Băbăița: population and statistics
Băbăița has a population of 2,493 (2026) across 56.3 km², or 44.3 people per km². It ranks 1,925 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −15.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,493 residents
- 56.3 km²
- 44 people/km²
Key points
Among the 97 localities in Teleorman County, Băbăița ranks No. 37 by population.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 31.6 m² in Băbăița, compared with an average of 51.1 m² in Teleorman County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 23 ‰ in Băbăița, compared with an average of 163 ‰ in Teleorman County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Băbăița: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (28 businesses).
Băbăița in numbers
Where is Băbăița?
Population of Băbăița over time
Băbăița had 2,962 residents in 2016 and 2,493 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,767 |
| 2022 | 2,695 |
| 2023 | 2,632 |
| 2024 | 2,592 |
| 2025 | 2,527 |
| 2026 | 2,493 |
Did you know?
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,882 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Frăsinet, 6.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Orbeasca (6,507 residents), 8.6 km away.
All indicators for Băbăița
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 | Băbăița | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.4 ‰ | 15.0 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,383 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.1 ‰ | 18.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 892 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.2 ‰ | 5.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,399 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.8 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,110 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Băbăița | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.50 km | 6.17 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,924 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.01 ‰ | 0.93 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 948 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,101 | 174,879 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,253 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 441.6 ‰ | 525.2 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,133 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 31.6 m² | 51.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 3,106 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Băbăița | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 26.9 ‰ | 38.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,790 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.01 ‰ | 1.95 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,651 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Băbăița | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 23 ‰ | 163 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 3,070 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.5% | 4.8% | 2.3% | ranked 1,467 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Băbăița | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 28.9 m³ | 41.8 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,201 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Băbăița | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.40 ‰ | 1.57 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,963 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.40 ‰ | 0.51 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,772 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Băbăița | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 109 ‰ | 118 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 973 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,308 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Băbăița
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 trade36 · 30.8%
- Transport and storage20 · 17.1%
- Construction16 · 13.7%
- Accommodation and food services14 · 12.0%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing7 · 6.0%
- Manufacturing5 · 4.3%
- Administrative and support services5 · 4.3%
- Other service activities4 · 3.4%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)28 · 23.9%
- Specialised construction activities16 · 13.7%
- Food and beverage service activities14 · 12.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines13 · 11.1%
- Construction of buildings12 · 10.3%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)11 · 9.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities10 · 8.5%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services6 · 5.1%
- Civil engineering6 · 5.1%
- Office administration and business support activities4 · 3.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Băbăița?
Băbăița has 2,493 residents (2026), ranking 1,925 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Băbăița?
Băbăița covers 56.3 km², with a density of 44 people per km².
Is the population of Băbăița growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Băbăița went from 2,962 to 2,493, a change of −15.8%.
Where is Băbăița?
Băbăița is in Teleorman County. Latitude 44.132, longitude 25.424.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Băbăița?
In Băbăița, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 31.6 m² (2025), ranking 3,106 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Băbăița?
In Băbăița, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 23 ‰ (2024), ranking 3,070 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Which localities border Băbăița?
The nearest to Băbăița are Frăsinet (6.6 km), Măgura (8.4 km), Moșteni (8.6 km), Orbeasca (8.6 km), Botoroaga (10 km).