Orlești: population and statistics
Orlești has a population of 2,915 (2026) across 37.9 km², or 77.0 people per km². It ranks 1,641 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +1.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,915 residents
- 37.9 km²
- 77 people/km²
Key points
Among the 89 localities in Vâlcea County, Orlești ranks No. 35 by population.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 6.2 m³ in Orlești, compared with an average of 35.3 m³ in Vâlcea County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 58 ‰ in Orlești, compared with an average of 127 ‰ in Vâlcea County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Orlești: the most common activity among active businesses is Land transport and transport via pipelines (57 businesses).
Orlești in numbers
Where is Orlești?
Population of Orlești over time
Orlești had 2,885 residents in 2016 and 2,915 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,917 |
| 2022 | 2,936 |
| 2023 | 2,956 |
| 2024 | 2,952 |
| 2025 | 2,949 |
| 2026 | 2,915 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Vâlcea County for “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,304 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Mitrofani, 3.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Drăgășani (18,483 residents), 16 km away.
All indicators for Orlești
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 | Orlești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.4 ‰ | 16.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,173 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.8 ‰ | 19.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,682 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.1 ‰ | 5.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,462 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.1 ‰ | 12.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,275 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Orlești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.32 km | 7.76 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,186 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,725 | 203,394 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,229 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 591.8 ‰ | 535.8 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 654 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 54.5 m² | 47.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,095 of 3,163 |
Energy
| Indicator | Orlești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.95 km | 3.44 km | 6.17 km | ranked 252 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 216 m³ | 5,351 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 612 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Orlești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 34.3 ‰ | 38.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,209 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.74 ‰ | 2.63 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,077 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Orlești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 59 ‰ | 222 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,910 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.6% | 1.9% | 2.3% | ranked 1,041 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Orlești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.1 nights | 5.2 | 0.4 | ranked 868 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 34 ‰ | 1,688 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 1,021 of 1,250 |
Environment
| Indicator | Orlești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 6.2 m³ | 35.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,507 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.77 km | 4.30 km | 4.05 km | ranked 912 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Orlești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.34 ‰ | 2.20 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,242 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.34 ‰ | 0.53 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,097 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.34 ‰ | 0.80 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,547 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Orlești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 58 ‰ | 127 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,806 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,642 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Orlești
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
- Transport and storage65 · 24.3%
- Wholesale and retail trade58 · 21.6%
- Manufacturing23 · 8.6%
- Construction19 · 7.1%
- Administrative and support services17 · 6.3%
- Accommodation and food services16 · 6.0%
- Professional, scientific and technical14 · 5.2%
- Other service activities10 · 3.7%
Most common activities
- Land transport and transport via pipelines57 · 21.3%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)45 · 16.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities40 · 14.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)39 · 14.6%
- Specialised construction activities19 · 7.1%
- Construction of buildings14 · 5.2%
- Food and beverage service activities13 · 4.9%
- Manufacture of food products9 · 3.4%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles9 · 3.4%
- Rental and leasing activities9 · 3.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Orlești?
Orlești has 2,915 residents (2026), ranking 1,641 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Orlești?
Orlești covers 37.9 km², with a density of 77 people per km².
Is the population of Orlești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Orlești went from 2,885 to 2,915, a change of +1.0%.
Where is Orlești?
Orlești is in Vâlcea County. Latitude 44.800, longitude 24.217.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Orlești?
In Orlești, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 6.2 m³ (2025), ranking 2,507 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Orlești?
In Orlești, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 58 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,806 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Which localities border Orlești?
The nearest to Orlești are Mitrofani (3.7 km), Scundu (5.0 km), Drăgoești (6.0 km), Amărăști (6.5 km), Prundeni (7.4 km).