Stoicănești: population and statistics
Stoicănești has a population of 2,198 (2026) across 100.4 km², or 21.9 people per km². It ranks 2,168 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −19.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,198 residents
- 100.4 km²
- 22 people/km²
Key points
Among the 112 localities in Olt County, Stoicănești ranks No. 55 by population.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 33.8 m² in Stoicănești, compared with an average of 47.1 m² in Olt County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: 20.9 ‰ in Stoicănești, compared with an average of 13.3 ‰ in Olt County and 11.1 ‰ nationally.
Stoicănești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (24 businesses).
Stoicănești in numbers
Where is Stoicănești?
Neighbouring localities
- Nicolae Titulescu6.7 km · 1,087
- Izvoarele7.1 km · 3,215
- Vâlcele8.9 km · 2,128
- Crâmpoia9.3 km · 3,220
- Șerbănești10 km · 2,554
- Văleni11 km · 2,311
- Drăgănești-Olt12 km · 11,092
- Seaca12 km · 1,466
Localities of similar size
Population of Stoicănești over time
Stoicănești had 2,717 residents in 2016 and 2,198 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,411 |
| 2022 | 2,351 |
| 2023 | 2,309 |
| 2024 | 2,264 |
| 2025 | 2,235 |
| 2026 | 2,198 |
Did you know?
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 14,063 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Nicolae Titulescu, 6.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Drăgănești-Olt (11,092 residents), 12 km away.
All indicators for Stoicănești
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 | Stoicănești | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.9 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,608 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.2 ‰ | 19.5 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,317 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.9 ‰ | 5.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,073 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.9 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 256 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Stoicănești | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.83 km | 7.19 km | 7.67 km | ranked 660 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,295 | 211,826 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,891 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 589.2 ‰ | 526.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 670 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 33.8 m² | 47.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 3,060 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Stoicănești | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 27.3 ‰ | 37.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,758 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.73 ‰ | 2.31 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,084 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Stoicănești | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 94 ‰ | 187 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,106 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.8% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 1,317 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Stoicănești | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 52.3 m³ | 38.9 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 369 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Stoicănești | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.45 ‰ | 1.96 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,709 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.45 ‰ | 0.67 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,452 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Stoicănești | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 62 ‰ | 137 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,709 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,057 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Stoicănești
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 trade34 · 24.1%
- Transport and storage17 · 12.1%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing16 · 11.3%
- Construction13 · 9.2%
- Accommodation and food services13 · 9.2%
- Manufacturing12 · 8.5%
- Real estate9 · 6.4%
- Administrative and support services8 · 5.7%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)24 · 17.0%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)19 · 13.5%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services16 · 11.3%
- Specialised construction activities12 · 8.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines12 · 8.5%
- Food and beverage service activities12 · 8.5%
- Construction of buildings10 · 7.1%
- Real estate activities9 · 6.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities7 · 5.0%
- Civil engineering6 · 4.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Stoicănești?
Stoicănești has 2,198 residents (2026), ranking 2,168 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Stoicănești?
Stoicănești covers 100.4 km², with a density of 22 people per km².
Is the population of Stoicănești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Stoicănești went from 2,717 to 2,198, a change of −19.1%.
Where is Stoicănești?
Stoicănești is in Olt County. Latitude 44.237, longitude 24.641.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Stoicănești?
In Stoicănești, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 33.8 m² (2025), ranking 3,060 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Stoicănești?
In Stoicănești, “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 20.9 ‰ (2025), ranking 256 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 13.0 ‰.
Which localities border Stoicănești?
The nearest to Stoicănești are Nicolae Titulescu (6.7 km), Izvoarele (7.1 km), Vâlcele (8.9 km), Crâmpoia (9.3 km), Șerbănești (10 km).