Oteșani: population and statistics
Oteșani has a population of 2,435 (2026) across 33.6 km², or 72.5 people per km². It ranks 1,959 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −9.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,435 residents
- 33.6 km²
- 72 people/km²
Key points
Among the 89 localities in Vâlcea County, Oteșani ranks No. 49 by population.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 14 ‰ in Oteșani, compared with an average of 222 ‰ in Vâlcea County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 37.5 m² in Oteșani, compared with an average of 47.4 m² in Vâlcea County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Oteșani: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (19 businesses).
Oteșani in numbers
Where is Oteșani?
Population of Oteșani over time
Oteșani had 2,698 residents in 2016 and 2,435 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,539 |
| 2022 | 2,509 |
| 2023 | 2,479 |
| 2024 | 2,473 |
| 2025 | 2,460 |
| 2026 | 2,435 |
Did you know?
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: lower than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,706 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Tomșani, 4.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Horezu (6,601 residents), 10 km away.
All indicators for Oteșani
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 | Oteșani | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.2 ‰ | 16.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,777 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.6 ‰ | 19.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,508 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) | 18.5 ‰ | 12.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 464 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Oteșani | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.82 ‰ | 1.52 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,822 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,293 | 203,394 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,894 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 531.0 ‰ | 535.8 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,087 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 37.5 m² | 47.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,886 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.41 ‰ | 2.63 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,655 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Oteșani | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 18.1 ‰ | 38.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,587 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.05 ‰ | 2.63 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,611 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Oteșani | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 14 ‰ | 222 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 3,142 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.1% | 1.9% | 2.3% | ranked 2,352 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Oteșani | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.41 ‰ | 2.20 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,917 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.41 ‰ | 0.53 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,714 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.41 ‰ | 0.80 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,308 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Oteșani | 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) | 4.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,258 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Oteșani
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 trade29 · 28.2%
- Transport and storage19 · 18.4%
- Construction13 · 12.6%
- Accommodation and food services8 · 7.8%
- Other service activities6 · 5.8%
- Manufacturing5 · 4.9%
- Administrative and support services5 · 4.9%
- Professional, scientific and technical4 · 3.9%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)19 · 18.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines18 · 17.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)16 · 15.5%
- Specialised construction activities12 · 11.7%
- Construction of buildings11 · 10.7%
- Food and beverage service activities8 · 7.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities7 · 6.8%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles6 · 5.8%
- Repair of computers and personal and household goods5 · 4.9%
- Civil engineering4 · 3.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Oteșani?
Oteșani has 2,435 residents (2026), ranking 1,959 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Oteșani?
Oteșani covers 33.6 km², with a density of 72 people per km².
Is the population of Oteșani growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Oteșani went from 2,698 to 2,435, a change of −9.7%.
Where is Oteșani?
Oteșani is in Vâlcea County. Latitude 45.055, longitude 24.039.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Oteșani?
In Oteșani, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 14 ‰ (2024), ranking 3,142 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Oteșani?
In Oteșani, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 37.5 m² (2025), ranking 2,886 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Which localities border Oteșani?
The nearest to Oteșani are Tomșani (4.2 km), Cernișoara (4.4 km), Măldărești (6.5 km), Pietrari (7.3 km), Păușești (7.9 km).