Olteni: population and statistics
Olteni has a population of 3,008 (2026) across 38.6 km², or 78.0 people per km². It ranks 1,579 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −5.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,008 residents
- 38.6 km²
- 78 people/km²
Key points
Among the 97 localities in Teleorman County, Olteni ranks No. 23 by population.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 11.6 ‰ in Olteni, compared with an average of 5.3 ‰ in Teleorman County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 158 ‰ in Olteni, compared with an average of 118 ‰ in Teleorman County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Olteni: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (22 businesses).
Olteni in numbers
Where is Olteni?
Population of Olteni over time
Olteni had 3,174 residents in 2016 and 3,008 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,049 |
| 2022 | 3,039 |
| 2023 | 3,021 |
| 2024 | 3,011 |
| 2025 | 3,009 |
| 2026 | 3,008 |
Did you know?
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,401 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Gălăteni, 5.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Orbeasca (6,507 residents), 7.4 km away.
All indicators for Olteni
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 | Olteni | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.9 ‰ | 15.0 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 908 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.9 ‰ | 18.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 741 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.6 ‰ | 5.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 206 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.0 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,885 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Olteni | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.66 ‰ | 0.93 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,149 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,435 | 174,879 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,639 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 477.1 ‰ | 525.2 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,682 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 46.7 m² | 51.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,002 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.33 ‰ | 0.89 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,727 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Olteni | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 21.9 ‰ | 38.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,245 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.33 ‰ | 1.95 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,292 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Olteni | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 75 ‰ | 163 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,479 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 5.5% | 4.8% | 2.3% | ranked 600 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Olteni | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.33 ‰ | 1.57 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,277 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.33 ‰ | 0.51 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,137 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Olteni | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 158 ‰ | 118 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 279 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,683 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Olteni
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 trade35 · 28.7%
- Transport and storage23 · 18.9%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing13 · 10.7%
- Construction12 · 9.8%
- Accommodation and food services10 · 8.2%
- Manufacturing8 · 6.6%
- Administrative and support services6 · 4.9%
- Professional, scientific and technical5 · 4.1%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)22 · 18.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines18 · 14.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)15 · 12.3%
- Warehousing and transport support activities15 · 12.3%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services10 · 8.2%
- Specialised construction activities10 · 8.2%
- Food and beverage service activities10 · 8.2%
- Construction of buildings9 · 7.4%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)4 · 3.3%
- Civil engineering4 · 3.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Olteni?
Olteni has 3,008 residents (2026), ranking 1,579 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Olteni?
Olteni covers 38.6 km², with a density of 78 people per km².
Is the population of Olteni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Olteni went from 3,174 to 3,008, a change of −5.2%.
Where is Olteni?
Olteni is in Teleorman County. Latitude 44.200, longitude 25.305.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Olteni?
In Olteni, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 11.6 ‰ (2025), ranking 206 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Olteni?
In Olteni, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 158 ‰ (2025), ranking 279 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Which localities border Olteni?
The nearest to Olteni are Gălăteni (5.3 km), Frăsinet (6.3 km), Trivalea-Moșteni (7.2 km), Orbeasca (7.4 km), Talpa (8.5 km).