Stoenești (Olt County): population and statistics
Stoenești has a population of 2,064 (2026) across 35.2 km², or 58.6 people per km². It ranks 2,290 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −11.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,064 residents
- 35.2 km²
- 59 people/km²
Key points
Among the 112 localities in Olt County, Stoenești ranks No. 60 by population.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 75.7 m² in Stoenești, compared with an average of 47.1 m² in Olt County and 51.1 m² nationally.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 8.7 ‰ in Stoenești, compared with an average of 16.3 ‰ in Olt County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Stoenești: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (30 businesses).
Stoenești in numbers
Where is Stoenești?
Neighbouring localities
- Gostavățu5.1 km · 2,508
- Fărcașele6.6 km · 4,419
- Dăneasa6.7 km · 3,178
- Deveselu7.2 km · 2,963
- Drăgănești-Olt8.8 km · 11,092
- Băbiciu9.0 km · 1,910
- Traian10 km · 2,713
- Caracal12 km · 31,024
Localities of similar size
Population of Stoenești over time
Stoenești had 2,319 residents in 2016 and 2,064 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,208 |
| 2022 | 2,167 |
| 2023 | 2,134 |
| 2024 | 2,122 |
| 2025 | 2,113 |
| 2026 | 2,064 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Olt County for “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”.
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,934 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Gostavățu, 5.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Fărcașele (4,419 residents), 6.6 km away.
All indicators for Stoenești
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 | Stoenești | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.7 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,966 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.3 ‰ | 19.5 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 399 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.8 ‰ | 5.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,133 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.0 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 857 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Stoenești | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.48 ‰ | 1.41 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,164 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 955 | 211,826 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,527 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 462.7 ‰ | 526.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,857 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 75.7 m² | 47.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 67 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Stoenești | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 32.5 ‰ | 37.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,345 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.39 ‰ | 2.31 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 723 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Stoenești | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 53 ‰ | 187 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,111 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.9% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 948 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Stoenești | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.49 km | 4.04 km | 4.05 km | ranked 968 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Stoenești | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.48 ‰ | 1.96 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,581 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.48 ‰ | 0.67 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,284 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Stoenești | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 104 ‰ | 137 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,120 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 924 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Stoenești
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 trade40 · 28.4%
- Transport and storage20 · 14.2%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing9 · 6.4%
- Manufacturing8 · 5.7%
- Water supply, sewerage and waste management8 · 5.7%
- Construction6 · 4.3%
- Accommodation and food services6 · 4.3%
- Information and communication6 · 4.3%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)30 · 21.3%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)27 · 19.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities15 · 10.6%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines14 · 9.9%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services9 · 6.4%
- Waste collection, treatment and disposal; materials recovery8 · 5.7%
- Specialised construction activities6 · 4.3%
- Food and beverage service activities6 · 4.3%
- Real estate activities6 · 4.3%
- Creative, arts and entertainment activities5 · 3.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Stoenești?
Stoenești has 2,064 residents (2026), ranking 2,290 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Stoenești?
Stoenești covers 35.2 km², with a density of 59 people per km².
Is the population of Stoenești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Stoenești went from 2,319 to 2,064, a change of −11.0%.
Where is Stoenești?
Stoenești is in Olt County. Latitude 44.098, longitude 24.484.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Stoenești?
In Stoenești, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 75.7 m² (2025), ranking 67 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Stoenești?
In Stoenești, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 8.7 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,966 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Which localities border Stoenești?
The nearest to Stoenești are Gostavățu (5.1 km), Fărcașele (6.6 km), Dăneasa (6.7 km), Deveselu (7.2 km), Drăgănești-Olt (8.8 km).