Tufeni: population and statistics
Tufeni has a population of 2,388 (2026) across 71.1 km², or 33.6 people per km². It ranks 2,005 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −14.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,388 residents
- 71.1 km²
- 34 people/km²
Key points
Among the 112 localities in Olt County, Tufeni ranks No. 49 by population.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 29.6 m² in Tufeni, compared with an average of 47.1 m² in Olt County and 51.1 m² nationally.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 171 ‰ in Tufeni, compared with an average of 137 ‰ in Olt County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Tufeni: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (32 businesses).
Tufeni in numbers
Where is Tufeni?
Neighbouring localities
- Ghimpețeni7.3 km · 1,273
- Bârla7.3 km · 3,797
- Icoana8.1 km · 1,501
- Crâmpoia8.6 km · 3,220
- Balaci9.2 km · 1,324
- Șerbănești10 km · 2,554
- Nicolae Titulescu12 km · 1,087
- Dobrotești13 km · 3,844
Localities of similar size
Population of Tufeni over time
Tufeni had 2,800 residents in 2016 and 2,388 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,531 |
| 2022 | 2,500 |
| 2023 | 2,464 |
| 2024 | 2,441 |
| 2025 | 2,413 |
| 2026 | 2,388 |
Did you know?
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,964 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Ghimpețeni, 7.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Bârla (3,797 residents), 7.3 km away.
All indicators for Tufeni
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 | Tufeni | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.3 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,508 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.0 ‰ | 19.5 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,375 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.5 ‰ | 5.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,256 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.2 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 638 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Tufeni | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.14 km | 7.19 km | 7.67 km | ranked 617 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.26 ‰ | 1.41 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,411 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,592 | 211,826 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,400 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 666.7 ‰ | 526.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 351 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 29.6 m² | 47.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 3,128 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Tufeni | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 25.5 ‰ | 37.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,923 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.68 ‰ | 2.31 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,957 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Tufeni | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 79 ‰ | 187 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,390 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.8% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 980 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Tufeni | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 61.1 m³ | 38.9 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 251 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.35 km | 4.04 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,005 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Tufeni | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.84 ‰ | 1.96 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 667 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.84 ‰ | 0.67 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 263 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Tufeni | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 171 ‰ | 137 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 216 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,204 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Tufeni
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 trade40 · 25.8%
- Construction22 · 14.2%
- Manufacturing20 · 12.9%
- Transport and storage17 · 11.0%
- Accommodation and food services15 · 9.7%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing9 · 5.8%
- Administrative and support services8 · 5.2%
- Other service activities5 · 3.2%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)32 · 20.6%
- Specialised construction activities21 · 13.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)20 · 12.9%
- Food and beverage service activities15 · 9.7%
- Construction of buildings12 · 7.7%
- Warehousing and transport support activities11 · 7.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines10 · 6.5%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services9 · 5.8%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles8 · 5.2%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)7 · 4.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Tufeni?
Tufeni has 2,388 residents (2026), ranking 2,005 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Tufeni?
Tufeni covers 71.1 km², with a density of 34 people per km².
Is the population of Tufeni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Tufeni went from 2,800 to 2,388, a change of −14.7%.
Where is Tufeni?
Tufeni is in Olt County. Latitude 44.360, longitude 24.785.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Tufeni?
In Tufeni, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 29.6 m² (2025), ranking 3,128 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Tufeni?
In Tufeni, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 171 ‰ (2025), ranking 216 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Which localities border Tufeni?
The nearest to Tufeni are Ghimpețeni (7.3 km), Bârla (7.3 km), Icoana (8.1 km), Crâmpoia (8.6 km), Balaci (9.2 km).