Talea: population and statistics
Talea has a population of 934 (2026) across 24.8 km², or 37.6 people per km². It ranks 3,075 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −10.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 934 residents
- 24.8 km²
- 38 people/km²
Key points
Among the 104 localities in Prahova County, Talea ranks No. 100 by population.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 10.7 in Talea, compared with an average of 3.0 per 10,000 inh. in Prahova County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Talea: the most common activity among active businesses is Specialised construction activities (22 businesses).
Talea in numbers
Where is Talea?
Population of Talea over time
Talea had 1,045 residents in 2016 and 934 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 976 |
| 2022 | 961 |
| 2023 | 946 |
| 2024 | 936 |
| 2025 | 936 |
| 2026 | 934 |
Did you know?
- “Existing dwellings”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,476 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Adunați (1,868 residents), 5.3 km away.
All indicators for Talea
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 | Talea | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.0 ‰ | 15.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,821 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.8 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,832 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.3 ‰ | 5.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,767 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.7 ‰ | 12.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,295 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Talea | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.06 km | 5.54 km | 7.67 km | ranked 519 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.14 ‰ | 1.73 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 893 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 491 | 354,081 | 10,177,161 | ranked 3,129 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 525.7 ‰ | 474.6 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,145 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 56.5 m² | 50.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 904 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Talea | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 47.1 ‰ | 50.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 591 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.07 ‰ | 3.08 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,490 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Talea | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 127 ‰ | 246 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 733 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.0% | 1.4% | 2.3% | ranked 2,436 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Talea | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.4 nights | 2.0 | 0.4 | ranked 582 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 214 ‰ | 1,019 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 613 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.4 ‰ | 26.2 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 454 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Talea | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 42.8 m³ | 38.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 578 of 2,656 |
Education
| Indicator | Talea | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 43 ‰ | 146 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 3,031 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 90 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Talea
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
- Construction25 · 18.8%
- Transport and storage22 · 16.5%
- Wholesale and retail trade21 · 15.8%
- Administrative and support services16 · 12.0%
- Accommodation and food services7 · 5.3%
- Professional, scientific and technical7 · 5.3%
- Manufacturing6 · 4.5%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation6 · 4.5%
Most common activities
- Specialised construction activities22 · 16.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines22 · 16.5%
- Construction of buildings19 · 14.3%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)17 · 12.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)14 · 10.5%
- Civil engineering13 · 9.8%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities9 · 6.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities6 · 4.5%
- Food and beverage service activities6 · 4.5%
- Rental and leasing activities6 · 4.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Talea?
Talea has 934 residents (2026), ranking 3,075 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Talea?
Talea covers 24.8 km², with a density of 38 people per km².
Is the population of Talea growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Talea went from 1,045 to 934, a change of −10.6%.
Where is Talea?
Talea is in Prahova County. Latitude 45.225, longitude 25.565.
Existing dwellings: what is the figure for Talea?
In Talea, “Existing dwellings” stands at 491 (2025), ranking 3,129 of 3,181 localities; the national median is 1,464.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Talea?
In Talea, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 10.7 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 90 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Which localities border Talea?
The nearest to Talea are Adunați (5.3 km), Comarnic (6.3 km), Breaza (8.7 km), Moroeni (9.1 km), Bezdead (9.1 km).