Vulturești (Olt County): population and statistics
Vulturești has a population of 2,047 (2026) across 45.4 km², or 45.1 people per km². It ranks 2,298 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −12.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,047 residents
- 45.4 km²
- 45 people/km²
Key points
Among the 112 localities in Olt County, Vulturești ranks No. 61 by population.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.98 ‰ in Vulturești, compared with an average of 0.67 ‰ in Olt County and 0.60 ‰ nationally.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 29 ‰ in Vulturești, compared with an average of 187 ‰ in Olt County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Vulturești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (11 businesses).
Vulturești in numbers
Where is Vulturești?
Neighbouring localities
- Dobroteasa3.2 km · 1,414
- Cungrea6.6 km · 1,622
- Prundeni7.1 km · 3,431
- Verguleasa8.5 km · 2,448
- Leleasca8.6 km · 1,111
- Sâmburești8.6 km · 899
- Drăgoești9.1 km · 1,746
- Drăgășani10 km · 18,483
Localities of similar size
Population of Vulturești over time
Vulturești had 2,340 residents in 2016 and 2,047 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,141 |
| 2022 | 2,084 |
| 2023 | 2,086 |
| 2024 | 2,086 |
| 2025 | 2,077 |
| 2026 | 2,047 |
Did you know?
- “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,354 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Dobroteasa, 3.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Prundeni (3,431 residents), 7.1 km away.
All indicators for Vulturești
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 | Vulturești | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.7 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,103 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.0 ‰ | 19.5 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 922 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) | 15.6 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 920 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Vulturești | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.14 km | 7.19 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,064 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.49 ‰ | 1.41 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,155 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,484 | 211,826 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,567 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 725.0 ‰ | 526.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 209 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 54.7 m² | 47.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,078 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Vulturești | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 15.6 ‰ | 37.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,768 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.47 ‰ | 2.31 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,178 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Vulturești | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 29 ‰ | 187 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,958 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.1% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 1,202 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Vulturești | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 41.0 m³ | 38.9 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 633 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Vulturești | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.98 ‰ | 1.96 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 504 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.98 ‰ | 0.67 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 144 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.98 ‰ | 0.75 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 244 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Vulturești | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 64 ‰ | 137 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,652 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 895 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Vulturești
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 · 27.1%
- Transport and storage11 · 18.6%
- Accommodation and food services8 · 13.6%
- Construction7 · 11.9%
- Manufacturing4 · 6.8%
- Administrative and support services3 · 5.1%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation3 · 5.1%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)11 · 18.6%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines11 · 18.6%
- Food and beverage service activities6 · 10.2%
- Construction of buildings5 · 8.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)5 · 8.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities5 · 8.5%
- Specialised construction activities4 · 6.8%
- Accommodation3 · 5.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Vulturești?
Vulturești has 2,047 residents (2026), ranking 2,298 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Vulturești?
Vulturești covers 45.4 km², with a density of 45 people per km².
Is the population of Vulturești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Vulturești went from 2,340 to 2,047, a change of −12.5%.
Where is Vulturești?
Vulturești is in Olt County. Latitude 44.736, longitude 24.338.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Vulturești?
In Vulturești, “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.98 ‰ (2024), ranking 144 of 2,807 localities; the national median is 0.46 ‰.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Vulturești?
In Vulturești, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 29 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,958 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Which localities border Vulturești?
The nearest to Vulturești are Dobroteasa (3.2 km), Cungrea (6.6 km), Prundeni (7.1 km), Verguleasa (8.5 km), Leleasca (8.6 km).