Blejești: population and statistics
Blejești has a population of 3,538 (2026) across 86.6 km², or 40.9 people per km². It ranks 1,270 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −7.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,538 residents
- 86.6 km²
- 41 people/km²
Key points
Among the 97 localities in Teleorman County, Blejești ranks No. 17 by population.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 58.5 m³ in Blejești, compared with an average of 41.8 m³ in Teleorman County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 46.4 ‰ in Blejești, compared with an average of 38.7 ‰ in Teleorman County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Blejești: the most common activity among active businesses is Land transport and transport via pipelines (75 businesses).
Blejești in numbers
Where is Blejești?
Population of Blejești over time
Blejești had 3,843 residents in 2016 and 3,538 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,701 |
| 2022 | 3,630 |
| 2023 | 3,640 |
| 2024 | 3,570 |
| 2025 | 3,559 |
| 2026 | 3,538 |
Did you know?
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 12,129 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Cosmești, 6.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Videle (10,520 residents), 7.0 km away.
All indicators for Blejești
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 | Blejești | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.4 ‰ | 15.0 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,117 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) | 9.0 ‰ | 5.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 706 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.1 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,275 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Blejești | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.89 km | 6.17 km | 7.67 km | ranked 922 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.70 ‰ | 0.93 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,129 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,575 | 174,879 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,418 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 445.2 ‰ | 525.2 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,068 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 44.1 m² | 51.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,317 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.57 ‰ | 0.89 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,487 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Blejești | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 46.4 ‰ | 38.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 615 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.26 ‰ | 1.95 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,439 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Blejești | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 60 ‰ | 163 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,886 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.0% | 4.8% | 2.3% | ranked 1,231 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Blejești | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 58.5 m³ | 41.8 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 279 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.47 km | 2.60 km | 4.05 km | ranked 756 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Blejești | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.28 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,777 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Blejești | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 106 ‰ | 118 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,057 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,072 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Blejești
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
- Transport and storage84 · 21.2%
- Wholesale and retail trade80 · 20.2%
- Construction58 · 14.6%
- Administrative and support services35 · 8.8%
- Manufacturing28 · 7.1%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing22 · 5.6%
- Professional, scientific and technical17 · 4.3%
- Accommodation and food services16 · 4.0%
Most common activities
- Land transport and transport via pipelines75 · 18.9%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)61 · 15.4%
- Specialised construction activities50 · 12.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities42 · 10.6%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)39 · 9.8%
- Construction of buildings32 · 8.1%
- Civil engineering25 · 6.3%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services19 · 4.8%
- Food and beverage service activities16 · 4.0%
- Postal and courier activities14 · 3.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Blejești?
Blejești has 3,538 residents (2026), ranking 1,270 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Blejești?
Blejești covers 86.6 km², with a density of 41 people per km².
Is the population of Blejești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Blejești went from 3,843 to 3,538, a change of −7.9%.
Where is Blejești?
Blejești is in Teleorman County. Latitude 44.284, longitude 25.446.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Blejești?
In Blejești, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 58.5 m³ (2025), ranking 279 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Blejești?
In Blejești, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 46.4 ‰ (2026), ranking 615 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Which localities border Blejești?
The nearest to Blejești are Cosmești (6.3 km), Videle (7.0 km), Mârșa (7.9 km), Purani (9.2 km), Gălăteni (9.4 km).