Vădastra: population and statistics
Vădastra has a population of 1,144 (2026) across 21.5 km², or 53.3 people per km². It ranks 2,968 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −17.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,144 residents
- 21.5 km²
- 53 people/km²
Key points
Among the 112 localities in Olt County, Vădastra ranks No. 100 by population.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.75 ‰ in Vădastra, compared with an average of 0.67 ‰ in Olt County and 0.60 ‰ nationally.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 13.9% in Vădastra, compared with an average of 3.1% in Olt County and 2.0% nationally.
Vădastra: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (11 businesses).
Vădastra in numbers
Where is Vădastra?
Neighbouring localities
- Vișina Nouă3.1 km · 1,510
- Vădăstrița4.2 km · 2,812
- Vișina7.6 km · 2,545
- Brastavățu7.7 km · 3,804
- Obârșia8.6 km · 2,239
- Urzica9.9 km · 1,906
- Grădinile10 km · 1,350
- Orlea11 km · 1,879
Localities of similar size
Population of Vădastra over time
Vădastra had 1,392 residents in 2016 and 1,144 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,297 |
| 2022 | 1,264 |
| 2023 | 1,215 |
| 2024 | 1,192 |
| 2025 | 1,169 |
| 2026 | 1,144 |
Did you know?
- “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,007 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Vișina Nouă, 3.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Vădăstrița (2,812 residents), 4.2 km away.
All indicators for Vădastra
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 | Vădastra | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.9 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,850 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.7 ‰ | 19.5 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 465 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.5 ‰ | 5.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,970 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.2 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 386 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Vădastra | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.34 km | 7.19 km | 7.67 km | ranked 403 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 582 | 211,826 | 10,177,161 | ranked 3,055 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 508.7 ‰ | 526.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,317 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 58.4 m² | 47.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 749 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Vădastra | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 19.2 ‰ | 37.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,483 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.87 ‰ | 2.31 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,658 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Vădastra | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 51 ‰ | 187 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,178 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 13.9% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 87 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Vădastra | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 86.5 m³ | 38.9 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 106 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.23 km | 4.04 km | 4.05 km | ranked 156 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Vădastra | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.75 ‰ | 1.96 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 279 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.75 ‰ | 0.67 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 19 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.87 ‰ | 0.75 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 343 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Vădastra | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 59 ‰ | 137 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,780 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 194 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Vădastra
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 trade16 · 32.0%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing7 · 14.0%
- Accommodation and food services6 · 12.0%
- Manufacturing5 · 10.0%
- Transport and storage5 · 10.0%
- Administrative and support services4 · 8.0%
- Other service activities3 · 6.0%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)11 · 22.0%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)11 · 22.0%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services7 · 14.0%
- Food and beverage service activities6 · 12.0%
- Manufacture of food products4 · 8.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines4 · 8.0%
- Other personal service activities3 · 6.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Vădastra?
Vădastra has 1,144 residents (2026), ranking 2,968 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Vădastra?
Vădastra covers 21.5 km², with a density of 53 people per km².
Is the population of Vădastra growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Vădastra went from 1,392 to 1,144, a change of −17.8%.
Where is Vădastra?
Vădastra is in Olt County. Latitude 43.854, longitude 24.389.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Vădastra?
In Vădastra, “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.75 ‰ (2024), ranking 19 of 2,807 localities; the national median is 0.46 ‰.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Vădastra?
In Vădastra, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 13.9% (2026), ranking 87 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Which localities border Vădastra?
The nearest to Vădastra are Vișina Nouă (3.1 km), Vădăstrița (4.2 km), Vișina (7.6 km), Brastavățu (7.7 km), Obârșia (8.6 km).