Morteni: population and statistics
Morteni has a population of 2,523 (2026) across 53.3 km², or 47.3 people per km². It ranks 1,905 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −11.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,523 residents
- 53.3 km²
- 47 people/km²
Key points
Among the 89 localities in Dâmbovița County, Morteni ranks No. 72 by population.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 7.1 ‰ in Morteni, compared with an average of 16.8 ‰ in Dâmbovița County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 27 ‰ in Morteni, compared with an average of 175 ‰ in Dâmbovița County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Morteni: the most common activity among active businesses is Land transport and transport via pipelines (27 businesses).
Morteni in numbers
Where is Morteni?
Population of Morteni over time
Morteni had 2,839 residents in 2016 and 2,523 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,668 |
| 2022 | 2,629 |
| 2023 | 2,593 |
| 2024 | 2,564 |
| 2025 | 2,567 |
| 2026 | 2,523 |
Did you know?
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,464 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Petrești (5,209 residents), 8.1 km away.
All indicators for Morteni
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 | Morteni | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.1 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 3,098 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.6 ‰ | 17.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,227 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.9 ‰ | 6.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,096 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.7 ‰ | 11.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,136 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Morteni | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.46 km | 5.16 km | 7.67 km | ranked 828 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.19 ‰ | 2.77 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,477 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,238 | 226,358 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,989 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 490.7 ‰ | 453.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,513 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 44.8 m² | 52.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,256 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Morteni | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 28.1 ‰ | 40.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,689 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.19 ‰ | 3.13 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,398 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Morteni | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 27 ‰ | 175 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,996 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.3% | ranked 1,670 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Morteni | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 20.2 m³ | 30.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,785 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.11 km | 2.84 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,527 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Morteni | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.40 ‰ | 1.25 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,963 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.40 ‰ | 0.42 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,772 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.40 ‰ | 0.72 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,339 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Morteni | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 74 ‰ | 142 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,297 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.0 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,308 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Morteni
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 storage28 · 23.7%
- Wholesale and retail trade23 · 19.5%
- Construction13 · 11.0%
- Manufacturing10 · 8.5%
- Professional, scientific and technical8 · 6.8%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing7 · 5.9%
- Administrative and support services6 · 5.1%
- Real estate5 · 4.2%
Most common activities
- Land transport and transport via pipelines27 · 22.9%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)19 · 16.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities14 · 11.9%
- Specialised construction activities11 · 9.3%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)11 · 9.3%
- Construction of buildings10 · 8.5%
- Civil engineering8 · 6.8%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services7 · 5.9%
- Postal and courier activities5 · 4.2%
- Real estate activities5 · 4.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Morteni?
Morteni has 2,523 residents (2026), ranking 1,905 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Morteni?
Morteni covers 53.3 km², with a density of 47 people per km².
Is the population of Morteni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Morteni went from 2,839 to 2,523, a change of −11.1%.
Where is Morteni?
Morteni is in Dâmbovița County. Latitude 44.667, longitude 25.233.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Morteni?
In Morteni, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 7.1 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,098 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Morteni?
In Morteni, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 27 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,996 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Which localities border Morteni?
The nearest to Morteni are Petrești (8.1 km), Rătești (8.7 km), Răscăeți (8.8 km), Găești (8.8 km), Teiu (9.0 km).