Vădăstrița: population and statistics
Vădăstrița has a population of 2,812 (2026) across 42.0 km², or 67.0 people per km². It ranks 1,715 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −13.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,812 residents
- 42.0 km²
- 67 people/km²
Key points
Among the 112 localities in Olt County, Vădăstrița ranks No. 31 by population.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 26 ‰ in Vădăstrița, compared with an average of 187 ‰ in Olt County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: 21.7 ‰ in Vădăstrița, compared with an average of 13.3 ‰ in Olt County and 11.1 ‰ nationally.
Vădăstrița: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (23 businesses).
Vădăstrița in numbers
Where is Vădăstrița?
Neighbouring localities
- Vădastra4.2 km · 1,144
- Urzica6.2 km · 1,906
- Vișina Nouă6.4 km · 1,510
- Obârșia7.6 km · 2,239
- Ștefan cel Mare8.4 km · 1,400
- Orlea10 km · 1,879
- Brastavățu11 km · 3,804
- Bucinișu11 km · 1,735
Localities of similar size
Population of Vădăstrița over time
Vădăstrița had 3,265 residents in 2016 and 2,812 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,021 |
| 2022 | 2,974 |
| 2023 | 2,925 |
| 2024 | 2,883 |
| 2025 | 2,846 |
| 2026 | 2,812 |
Did you know?
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,878 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Vădastra, 4.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Corabia (15,704 residents), 15 km away.
All indicators for Vădăstrița
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 | Vădăstrița | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.7 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,428 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.2 ‰ | 19.5 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,354 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.4 ‰ | 5.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,826 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.7 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 204 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Vădăstrița | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.47 km | 7.19 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,410 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,265 | 211,826 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,941 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 449.9 ‰ | 526.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,019 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 51.8 m² | 47.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,399 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Vădăstrița | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 16.0 ‰ | 37.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,747 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.07 ‰ | 2.31 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,490 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Vădăstrița | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 26 ‰ | 187 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 3,020 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 5.1% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 684 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Vădăstrița | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 28.4 m³ | 38.9 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,240 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Vădăstrița | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.71 ‰ | 1.96 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 860 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.71 ‰ | 0.67 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 451 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Vădăstrița | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 78 ‰ | 137 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,122 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,518 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Vădăstrița
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 trade29 · 29.6%
- Professional, scientific and technical11 · 11.2%
- Manufacturing10 · 10.2%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing8 · 8.2%
- Other service activities8 · 8.2%
- Transport and storage7 · 7.1%
- Accommodation and food services6 · 6.1%
- Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply4 · 4.1%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)23 · 23.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)19 · 19.4%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services8 · 8.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities6 · 6.1%
- Food and beverage service activities6 · 6.1%
- Repair of computers and personal and household goods6 · 6.1%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities5 · 5.1%
- Manufacture of fabricated metal products4 · 4.1%
- Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply4 · 4.1%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles4 · 4.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Vădăstrița?
Vădăstrița has 2,812 residents (2026), ranking 1,715 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Vădăstrița?
Vădăstrița covers 42.0 km², with a density of 67 people per km².
Is the population of Vădăstrița growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Vădăstrița went from 3,265 to 2,812, a change of −13.9%.
Where is Vădăstrița?
Vădăstrița is in Olt County. Latitude 43.841, longitude 24.340.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Vădăstrița?
In Vădăstrița, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 26 ‰ (2024), ranking 3,020 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Vădăstrița?
In Vădăstrița, “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 21.7 ‰ (2025), ranking 204 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 13.0 ‰.
Which localities border Vădăstrița?
The nearest to Vădăstrița are Vădastra (4.2 km), Urzica (6.2 km), Vișina Nouă (6.4 km), Obârșia (7.6 km), Ștefan cel Mare (8.4 km).