Olari (Prahova County): population and statistics
Olari has a population of 1,757 (2026) across 18.1 km², or 97.2 people per km². It ranks 2,546 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −8.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,757 residents
- 18.1 km²
- 97 people/km²
Key points
Among the 104 localities in Prahova County, Olari ranks No. 89 by population.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 33.2 m² in Olari, compared with an average of 50.6 m² in Prahova County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 11.4 m³ in Olari, compared with an average of 38.7 m³ in Prahova County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Olari: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (21 businesses).
Olari in numbers
Where is Olari?
Population of Olari over time
Olari had 1,911 residents in 2016 and 1,757 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,831 |
| 2022 | 1,815 |
| 2023 | 1,802 |
| 2024 | 1,795 |
| 2025 | 1,788 |
| 2026 | 1,757 |
Did you know?
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,531 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Balta Doamnei, 1.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Gruiu (7,162 residents), 5.7 km away.
All indicators for Olari
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 | Olari | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.8 ‰ | 15.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,876 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.8 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 458 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.3 ‰ | 5.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,881 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.5 ‰ | 12.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 754 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Olari | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.49 km | 5.54 km | 7.67 km | ranked 477 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.14 ‰ | 1.73 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,517 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,004 | 354,081 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,433 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 571.4 ‰ | 474.6 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 769 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 33.2 m² | 50.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 3,078 of 3,163 |
Energy
| Indicator | Olari | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.07 km | 4.79 km | 6.17 km | ranked 186 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 212 m³ | 27,182 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 622 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Olari | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 28.5 ‰ | 50.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,648 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.85 ‰ | 3.08 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,017 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Olari | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 45 ‰ | 246 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,407 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.7% | 1.4% | 2.3% | ranked 1,928 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Olari | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 11.4 m³ | 38.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,299 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Olari | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.57 ‰ | 1.78 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,258 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.57 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 870 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.57 ‰ | 0.76 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 831 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Olari | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 110 ‰ | 146 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 945 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 643 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Olari
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 trade25 · 26.9%
- Manufacturing14 · 15.1%
- Transport and storage14 · 15.1%
- Accommodation and food services10 · 10.8%
- Construction8 · 8.6%
- Administrative and support services8 · 8.6%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing6 · 6.5%
- Professional, scientific and technical3 · 3.2%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)21 · 22.6%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)14 · 15.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines12 · 12.9%
- Food and beverage service activities10 · 10.8%
- Manufacture of food products9 · 9.7%
- Construction of buildings8 · 8.6%
- Specialised construction activities7 · 7.5%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services6 · 6.5%
- Civil engineering5 · 5.4%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles4 · 4.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Olari?
Olari has 1,757 residents (2026), ranking 2,546 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Olari?
Olari covers 18.1 km², with a density of 97 people per km².
Is the population of Olari growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Olari went from 1,911 to 1,757, a change of −8.1%.
Where is Olari?
Olari is in Prahova County. Latitude 44.783, longitude 26.200.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Olari?
In Olari, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 33.2 m² (2025), ranking 3,078 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Olari?
In Olari, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 11.4 m³ (2025), ranking 2,299 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Which localities border Olari?
The nearest to Olari are Balta Doamnei (1.8 km), Gherghița (5.6 km), Gruiu (5.7 km), Gorgota (8.1 km), Snagov (8.6 km).