Demographics
In 2011, it had a population of 415,530 and the population density was 75.57/km².
- Romanians - 98.06%
- Romas - 1.86%, and other.
| Year | County population |
|---|---|
| 1948 | 442,442 |
| 1956 | 458,982 |
| 1966 | 476,513 |
| 1977 | 518,804 |
| 1992 | 523,291 |
| 2002 | 489,274 |
| 2011 | 415,530 |
The county is a mainly rural one, with over 60% of the population living in villages.
Read more about this topic: Olt County