Alexandria: population and statistics
Alexandria has a population of 44,451 (2026) across 97.9 km², or 454 people per km². It ranks 50 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −14.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 44,451 residents
- 97.9 km²
- 454 people/km²
Key points
Among the 97 localities in Teleorman County, Alexandria ranks No. 1 by population.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 514 ‰ in Alexandria, compared with an average of 163 ‰ in Teleorman County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 4.27 ‰ in Alexandria, compared with an average of 1.57 ‰ in Teleorman County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Alexandria: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (1,237 businesses).
Alexandria in numbers
Where is Alexandria?
Population of Alexandria over time
Alexandria had 52,191 residents in 2016 and 44,451 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 48,800 |
| 2022 | 47,934 |
| 2023 | 47,032 |
| 2024 | 46,134 |
| 2025 | 45,057 |
| 2026 | 44,451 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Teleorman County for “Population (by registered residence)”.
- Number 1 in Teleorman County for “Population density”.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 13,714 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.0 times the national average.
All indicators for Alexandria
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 | Alexandria | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.1 ‰ | 15.0 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,236 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.1 ‰ | 18.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 543 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.0 ‰ | 5.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,862 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.7 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,607 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Alexandria | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.89 km | 6.17 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,273 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.83 ‰ | 0.93 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,811 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 20,442 | 174,879 | 10,177,161 | ranked 52 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 459.9 ‰ | 525.2 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,896 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 67.3 m² | 51.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 248 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.76 ‰ | 0.89 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,322 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Alexandria | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.59 km | 2.90 km | 6.17 km | ranked 944 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 353 m³ | 1,654 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 330 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Alexandria | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 65.0 ‰ | 38.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 222 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.54 ‰ | 1.95 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,229 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Alexandria | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 514 ‰ | 163 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 28 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.0% | 4.8% | 2.3% | ranked 2,436 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Alexandria | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.1 nights | 0.1 | 0.4 | ranked 868 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 67 ‰ | 62 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 895 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.8 ‰ | 9.8 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 718 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Alexandria | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 87.7 m³ | 41.8 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 102 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.74 km | 2.60 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,385 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Alexandria | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 4.27 ‰ | 1.57 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 63 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.67 ‰ | 0.51 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 531 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.65 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 654 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Alexandria | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 227 ‰ | 118 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 73 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,157 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Alexandria
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 trade1,499 · 25.6%
- Transport and storage604 · 10.3%
- Professional, scientific and technical563 · 9.6%
- Manufacturing476 · 8.1%
- Administrative and support services474 · 8.1%
- Construction369 · 6.3%
- Accommodation and food services312 · 5.3%
- Other service activities312 · 5.3%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)1,237 · 21.1%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)663 · 11.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines471 · 8.0%
- Specialised construction activities322 · 5.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities296 · 5.0%
- Food and beverage service activities284 · 4.8%
- Real estate activities255 · 4.3%
- Office administration and business support activities240 · 4.1%
- Head offices and management consultancy239 · 4.1%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities219 · 3.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Alexandria?
Alexandria has 44,451 residents (2026), ranking 50 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Alexandria?
Alexandria covers 97.9 km², with a density of 454 people per km².
Is the population of Alexandria growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Alexandria went from 52,191 to 44,451, a change of −14.8%.
Where is Alexandria?
Alexandria is in Teleorman County. Latitude 43.969, longitude 25.333.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Alexandria?
In Alexandria, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 514 ‰ (2024), ranking 28 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Alexandria?
In Alexandria, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 4.27 ‰ (2024), ranking 63 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Which localities border Alexandria?
The nearest to Alexandria are Nanov (6.1 km), Mavrodin (8.8 km), Poroschia (9.6 km), Țigănești (9.8 km), Buzescu (10 km).