Vedea (Giurgiu County): population and statistics
Vedea has a population of 2,550 (2026) across 81.3 km², or 31.3 people per km². It ranks 1,880 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −6.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,550 residents
- 81.3 km²
- 31 people/km²
Key points
Among the 54 localities in Giurgiu County, Vedea ranks No. 34 by population.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 11.4 ‰ in Vedea, compared with an average of 7.5 ‰ in Giurgiu County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 36 ‰ in Vedea, compared with an average of 149 ‰ in Giurgiu County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Vedea: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (32 businesses).
Vedea in numbers
Where is Vedea?
Population of Vedea over time
Vedea had 2,728 residents in 2016 and 2,550 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,587 |
| 2022 | 2,542 |
| 2023 | 2,504 |
| 2024 | 2,480 |
| 2025 | 2,553 |
| 2026 | 2,550 |
Did you know?
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 11,394 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Malu, 6.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Giurgiu (59,934 residents), 20 km away.
All indicators for Vedea
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 | Vedea | Giurgiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.1 ‰ | 18.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 553 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.6 ‰ | 17.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 625 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.4 ‰ | 7.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 226 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.9 ‰ | 14.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,086 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Vedea | Giurgiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.49 km | 5.62 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,926 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,215 | 128,242 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,024 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 476.5 ‰ | 499.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,691 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 46.8 m² | 50.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,988 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Vedea | Giurgiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 26.7 ‰ | 53.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,810 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.57 ‰ | 4.11 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,080 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Vedea | Giurgiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 36 ‰ | 149 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,751 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.6% | 1.4% | 2.3% | ranked 1,422 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Vedea | Giurgiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 34.1 m³ | 46.9 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 937 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Vedea | Giurgiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.39 ‰ | 1.40 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,004 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.39 ‰ | 0.44 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,826 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.39 ‰ | 0.70 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,367 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Vedea | Giurgiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 89 ‰ | 131 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,652 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.9 per 10,000 inh. | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,351 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Vedea
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 trade48 · 33.8%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing13 · 9.2%
- Manufacturing13 · 9.2%
- Accommodation and food services13 · 9.2%
- Professional, scientific and technical12 · 8.5%
- Transport and storage11 · 7.7%
- Administrative and support services9 · 6.3%
- Construction5 · 3.5%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)32 · 22.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)24 · 16.9%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services13 · 9.2%
- Food and beverage service activities13 · 9.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities10 · 7.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines9 · 6.3%
- Manufacture of food products6 · 4.2%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles6 · 4.2%
- Specialised construction activities5 · 3.5%
- Head offices and management consultancy5 · 3.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Vedea?
Vedea has 2,550 residents (2026), ranking 1,880 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Vedea?
Vedea covers 81.3 km², with a density of 31 people per km².
Is the population of Vedea growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Vedea went from 2,728 to 2,550, a change of −6.5%.
Where is Vedea?
Vedea is in Giurgiu County. Latitude 43.774, longitude 25.783.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Vedea?
In Vedea, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 11.4 ‰ (2025), ranking 226 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Vedea?
In Vedea, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 36 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,751 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Which localities border Vedea?
The nearest to Vedea are Malu (6.4 km), Găujani (6.8 km), Slobozia (13 km), Gogoșari (14 km), Pietroșani (16 km).