Terpezița: population and statistics
Terpezița has a population of 1,394 (2026) across 66.7 km², or 20.9 people per km². It ranks 2,817 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −10.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,394 residents
- 66.7 km²
- 21 people/km²
Key points
Among the 111 localities in Dolj County, Terpezița ranks No. 93 by population.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.43 ‰ in Terpezița, compared with an average of 1.39 ‰ in Dolj County and 1.08 ‰ nationally.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 764.7 ‰ in Terpezița, compared with an average of 469.0 ‰ in Dolj County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Terpezița: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (28 businesses).
Terpezița in numbers
Where is Terpezița?
Neighbouring localities
- Pleșoi6.4 km · 1,201
- Sălcuța8.2 km · 2,110
- Brabova9.0 km · 1,052
- Vela10 km · 1,750
- Predești10 km · 1,984
- Vârvoru de Jos11 km · 2,416
- Sopot13 km · 1,586
- Breasta13 km · 4,640
Localities of similar size
Population of Terpezița over time
Terpezița had 1,558 residents in 2016 and 1,394 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,444 |
| 2022 | 1,430 |
| 2023 | 1,391 |
| 2024 | 1,397 |
| 2025 | 1,407 |
| 2026 | 1,394 |
Did you know?
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,335 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Pleșoi, 6.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Sălcuța (2,110 residents), 8.2 km away.
All indicators for Terpezița
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 | Terpezița | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.1 ‰ | 17.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 884 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.8 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 760 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.6 ‰ | 6.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 844 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.9 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 542 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Terpezița | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,066 | 309,497 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,317 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 764.7 ‰ | 469.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 155 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 36.5 m² | 51.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,945 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Terpezița | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 43.8 ‰ | 55.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 700 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.15 ‰ | 3.58 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,535 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Terpezița | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 57 ‰ | 215 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,974 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 11.2% | 5.0% | 2.3% | ranked 169 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Terpezița | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.72 ‰ | 5.69 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 839 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.72 ‰ | 0.65 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 432 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.43 ‰ | 1.39 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 73 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Terpezița | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 76 ‰ | 172 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,204 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 354 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Terpezița
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 trade35 · 28.2%
- Manufacturing15 · 12.1%
- Construction12 · 9.7%
- Transport and storage11 · 8.9%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing9 · 7.3%
- Administrative and support services8 · 6.5%
- Accommodation and food services6 · 4.8%
- Information and communication5 · 4.0%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)28 · 22.6%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)20 · 16.1%
- Specialised construction activities12 · 9.7%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services9 · 7.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines7 · 5.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities7 · 5.6%
- Civil engineering6 · 4.8%
- Food and beverage service activities6 · 4.8%
- Construction of buildings5 · 4.0%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles4 · 3.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Terpezița?
Terpezița has 1,394 residents (2026), ranking 2,817 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Terpezița?
Terpezița covers 66.7 km², with a density of 21 people per km².
Is the population of Terpezița growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Terpezița went from 1,558 to 1,394, a change of −10.5%.
Where is Terpezița?
Terpezița is in Dolj County. Latitude 44.298, longitude 23.499.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Terpezița?
In Terpezița, “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.43 ‰ (2024), ranking 73 of 2,248 localities; the national median is 0.47 ‰.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Terpezița?
In Terpezița, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 764.7 ‰ (2025), ranking 155 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Which localities border Terpezița?
The nearest to Terpezița are Pleșoi (6.4 km), Sălcuța (8.2 km), Brabova (9.0 km), Vela (10 km), Predești (10 km).