Toporu: population and statistics
Toporu has a population of 1,600 (2026) across 89.7 km², or 17.8 people per km². It ranks 2,653 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −16.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,600 residents
- 89.7 km²
- 18 people/km²
Key points
Among the 54 localities in Giurgiu County, Toporu ranks No. 49 by population.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: 24.4 ‰ in Toporu, compared with an average of 14.3 ‰ in Giurgiu County and 11.1 ‰ nationally.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 731.2 ‰ in Toporu, compared with an average of 499.3 ‰ in Giurgiu County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Toporu: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (20 businesses).
Toporu in numbers
Where is Toporu?
Population of Toporu over time
Toporu had 1,924 residents in 2016 and 1,600 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,765 |
| 2022 | 1,702 |
| 2023 | 1,668 |
| 2024 | 1,637 |
| 2025 | 1,631 |
| 2026 | 1,600 |
Did you know?
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 12,562 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Răsuceni, 6.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Drăgănești-Vlașca (3,617 residents), 11 km away.
All indicators for Toporu
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 | Toporu | Giurgiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.2 ‰ | 18.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 753 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.2 ‰ | 17.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 690 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.4 ‰ | 7.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,728 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 24.4 ‰ | 14.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 94 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Toporu | Giurgiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.88 km | 5.62 km | 7.67 km | ranked 926 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,170 | 128,242 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,130 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 731.2 ‰ | 499.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 202 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 37.0 m² | 50.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,915 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Toporu | Giurgiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 23.8 ‰ | 53.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,085 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.62 ‰ | 4.11 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,838 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Toporu | Giurgiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 39 ‰ | 149 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,641 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.8% | 1.4% | 2.3% | ranked 2,620 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Toporu | Giurgiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 24.4 m³ | 46.9 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,484 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.44 km | 3.68 km | 4.05 km | ranked 759 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Toporu | Giurgiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.62 ‰ | 1.40 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,111 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.62 ‰ | 0.44 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 700 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Toporu | Giurgiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 98 ‰ | 131 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,340 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.2 per 10,000 inh. | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 538 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Toporu
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 trade28 · 30.4%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing13 · 14.1%
- Accommodation and food services11 · 12.0%
- Transport and storage8 · 8.7%
- Manufacturing5 · 5.4%
- Construction5 · 5.4%
- Professional, scientific and technical5 · 5.4%
- Administrative and support services4 · 4.3%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)20 · 21.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)14 · 15.2%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services13 · 14.1%
- Food and beverage service activities11 · 12.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities7 · 7.6%
- Construction of buildings5 · 5.4%
- Specialised construction activities4 · 4.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines3 · 3.3%
- Real estate activities3 · 3.3%
- Head offices and management consultancy3 · 3.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Toporu?
Toporu has 1,600 residents (2026), ranking 2,653 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Toporu?
Toporu covers 89.7 km², with a density of 18 people per km².
Is the population of Toporu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Toporu went from 1,924 to 1,600, a change of −16.8%.
Where is Toporu?
Toporu is in Giurgiu County. Latitude 44.014, longitude 25.663.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Toporu?
In Toporu, “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 24.4 ‰ (2025), ranking 94 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 13.0 ‰.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Toporu?
In Toporu, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 731.2 ‰ (2025), ranking 202 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Which localities border Toporu?
The nearest to Toporu are Răsuceni (6.5 km), Răsmirești (9.1 km), Drăgănești-Vlașca (11 km), Putineiu (11 km), Izvoarele (12 km).