Cosmești (Teleorman County): population and statistics
Cosmești has a population of 2,504 (2026) across 63.2 km², or 39.6 people per km². It ranks 1,918 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −3.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,504 residents
- 63.2 km²
- 40 people/km²
Key points
Among the 97 localities in Teleorman County, Cosmești ranks No. 36 by population.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 7.2 ‰ in Cosmești, compared with an average of 15.0 ‰ in Teleorman County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 8.0 in Cosmești, compared with an average of 3.9 per 10,000 inh. in Teleorman County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Cosmești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (26 businesses).
Cosmești in numbers
Where is Cosmești?
Population of Cosmești over time
Cosmești had 2,589 residents in 2016 and 2,504 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,552 |
| 2022 | 2,561 |
| 2023 | 2,537 |
| 2024 | 2,536 |
| 2025 | 2,541 |
| 2026 | 2,504 |
Did you know?
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 92% of localities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: higher than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,859 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Talpa, 5.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Videle (10,520 residents), 13 km away.
All indicators for Cosmești
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 | Cosmești | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.2 ‰ | 15.0 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 3,091 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.4 ‰ | 18.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,765 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.6 ‰ | 5.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,209 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.0 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,295 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Cosmești | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.19 km | 6.17 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,477 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,079 | 174,879 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,296 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 430.9 ‰ | 525.2 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,279 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 38.8 m² | 51.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,800 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Cosmești | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 27.6 ‰ | 38.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,729 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.40 ‰ | 1.95 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,330 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Cosmești | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 48 ‰ | 163 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,294 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 9.5% | 4.8% | 2.3% | ranked 244 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Cosmești | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 18.8 m³ | 41.8 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,864 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Cosmești | 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 | Cosmești | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 91 ‰ | 118 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,569 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 257 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Cosmești
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 trade31 · 21.8%
- Transport and storage25 · 17.6%
- Construction24 · 16.9%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing17 · 12.0%
- Accommodation and food services12 · 8.5%
- Administrative and support services11 · 7.7%
- Other service activities6 · 4.2%
- Manufacturing5 · 3.5%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)26 · 18.3%
- Specialised construction activities23 · 16.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines20 · 14.1%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services16 · 11.3%
- Warehousing and transport support activities16 · 11.3%
- Construction of buildings15 · 10.6%
- Food and beverage service activities12 · 8.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)11 · 7.7%
- Civil engineering10 · 7.0%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities7 · 4.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Cosmești?
Cosmești has 2,504 residents (2026), ranking 1,918 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Cosmești?
Cosmești covers 63.2 km², with a density of 40 people per km².
Is the population of Cosmești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Cosmești went from 2,589 to 2,504, a change of −3.3%.
Where is Cosmești?
Cosmești is in Teleorman County. Latitude 44.301, longitude 25.370.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Cosmești?
In Cosmești, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 7.2 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,091 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Cosmești?
In Cosmești, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 8.0 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 257 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Which localities border Cosmești?
The nearest to Cosmești are Talpa (5.3 km), Blejești (6.3 km), Siliștea (7.3 km), Gălăteni (8.5 km), Purani (8.6 km).