Urzica: population and statistics
Urzica has a population of 1,906 (2026) across 28.8 km², or 66.3 people per km². It ranks 2,408 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −12.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,906 residents
- 28.8 km²
- 66 people/km²
Key points
Among the 112 localities in Olt County, Urzica ranks No. 68 by population.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 13.7% in Urzica, compared with an average of 3.1% in Olt County and 2.0% nationally.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.05 ‰ in Urzica, compared with an average of 0.67 ‰ in Olt County and 0.60 ‰ nationally.
Urzica: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (20 businesses).
Urzica in numbers
Where is Urzica?
Neighbouring localities
- Ștefan cel Mare4.2 km · 1,400
- Vădăstrița6.2 km · 2,812
- Obârșia6.4 km · 2,239
- Bucinișu8.4 km · 1,735
- Vădastra9.9 km · 1,144
- Vișina Nouă11 km · 1,510
- Grojdibodu13 km · 2,304
- Grădinile13 km · 1,350
Localities of similar size
Population of Urzica over time
Urzica had 2,175 residents in 2016 and 1,906 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,007 |
| 2022 | 1,970 |
| 2023 | 1,946 |
| 2024 | 1,922 |
| 2025 | 1,922 |
| 2026 | 1,906 |
Did you know?
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,027 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Ștefan cel Mare, 4.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Amărăștii de Jos (5,354 residents), 13 km away.
All indicators for Urzica
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 | Urzica | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.5 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 713 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.6 ‰ | 19.5 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 373 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.3 ‰ | 5.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,347 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.7 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,136 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Urzica | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.23 km | 7.19 km | 7.67 km | ranked 726 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,013 | 211,826 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,413 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 531.5 ‰ | 526.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,081 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 48.8 m² | 47.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,758 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Urzica | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 17.8 ‰ | 37.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,609 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.05 ‰ | 2.31 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,515 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Urzica | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 27 ‰ | 187 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,996 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 13.7% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 94 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Urzica | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 68.7 m³ | 38.9 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 194 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.60 km | 4.04 km | 4.05 km | ranked 259 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Urzica | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.05 ‰ | 1.96 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 465 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.05 ‰ | 0.67 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 114 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Urzica | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 89 ‰ | 137 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,652 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 793 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Urzica
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 · 31.5%
- Transport and storage9 · 12.3%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing7 · 9.6%
- Manufacturing7 · 9.6%
- Accommodation and food services7 · 9.6%
- Construction5 · 6.8%
- Administrative and support services4 · 5.5%
- Real estate3 · 4.1%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)20 · 27.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)9 · 12.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines8 · 11.0%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services7 · 9.6%
- Food and beverage service activities7 · 9.6%
- Manufacture of food products5 · 6.8%
- Specialised construction activities5 · 6.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities5 · 6.8%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles3 · 4.1%
- Real estate activities3 · 4.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Urzica?
Urzica has 1,906 residents (2026), ranking 2,408 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Urzica?
Urzica covers 28.8 km², with a density of 66 people per km².
Is the population of Urzica growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Urzica went from 2,175 to 1,906, a change of −12.4%.
Where is Urzica?
Urzica is in Olt County. Latitude 43.858, longitude 24.266.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Urzica?
In Urzica, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 13.7% (2026), ranking 94 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Urzica?
In Urzica, “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.05 ‰ (2024), ranking 114 of 2,807 localities; the national median is 0.46 ‰.
Which localities border Urzica?
The nearest to Urzica are Ștefan cel Mare (4.2 km), Vădăstrița (6.2 km), Obârșia (6.4 km), Bucinișu (8.4 km), Vădastra (9.9 km).