ștefan cel Mare growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ștefan cel Mare went from 1,770 to 1,400, a change of −20.9%.
Where is Ștefan cel Mare?
Ștefan cel Mare is in Olt County. Latitude 43.826, longitude 24.237.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ștefan cel Mare?
In Ștefan cel Mare, “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 29.3 ‰ (2025), ranking 12 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 13.0 ‰.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ștefan cel Mare?
In Ștefan cel Mare, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.71 ‰ (2026), ranking 2,772 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
Which localities border Ștefan cel Mare?
The nearest to Ștefan cel Mare are Urzica (4.2 km), Vădăstrița (8.4 km), Grojdibodu (9.1 km), Ianca (9.3 km), Obârșia (11 km).