Cervenia: population and statistics
Cervenia has a population of 2,487 (2026) across 58.5 km², or 42.5 people per km². It ranks 1,928 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −15.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,487 residents
- 58.5 km²
- 42 people/km²
Key points
Among the 97 localities in Teleorman County, Cervenia ranks No. 38 by population.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 3.2 ‰ in Cervenia, compared with an average of 5.3 ‰ in Teleorman County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.40 ‰ in Cervenia, compared with an average of 0.93 ‰ in Teleorman County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
Cervenia: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (36 businesses).
Cervenia in numbers
Where is Cervenia?
Population of Cervenia over time
Cervenia had 2,939 residents in 2016 and 2,487 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,752 |
| 2022 | 2,655 |
| 2023 | 2,598 |
| 2024 | 2,570 |
| 2025 | 2,522 |
| 2026 | 2,487 |
Did you know?
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,200 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Smârdioasa, 3.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Țigănești (4,321 residents), 11 km away.
All indicators for Cervenia
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 | Cervenia | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.1 ‰ | 15.0 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,553 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.1 ‰ | 18.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,791 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.2 ‰ | 5.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 3,020 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.1 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 183 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Cervenia | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.40 ‰ | 0.93 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,249 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,320 | 174,879 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,839 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 530.8 ‰ | 525.2 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,090 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 61.9 m² | 51.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 507 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Cervenia | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 33.8 ‰ | 38.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,248 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.61 ‰ | 1.95 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,037 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Cervenia | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 53 ‰ | 163 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,111 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.7% | 4.8% | 2.3% | ranked 1,366 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Cervenia | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.80 ‰ | 1.57 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 711 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.40 ‰ | 0.51 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,772 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.80 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 413 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Cervenia | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 75 ‰ | 118 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,249 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: Cervenia
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 trade50 · 31.1%
- Transport and storage22 · 13.7%
- Construction20 · 12.4%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing17 · 10.6%
- Accommodation and food services14 · 8.7%
- Administrative and support services11 · 6.8%
- Manufacturing10 · 6.2%
- Professional, scientific and technical4 · 2.5%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)36 · 22.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)25 · 15.5%
- Specialised construction activities17 · 10.6%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services16 · 9.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines16 · 9.9%
- Food and beverage service activities14 · 8.7%
- Warehousing and transport support activities13 · 8.1%
- Construction of buildings10 · 6.2%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities7 · 4.3%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles6 · 3.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Cervenia?
Cervenia has 2,487 residents (2026), ranking 1,928 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Cervenia?
Cervenia covers 58.5 km², with a density of 42 people per km².
Is the population of Cervenia growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Cervenia went from 2,939 to 2,487, a change of −15.4%.
Where is Cervenia?
Cervenia is in Teleorman County. Latitude 43.837, longitude 25.456.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Cervenia?
In Cervenia, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 3.2 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,020 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Cervenia?
In Cervenia, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.40 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,249 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
Which localities border Cervenia?
The nearest to Cervenia are Smârdioasa (3.5 km), Izvoarele (5.2 km), Conțești (6.1 km), Frumoasa (6.5 km), Ștorobăneasa (6.6 km).