Telega: population and statistics
Telega has a population of 4,824 (2026) across 40.1 km², or 120 people per km². It ranks 804 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −13.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,824 residents
- 40.1 km²
- 120 people/km²
Key points
Among the 104 localities in Prahova County, Telega ranks No. 43 by population.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.21 ‰ in Telega, compared with an average of 1.57 ‰ in Prahova County and 3.20 ‰ nationally.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 3.5 ‰ in Telega, compared with an average of 5.8 ‰ in Prahova County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Telega: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (85 businesses).
Telega in numbers
Where is Telega?
Population of Telega over time
Telega had 5,560 residents in 2016 and 4,824 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,204 |
| 2022 | 5,132 |
| 2023 | 5,037 |
| 2024 | 4,981 |
| 2025 | 4,911 |
| 2026 | 4,824 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,612 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Câmpina (33,272 residents), 3.6 km away.
All indicators for Telega
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 | Telega | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.6 ‰ | 15.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,339 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.0 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,867 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.5 ‰ | 5.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,970 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.3 ‰ | 12.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 371 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Telega | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.75 km | 5.54 km | 7.67 km | ranked 667 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.04 ‰ | 1.73 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,601 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,952 | 354,081 | 10,177,161 | ranked 459 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 611.9 ‰ | 474.6 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 554 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 48.1 m² | 50.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,843 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.21 ‰ | 1.57 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,852 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Telega | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.75 km | 4.79 km | 6.17 km | ranked 772 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 70 m³ | 27,182 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 913 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Telega | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 36.5 ‰ | 50.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,038 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.66 ‰ | 3.08 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,979 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Telega | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 83 ‰ | 246 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,301 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.2% | 1.4% | 2.3% | ranked 2,276 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Telega | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.1 nights | 2.0 | 0.4 | ranked 868 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 52 ‰ | 1,019 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 944 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.0 ‰ | 26.2 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 710 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Telega | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 25.9 m³ | 38.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,409 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Telega | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.62 ‰ | 1.78 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,111 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.62 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 700 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.21 ‰ | 0.76 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,957 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Telega | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 59 ‰ | 146 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,780 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,558 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Telega
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 trade103 · 19.2%
- Administrative and support services70 · 13.0%
- Construction59 · 11.0%
- Professional, scientific and technical59 · 11.0%
- Transport and storage57 · 10.6%
- Manufacturing40 · 7.4%
- Information and communication24 · 4.5%
- Real estate23 · 4.3%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)85 · 15.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)73 · 13.6%
- Specialised construction activities57 · 10.6%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines52 · 9.7%
- Office administration and business support activities45 · 8.4%
- Construction of buildings42 · 7.8%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities34 · 6.3%
- Rental and leasing activities34 · 6.3%
- Warehousing and transport support activities33 · 6.1%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities31 · 5.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Telega?
Telega has 4,824 residents (2026), ranking 804 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Telega?
Telega covers 40.1 km², with a density of 120 people per km².
Is the population of Telega growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Telega went from 5,560 to 4,824, a change of −13.2%.
Where is Telega?
Telega is in Prahova County. Latitude 45.133, longitude 25.783.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Telega?
In Telega, “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.21 ‰ (2025), ranking 1,852 of 1,926 localities; the national median is 1.30 ‰.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Telega?
In Telega, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 3.5 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,970 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Which localities border Telega?
The nearest to Telega are Câmpina (3.6 km), Bănești (5.3 km), Poiana Câmpina (5.6 km), Brebu (5.7 km), Scorțeni (6.8 km).