Teliu: population and statistics
Teliu has a population of 4,636 (2026) across 54.8 km², or 84.6 people per km². It ranks 854 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +3.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,636 residents
- 54.8 km²
- 85 people/km²
Key points
Among the 58 localities in Brașov County, Teliu ranks No. 23 by population.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.22 ‰ in Teliu, compared with an average of 2.30 ‰ in Brașov County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 12.7 ‰ in Teliu, compared with an average of 7.3 ‰ in Brașov County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Teliu: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (71 businesses).
Teliu in numbers
Where is Teliu?
Neighbouring localities
- Dobârlău5.5 km · 2,208
- Budila6.5 km · 5,511
- Prejmer6.9 km · 9,902
- Chichiș8.4 km · 1,501
- Tărlungeni9.2 km · 14,812
- Ozun11 km · 4,641
- Ilieni12 km · 2,234
- Hărman13 km · 8,164
All localities in Brașov County
Localities of similar size
Population of Teliu over time
Teliu had 4,462 residents in 2016 and 4,636 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,617 |
| 2022 | 4,600 |
| 2023 | 4,611 |
| 2024 | 4,639 |
| 2025 | 4,652 |
| 2026 | 4,636 |
Did you know?
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,679 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Dobârlău, 5.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Prejmer (9,902 residents), 6.9 km away.
All indicators for Teliu
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 | Teliu | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.3 ‰ | 21.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,889 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.2 ‰ | 17.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,613 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.7 ‰ | 7.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 135 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.2 ‰ | 9.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,514 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Teliu | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.77 km | 4.13 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,570 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.22 ‰ | 2.30 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,396 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,634 | 303,112 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,350 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 352.5 ‰ | 469.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 3,002 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 53.6 m² | 51.0 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,190 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.22 ‰ | 5.36 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,841 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Teliu | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 25.5 ‰ | 68.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,923 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.51 ‰ | 4.06 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,140 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Teliu | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 46 ‰ | 289 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,370 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 7.8% | 2.0% | 2.3% | ranked 346 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Teliu | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.8 nights | 4.5 | 0.4 | ranked 391 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 437 ‰ | 2,372 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 399 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.3 ‰ | 58.6 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 789 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Teliu | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 13.8 m³ | 49.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,186 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.19 km | 2.80 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,514 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Teliu | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.43 ‰ | 3.57 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,816 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.43 ‰ | 0.63 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,591 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.65 ‰ | 1.22 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 654 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Teliu | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 139 ‰ | 183 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 439 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.2 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,489 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Teliu
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 trade84 · 27.4%
- Administrative and support services33 · 10.7%
- Transport and storage27 · 8.8%
- Manufacturing25 · 8.1%
- Construction23 · 7.5%
- Professional, scientific and technical22 · 7.2%
- Other service activities22 · 7.2%
- Real estate16 · 5.2%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)71 · 23.1%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)39 · 12.7%
- Specialised construction activities21 · 6.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines20 · 6.5%
- Real estate activities16 · 5.2%
- Office administration and business support activities15 · 4.9%
- Other personal service activities15 · 4.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities13 · 4.2%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities13 · 4.2%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities12 · 3.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Teliu?
Teliu has 4,636 residents (2026), ranking 854 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Teliu?
Teliu covers 54.8 km², with a density of 85 people per km².
Is the population of Teliu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Teliu went from 4,462 to 4,636, a change of +3.9%.
Where is Teliu?
Teliu is in Brașov County. Latitude 45.698, longitude 25.858.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Teliu?
In Teliu, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.22 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,396 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Teliu?
In Teliu, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 12.7 ‰ (2025), ranking 135 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Which localities border Teliu?
The nearest to Teliu are Dobârlău (5.5 km), Budila (6.5 km), Prejmer (6.9 km), Chichiș (8.4 km), Tărlungeni (9.2 km).