Traian (Olt County): population and statistics
Traian has a population of 2,713 (2026) across 27.4 km², or 98.9 people per km². It ranks 1,772 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −11.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,713 residents
- 27.4 km²
- 99 people/km²
Key points
Among the 112 localities in Olt County, Traian ranks No. 34 by population.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 11.4 ‰ in Traian, compared with an average of 37.4 ‰ in Olt County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 6.6% in Traian, compared with an average of 3.1% in Olt County and 2.0% nationally.
Traian: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (19 businesses).
Traian in numbers
Where is Traian?
Neighbouring localities
- Studina4.2 km · 2,501
- Vlădila5.2 km · 1,846
- Gostavățu6.4 km · 2,508
- Deveselu6.5 km · 2,963
- Băbiciu6.7 km · 1,910
- Scărișoara8.3 km · 2,905
- Grădinile10 km · 1,350
- Brastavățu10 km · 3,804
Localities of similar size
Population of Traian over time
Traian had 3,079 residents in 2016 and 2,713 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,880 |
| 2022 | 2,817 |
| 2023 | 2,774 |
| 2024 | 2,745 |
| 2025 | 2,725 |
| 2026 | 2,713 |
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All indicators for Traian
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 | Traian | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.7 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,241 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.6 ‰ | 19.5 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,723 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.1 ‰ | 5.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,015 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.4 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,199 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Traian | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.74 ‰ | 1.41 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,913 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,226 | 211,826 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,005 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 451.9 ‰ | 526.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,996 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 52.4 m² | 47.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,322 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Traian | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 11.4 ‰ | 37.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,985 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.74 ‰ | 2.31 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,754 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Traian | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 47 ‰ | 187 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,331 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 6.6% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 467 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Traian | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.37 ‰ | 1.96 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,103 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.37 ‰ | 0.67 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,942 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Traian | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 80 ‰ | 137 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,037 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,472 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Traian
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 trade23 · 37.1%
- Manufacturing6 · 9.7%
- Construction6 · 9.7%
- Transport and storage6 · 9.7%
- Accommodation and food services5 · 8.1%
- Other service activities5 · 8.1%
- Real estate3 · 4.8%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)19 · 30.6%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)7 · 11.3%
- Specialised construction activities6 · 9.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines5 · 8.1%
- Food and beverage service activities5 · 8.1%
- Real estate activities3 · 4.8%
- Repair of computers and personal and household goods3 · 4.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Traian?
Traian has 2,713 residents (2026), ranking 1,772 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Traian?
Traian covers 27.4 km², with a density of 99 people per km².
Is the population of Traian growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Traian went from 3,079 to 2,713, a change of −11.9%.
Where is Traian?
Traian is in Olt County. Latitude 44.007, longitude 24.460.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Traian?
In Traian, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 11.4 ‰ (2026), ranking 2,985 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Traian?
In Traian, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 6.6% (2026), ranking 467 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Which localities border Traian?
The nearest to Traian are Studina (4.2 km), Vlădila (5.2 km), Gostavățu (6.4 km), Deveselu (6.5 km), Băbiciu (6.7 km).