Verguleasa: population and statistics
Verguleasa has a population of 2,448 (2026) across 58.7 km², or 41.7 people per km². It ranks 1,951 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −12.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,448 residents
- 58.7 km²
- 42 people/km²
Key points
Among the 112 localities in Olt County, Verguleasa ranks No. 46 by population.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: 14.22 km in Verguleasa, compared with an average of 4.04 km in Olt County and 3.05 km nationally.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 732.4 ‰ in Verguleasa, compared with an average of 526.0 ‰ in Olt County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Verguleasa: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (29 businesses).
Verguleasa in numbers
Where is Verguleasa?
Neighbouring localities
- Drăgășani5.2 km · 18,483
- Cungrea5.3 km · 1,622
- Voicești6.7 km · 1,542
- Vulturești8.5 km · 2,047
- Poboru10 km · 1,652
- Sutești10 km · 2,078
- Ștefănești11 km · 3,095
- Prundeni11 km · 3,431
Localities of similar size
Population of Verguleasa over time
Verguleasa had 2,786 residents in 2016 and 2,448 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,617 |
| 2022 | 2,563 |
| 2023 | 2,512 |
| 2024 | 2,500 |
| 2025 | 2,493 |
| 2026 | 2,448 |
Did you know?
- “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,218 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Drăgășani (18,483 residents), 5.2 km away.
All indicators for Verguleasa
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 | Verguleasa | 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) | 21.7 ‰ | 19.5 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 606 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.9 ‰ | 5.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,550 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.4 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 281 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Verguleasa | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.21 km | 7.19 km | 7.67 km | ranked 610 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.82 ‰ | 1.41 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,822 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,793 | 211,826 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,150 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 732.4 ‰ | 526.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 201 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 41.8 m² | 47.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,567 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Verguleasa | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 22.5 ‰ | 37.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,194 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.23 ‰ | 2.31 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,371 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Verguleasa | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 49 ‰ | 187 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,251 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.5% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 2,069 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Verguleasa | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 61.3 m³ | 38.9 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 248 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.22 km | 4.04 km | 4.05 km | ranked 62 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Verguleasa | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.82 ‰ | 1.96 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 689 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.82 ‰ | 0.67 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 282 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Verguleasa | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 67 ‰ | 137 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,558 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,258 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Verguleasa
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 trade33 · 27.3%
- Transport and storage16 · 13.2%
- Construction15 · 12.4%
- Other service activities10 · 8.3%
- Manufacturing9 · 7.4%
- Accommodation and food services9 · 7.4%
- Administrative and support services8 · 6.6%
- Professional, scientific and technical5 · 4.1%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)29 · 24.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines16 · 13.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)14 · 11.6%
- Specialised construction activities13 · 10.7%
- Construction of buildings11 · 9.1%
- Food and beverage service activities9 · 7.4%
- Repair of computers and personal and household goods6 · 5.0%
- Civil engineering5 · 4.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities4 · 3.3%
- Office administration and business support activities4 · 3.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Verguleasa?
Verguleasa has 2,448 residents (2026), ranking 1,951 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Verguleasa?
Verguleasa covers 58.7 km², with a density of 42 people per km².
Is the population of Verguleasa growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Verguleasa went from 2,786 to 2,448, a change of −12.1%.
Where is Verguleasa?
Verguleasa is in Olt County. Latitude 44.660, longitude 24.330.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Verguleasa?
In Verguleasa, “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 14.22 km (2025), ranking 62 of 1,695 localities; the national median is 4.05 km.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Verguleasa?
In Verguleasa, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 732.4 ‰ (2025), ranking 201 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Which localities border Verguleasa?
The nearest to Verguleasa are Drăgășani (5.2 km), Cungrea (5.3 km), Voicești (6.7 km), Vulturești (8.5 km), Poboru (10 km).