Drăcșenei: population and statistics
Drăcșenei has a population of 1,462 (2026) across 38.1 km², or 38.4 people per km². It ranks 2,761 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −17.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,462 residents
- 38.1 km²
- 38 people/km²
Key points
Among the 97 localities in Teleorman County, Drăcșenei ranks No. 76 by population.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 33.9 m² in Drăcșenei, compared with an average of 51.1 m² in Teleorman County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 13.9% in Drăcșenei, compared with an average of 4.8% in Teleorman County and 2.0% nationally.
Drăcșenei: the most common activity among active businesses is Land transport and transport via pipelines (16 businesses).
Drăcșenei in numbers
Where is Drăcșenei?
Population of Drăcșenei over time
Drăcșenei had 1,776 residents in 2016 and 1,462 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,579 |
| 2022 | 1,531 |
| 2023 | 1,509 |
| 2024 | 1,482 |
| 2025 | 1,470 |
| 2026 | 1,462 |
Did you know?
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,335 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Săceni, 5.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Scrioaștea (3,393 residents), 6.4 km away.
All indicators for Drăcșenei
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 | Drăcșenei | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.2 ‰ | 15.0 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,002 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.7 ‰ | 18.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,483 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.8 ‰ | 5.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,599 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.5 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 464 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Drăcșenei | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.67 km | 6.17 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,504 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.68 ‰ | 0.93 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,966 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 815 | 174,879 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,768 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 557.5 ‰ | 525.2 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 865 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 33.9 m² | 51.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 3,058 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.05 ‰ | 0.89 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 619 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Drăcșenei | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 28.0 ‰ | 38.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,700 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.74 ‰ | 1.95 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,077 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Drăcșenei | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 51 ‰ | 163 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,178 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 13.9% | 4.8% | 2.3% | ranked 87 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Drăcșenei | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 17.8 m³ | 41.8 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,938 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Drăcșenei | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.68 ‰ | 1.57 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 928 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.68 ‰ | 0.51 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 514 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.68 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 585 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Drăcșenei | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 93 ‰ | 118 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,502 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 420 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Drăcșenei
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 storage19 · 19.2%
- Wholesale and retail trade18 · 18.2%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing12 · 12.1%
- Manufacturing12 · 12.1%
- Construction8 · 8.1%
- Accommodation and food services7 · 7.1%
- Administrative and support services5 · 5.1%
- Other service activities4 · 4.0%
Most common activities
- Land transport and transport via pipelines16 · 16.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities15 · 15.2%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)13 · 13.1%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services10 · 10.1%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)9 · 9.1%
- Specialised construction activities7 · 7.1%
- Manufacture of food products6 · 6.1%
- Construction of buildings6 · 6.1%
- Food and beverage service activities6 · 6.1%
- Printing and reproduction of recorded media4 · 4.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Drăcșenei?
Drăcșenei has 1,462 residents (2026), ranking 2,761 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Drăcșenei?
Drăcșenei covers 38.1 km², with a density of 38 people per km².
Is the population of Drăcșenei growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Drăcșenei went from 1,776 to 1,462, a change of −17.7%.
Where is Drăcșenei?
Drăcșenei is in Teleorman County. Latitude 44.210, longitude 25.010.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Drăcșenei?
In Drăcșenei, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 33.9 m² (2025), ranking 3,058 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Drăcșenei?
In Drăcșenei, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 13.9% (2026), ranking 87 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Which localities border Drăcșenei?
The nearest to Drăcșenei are Săceni (5.3 km), Scrioaștea (6.4 km), Beuca (7.0 km), Drăgănești de Vede (7.7 km), Sfințești (8.4 km).