Olanu: population and statistics
Olanu has a population of 2,800 (2026) across 33.4 km², or 83.9 people per km². It ranks 1,727 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −6.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,800 residents
- 33.4 km²
- 84 people/km²
Key points
Among the 89 localities in Vâlcea County, Olanu ranks No. 39 by population.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 12 ‰ in Olanu, compared with an average of 222 ‰ in Vâlcea County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 2.54 km in Olanu, compared with an average of 7.76 km in Vâlcea County and 4.84 km nationally.
Olanu: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (37 businesses).
Olanu in numbers
Where is Olanu?
Population of Olanu over time
Olanu had 2,978 residents in 2016 and 2,800 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,857 |
| 2022 | 2,844 |
| 2023 | 2,826 |
| 2024 | 2,826 |
| 2025 | 2,830 |
| 2026 | 2,800 |
Did you know?
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,674 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Stoilești, 4.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Băbeni (8,698 residents), 14 km away.
All indicators for Olanu
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 | Olanu | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.6 ‰ | 16.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 937 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.1 ‰ | 19.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 713 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.7 ‰ | 5.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,181 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.1 ‰ | 12.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 838 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Olanu | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.54 km | 7.76 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,533 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,543 | 203,394 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,460 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 551.1 ‰ | 535.8 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 910 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 42.6 m² | 47.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,484 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Olanu | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 29.6 ‰ | 38.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,560 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.43 ‰ | 2.63 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,209 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Olanu | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 12 ‰ | 222 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 3,148 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.0% | 1.9% | 2.3% | ranked 2,436 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Olanu | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 17.1 m³ | 35.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,984 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.46 km | 4.30 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,222 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Olanu | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.71 ‰ | 2.20 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 860 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) | 0.36 ‰ | 0.80 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,479 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Olanu | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 55 ‰ | 127 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,876 of 3,158 |
Businesses by activity: Olanu
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 trade44 · 26.2%
- Transport and storage31 · 18.5%
- Construction18 · 10.7%
- Accommodation and food services15 · 8.9%
- Administrative and support services15 · 8.9%
- Manufacturing10 · 6.0%
- Professional, scientific and technical8 · 4.8%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing6 · 3.6%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)37 · 22.0%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)26 · 15.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines26 · 15.5%
- Specialised construction activities16 · 9.5%
- Food and beverage service activities15 · 8.9%
- Construction of buildings13 · 7.7%
- Warehousing and transport support activities11 · 6.5%
- Manufacture of food products7 · 4.2%
- Rental and leasing activities7 · 4.2%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services6 · 3.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Olanu?
Olanu has 2,800 residents (2026), ranking 1,727 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Olanu?
Olanu covers 33.4 km², with a density of 84 people per km².
Is the population of Olanu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Olanu went from 2,978 to 2,800, a change of −6.0%.
Where is Olanu?
Olanu is in Vâlcea County. Latitude 44.863, longitude 24.301.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Olanu?
In Olanu, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 12 ‰ (2024), ranking 3,148 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Olanu?
In Olanu, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 2.54 km (2025), ranking 2,533 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
Which localities border Olanu?
The nearest to Olanu are Stoilești (4.4 km), Drăgoești (5.8 km), Ionești (6.3 km), Vitomirești (6.3 km), Galicea (9.3 km).