Crângu: population and statistics
Crângu has a population of 1,228 (2026) across 38.0 km², or 32.3 people per km². It ranks 2,927 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −15.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,228 residents
- 38.0 km²
- 32 people/km²
Key points
Among the 97 localities in Teleorman County, Crângu ranks No. 86 by population.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 20.5 m² in Crângu, compared with an average of 51.1 m² in Teleorman County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: 23.6 ‰ in Crângu, compared with an average of 16.8 ‰ in Teleorman County and 11.1 ‰ nationally.
Crângu: the most common activity among active businesses is Crop and animal production, hunting and related services (15 businesses).
Crângu in numbers
Where is Crângu?
Neighbouring localities
- Dracea4.9 km · 1,399
- Furculești7.7 km · 3,003
- Bogdana8.1 km · 1,809
- Lisa8.9 km · 1,897
- Putineiu11 km · 1,764
- Piatra11 km · 2,608
- Seaca12 km · 2,119
- Traian13 km · 1,502
All localities in Teleorman County
Localities of similar size
Population of Crângu over time
Crângu had 1,458 residents in 2016 and 1,228 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,352 |
| 2022 | 1,316 |
| 2023 | 1,295 |
| 2024 | 1,286 |
| 2025 | 1,265 |
| 2026 | 1,228 |
Did you know?
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,318 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Dracea, 4.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Furculești (3,003 residents), 7.7 km away.
All indicators for Crângu
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 | Crângu | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.0 ‰ | 15.0 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,256 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 25.2 ‰ | 18.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 239 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.9 ‰ | 5.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,547 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.6 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 125 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Crângu | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.47 km | 6.17 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,192 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.81 ‰ | 0.93 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,833 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 812 | 174,879 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,772 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 661.2 ‰ | 525.2 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 371 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 20.5 m² | 51.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 3,160 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Crângu | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 38.3 ‰ | 38.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 942 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.26 ‰ | 1.95 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 785 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Crângu | 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) | 4.1% | 4.8% | 2.3% | ranked 888 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Crângu | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 32.6 m³ | 41.8 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,011 of 2,656 |
Education
| Indicator | Crângu | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 58 ‰ | 118 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,806 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 241 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Crângu
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 trade18 · 19.1%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing15 · 16.0%
- Transport and storage12 · 12.8%
- Construction11 · 11.7%
- Administrative and support services9 · 9.6%
- Manufacturing8 · 8.5%
- Professional, scientific and technical8 · 8.5%
- Real estate4 · 4.3%
Most common activities
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services15 · 16.0%
- Specialised construction activities11 · 11.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)10 · 10.6%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)10 · 10.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities8 · 8.5%
- Construction of buildings7 · 7.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines7 · 7.4%
- Civil engineering6 · 6.4%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities5 · 5.3%
- Real estate activities4 · 4.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Crângu?
Crângu has 1,228 residents (2026), ranking 2,927 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Crângu?
Crângu covers 38.0 km², with a density of 32 people per km².
Is the population of Crângu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Crângu went from 1,458 to 1,228, a change of −15.8%.
Where is Crângu?
Crângu is in Teleorman County. Latitude 43.851, longitude 25.075.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Crângu?
In Crângu, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 20.5 m² (2025), ranking 3,160 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Crângu?
In Crângu, “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 23.6 ‰ (2025), ranking 125 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 13.0 ‰.
Which localities border Crângu?
The nearest to Crângu are Dracea (4.9 km), Furculești (7.7 km), Bogdana (8.1 km), Lisa (8.9 km), Putineiu (11 km).