Drăgănești de Vede: population and statistics
Drăgănești de Vede has a population of 1,954 (2026) across 30.6 km², or 63.8 people per km². It ranks 2,363 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −8.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,954 residents
- 30.6 km²
- 64 people/km²
Key points
Among the 97 localities in Teleorman County, Drăgănești de Vede ranks No. 59 by population.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 14.3 ‰ in Drăgănești de Vede, compared with an average of 5.3 ‰ in Teleorman County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.51 ‰ in Drăgănești de Vede, compared with an average of 0.93 ‰ in Teleorman County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
Drăgănești de Vede: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (23 businesses).
Drăgănești de Vede in numbers
Where is Drăgănești de Vede?
Population of Drăgănești de Vede over time
Drăgănești de Vede had 2,132 residents in 2016 and 1,954 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,083 |
| 2022 | 2,028 |
| 2023 | 1,996 |
| 2024 | 1,982 |
| 2025 | 1,960 |
| 2026 | 1,954 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Teleorman County for “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,290 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Scrioaștea (3,393 residents), 6.3 km away.
All indicators for Drăgănești de Vede
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 | Drăgănești de Vede | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.4 ‰ | 15.0 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,728 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.9 ‰ | 18.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,900 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.3 ‰ | 5.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 76 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.9 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 542 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Drăgănești de Vede | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.51 ‰ | 0.93 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,136 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 924 | 174,879 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,580 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 472.9 ‰ | 525.2 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,734 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 46.7 m² | 51.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,002 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Drăgănești de Vede | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 26.1 ‰ | 38.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,867 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.54 ‰ | 1.95 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,113 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Drăgănești de Vede | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 44 ‰ | 163 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,455 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 7.5% | 4.8% | 2.3% | ranked 381 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Drăgănești de Vede | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.51 ‰ | 1.57 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,458 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.51 ‰ | 0.51 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,125 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.51 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 980 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Drăgănești de Vede | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 84 ‰ | 118 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,875 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 828 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Drăgănești de Vede
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 · 28.7%
- Manufacturing13 · 12.0%
- Construction13 · 12.0%
- Transport and storage13 · 12.0%
- Other service activities8 · 7.4%
- Professional, scientific and technical5 · 4.6%
- Administrative and support services5 · 4.6%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing4 · 3.7%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)23 · 21.3%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)15 · 13.9%
- Specialised construction activities12 · 11.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines9 · 8.3%
- Construction of buildings8 · 7.4%
- Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products5 · 4.6%
- Civil engineering5 · 4.6%
- Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing5 · 4.6%
- Repair of computers and personal and household goods5 · 4.6%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services4 · 3.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Drăgănești de Vede?
Drăgănești de Vede has 1,954 residents (2026), ranking 2,363 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Drăgănești de Vede?
Drăgănești de Vede covers 30.6 km², with a density of 64 people per km².
Is the population of Drăgănești de Vede growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Drăgănești de Vede went from 2,132 to 1,954, a change of −8.3%.
Where is Drăgănești de Vede?
Drăgănești de Vede is in Teleorman County. Latitude 44.145, longitude 25.040.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Drăgănești de Vede?
In Drăgănești de Vede, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 14.3 ‰ (2025), ranking 76 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Drăgănești de Vede?
In Drăgănești de Vede, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.51 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,136 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
Which localities border Drăgănești de Vede?
The nearest to Drăgănești de Vede are Scrioaștea (6.3 km), Vedea (6.6 km), Sfințești (7.3 km), Drăcșenei (7.7 km), Rădoiești (8.8 km).