Balaci: population and statistics
Balaci has a population of 1,324 (2026) across 63.1 km², or 21.0 people per km². It ranks 2,860 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −22.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,324 residents
- 63.1 km²
- 21 people/km²
Key points
Among the 97 localities in Teleorman County, Balaci ranks No. 80 by population.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 987.9 ‰ in Balaci, compared with an average of 525.2 ‰ in Teleorman County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 2.3 ‰ in Balaci, compared with an average of 5.3 ‰ in Teleorman County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Balaci: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (17 businesses).
Balaci in numbers
Where is Balaci?
Population of Balaci over time
Balaci had 1,699 residents in 2016 and 1,324 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,464 |
| 2022 | 1,398 |
| 2023 | 1,384 |
| 2024 | 1,378 |
| 2025 | 1,364 |
| 2026 | 1,324 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Teleorman County for “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- Number 1 in Teleorman County for “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,843 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.3 times lower than the national average.
All indicators for Balaci
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 | Balaci | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.1 ‰ | 15.0 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,800 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.4 ‰ | 18.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 835 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.3 ‰ | 5.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 3,109 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 27.9 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 21 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Balaci | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 28.70 km | 6.17 km | 7.67 km | ranked 44 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,308 | 174,879 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,865 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 987.9 ‰ | 525.2 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 35 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 54.7 m² | 51.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,078 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Balaci | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 31.7 ‰ | 38.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,400 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.02 ‰ | 1.95 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 921 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Balaci | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 92 ‰ | 163 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,135 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 7.5% | 4.8% | 2.3% | ranked 381 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Balaci | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 60.4 m³ | 41.8 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 257 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Balaci | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 2.27 ‰ | 1.57 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 224 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.76 ‰ | 0.51 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 363 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.76 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 461 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Balaci | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 66 ‰ | 118 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,582 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 299 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Balaci
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 trade24 · 25.5%
- Transport and storage23 · 24.5%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing16 · 17.0%
- Manufacturing6 · 6.4%
- Accommodation and food services6 · 6.4%
- Construction4 · 4.3%
- Professional, scientific and technical4 · 4.3%
- Administrative and support services4 · 4.3%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)17 · 18.1%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services16 · 17.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines15 · 16.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities15 · 16.0%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)8 · 8.5%
- Food and beverage service activities6 · 6.4%
- Manufacture of food products4 · 4.3%
- Specialised construction activities4 · 4.3%
- Repair of computers and personal and household goods3 · 3.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Balaci?
Balaci has 1,324 residents (2026), ranking 2,860 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Balaci?
Balaci covers 63.1 km², with a density of 21 people per km².
Is the population of Balaci growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Balaci went from 1,699 to 1,324, a change of −22.1%.
Where is Balaci?
Balaci is in Teleorman County. Latitude 44.353, longitude 24.900.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Balaci?
In Balaci, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 987.9 ‰ (2025), ranking 35 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Balaci?
In Balaci, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 2.3 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,109 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Which localities border Balaci?
The nearest to Balaci are Miroși (6.4 km), Dobrotești (7.9 km), Tufeni (9.2 km), Zâmbreasca (10 km), Siliștea Gumești (10 km).