Băile Olănești: population and statistics
Băile Olănești has a population of 4,235 (2026) across 164.3 km², or 25.8 people per km². It ranks 983 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −7.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,235 residents
- 164.3 km²
- 26 people/km²
Key points
Among the 89 localities in Vâlcea County, Băile Olănești ranks No. 13 by population.
Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant: 74.0 nights in Băile Olănești, compared with an average of 5.2 nights in Vâlcea County and 2.0 nights nationally.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.24 ‰ in Băile Olănești, compared with an average of 1.52 ‰ in Vâlcea County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
Băile Olănești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (50 businesses).
Băile Olănești in numbers
Where is Băile Olănești?
Population of Băile Olănești over time
Băile Olănești had 4,563 residents in 2016 and 4,235 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,406 |
| 2022 | 4,374 |
| 2023 | 4,349 |
| 2024 | 4,319 |
| 2025 | 4,289 |
| 2026 | 4,235 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Vâlcea County for “Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³)”.
- Number 1 in Vâlcea County for “Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 23,017 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.5 times lower than the national average.
All indicators for Băile Olănești
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 | Băile Olănești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.5 ‰ | 16.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,471 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.9 ‰ | 19.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,144 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.4 ‰ | 5.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,332 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.8 ‰ | 12.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 697 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Băile Olănești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.05 km | 7.76 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,042 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.24 ‰ | 1.52 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,383 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,304 | 203,394 | 10,177,161 | ranked 716 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 544.0 ‰ | 535.8 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 967 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 45.0 m² | 47.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,229 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.89 ‰ | 2.63 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 688 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Băile Olănești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.70 km | 3.44 km | 6.17 km | ranked 343 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 603 m³ | 5,351 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 100 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Băile Olănești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 33.3 ‰ | 38.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,283 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.13 ‰ | 2.63 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,552 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Băile Olănești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 306 ‰ | 222 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 157 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.3% | ranked 1,803 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Băile Olănești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 74.0 nights | 5.2 | 0.4 | ranked 9 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17,658 ‰ | 1,688 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 16 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 621.5 ‰ | 50.8 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 21 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Băile Olănești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 51.2 m³ | 35.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 391 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.49 km | 4.30 km | 4.05 km | ranked 440 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Băile Olănești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 2.13 ‰ | 2.20 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 233 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.71 ‰ | 0.53 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 451 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.24 ‰ | 0.80 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,872 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Băile Olănești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 85 ‰ | 127 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,829 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,329 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Băile Olănești
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 trade64 · 17.5%
- Accommodation and food services38 · 10.4%
- Transport and storage37 · 10.1%
- Construction31 · 8.5%
- Administrative and support services28 · 7.7%
- Real estate24 · 6.6%
- Professional, scientific and technical24 · 6.6%
- Other service activities23 · 6.3%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)50 · 13.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)33 · 9.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines28 · 7.7%
- Accommodation28 · 7.7%
- Specialised construction activities26 · 7.1%
- Food and beverage service activities25 · 6.8%
- Real estate activities24 · 6.6%
- Construction of buildings22 · 6.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities20 · 5.5%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities18 · 4.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Băile Olănești?
Băile Olănești has 4,235 residents (2026), ranking 983 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Băile Olănești?
Băile Olănești covers 164.3 km², with a density of 26 people per km².
Is the population of Băile Olănești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Băile Olănești went from 4,563 to 4,235, a change of −7.2%.
Where is Băile Olănești?
Băile Olănești is in Vâlcea County. Latitude 45.200, longitude 24.233.
Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant: what is the figure for Băile Olănești?
In Băile Olănești, “Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant” stands at 74.0 nights (2025), ranking 9 of 1,250 localities; the national median is 0.4 nights.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Băile Olănești?
In Băile Olănești, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.24 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,383 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
Which localities border Băile Olănești?
The nearest to Băile Olănești are Muereasca (5.1 km), Păușești-Măglași (5.4 km), Stoenești (7.8 km), Bujoreni (8.5 km), Vlădești (8.8 km).