Vulpeni: population and statistics
Vulpeni has a population of 1,880 (2026) across 46.4 km², or 40.5 people per km². It ranks 2,439 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −14.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,880 residents
- 46.4 km²
- 40 people/km²
Key points
Among the 112 localities in Olt County, Vulpeni ranks No. 69 by population.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.06 ‰ in Vulpeni, compared with an average of 0.67 ‰ in Olt County and 0.60 ‰ nationally.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 3.2 ‰ in Vulpeni, compared with an average of 5.9 ‰ in Olt County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Vulpeni: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (12 businesses).
Vulpeni in numbers
Where is Vulpeni?
Neighbouring localities
- Mischii5.2 km · 1,882
- Dobrețu6.2 km · 1,080
- Găvănești8.3 km · 1,718
- Șimnicu de Sus10 km · 6,121
- Pielești10 km · 4,904
- Călui10 km · 1,336
- Ghercești10 km · 2,077
- Iancu Jianu10 km · 4,029
Localities of similar size
Population of Vulpeni over time
Vulpeni had 2,207 residents in 2016 and 1,880 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,991 |
| 2022 | 1,963 |
| 2023 | 1,931 |
| 2024 | 1,922 |
| 2025 | 1,902 |
| 2026 | 1,880 |
Did you know?
- “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,496 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Mischii, 5.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Șimnicu de Sus (6,121 residents), 10 km away.
All indicators for Vulpeni
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 | Vulpeni | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.6 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,086 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.0 ‰ | 19.5 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,867 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.2 ‰ | 5.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 3,020 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.6 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 445 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Vulpeni | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.80 km | 7.19 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,821 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,314 | 211,826 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,848 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 698.9 ‰ | 526.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 267 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 52.6 m² | 47.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,301 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Vulpeni | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 24.5 ‰ | 37.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,020 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.66 ‰ | 2.31 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,128 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Vulpeni | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 63 ‰ | 187 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,792 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 4.3% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 834 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Vulpeni | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 15.4 m³ | 38.9 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,094 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.85 km | 4.04 km | 4.05 km | ranked 537 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Vulpeni | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.06 ‰ | 1.96 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 456 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.06 ‰ | 0.67 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 106 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Vulpeni | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 74 ‰ | 137 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,297 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 749 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Vulpeni
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 trade19 · 22.9%
- Construction10 · 12.0%
- Transport and storage10 · 12.0%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing8 · 9.6%
- Manufacturing8 · 9.6%
- Professional, scientific and technical7 · 8.4%
- Accommodation and food services4 · 4.8%
- Administrative and support services4 · 4.8%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)12 · 14.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)11 · 13.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines9 · 10.8%
- Specialised construction activities8 · 9.6%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services6 · 7.2%
- Construction of buildings6 · 7.2%
- Civil engineering4 · 4.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities4 · 4.8%
- Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing4 · 4.8%
- Manufacture of furniture3 · 3.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Vulpeni?
Vulpeni has 1,880 residents (2026), ranking 2,439 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Vulpeni?
Vulpeni covers 46.4 km², with a density of 40 people per km².
Is the population of Vulpeni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Vulpeni went from 2,207 to 1,880, a change of −14.8%.
Where is Vulpeni?
Vulpeni is in Olt County. Latitude 44.439, longitude 23.921.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Vulpeni?
In Vulpeni, “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.06 ‰ (2024), ranking 106 of 2,807 localities; the national median is 0.46 ‰.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Vulpeni?
In Vulpeni, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 3.2 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,020 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Which localities border Vulpeni?
The nearest to Vulpeni are Mischii (5.2 km), Dobrețu (6.2 km), Găvănești (8.3 km), Șimnicu de Sus (10 km), Pielești (10 km).