Lunca (Teleorman County): population and statistics
Lunca has a population of 3,280 (2026) across 29.6 km², or 111 people per km². It ranks 1,407 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −5.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,280 residents
- 29.6 km²
- 111 people/km²
Key points
Among the 97 localities in Teleorman County, Lunca ranks No. 20 by population.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 379.0 ‰ in Lunca, compared with an average of 525.2 ‰ in Teleorman County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 35 ‰ in Lunca, compared with an average of 163 ‰ in Teleorman County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Lunca: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (26 businesses).
Lunca in numbers
Where is Lunca?
Population of Lunca over time
Lunca had 3,476 residents in 2016 and 3,280 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,373 |
| 2022 | 3,370 |
| 2023 | 3,355 |
| 2024 | 3,301 |
| 2025 | 3,299 |
| 2026 | 3,280 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,140 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Saelele, 5.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Turnu Măgurele (24,867 residents), 15 km away.
All indicators for Lunca
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 | Lunca | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.4 ‰ | 15.0 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,173 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.0 ‰ | 18.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,407 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.3 ‰ | 5.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,347 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.0 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,295 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Lunca | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.15 km | 6.17 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,060 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,243 | 174,879 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,977 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 379.0 ‰ | 525.2 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,852 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 48.8 m² | 51.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,758 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Lunca | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 19.5 ‰ | 38.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,455 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.52 ‰ | 1.95 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,130 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Lunca | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 35 ‰ | 163 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,784 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 6.8% | 4.8% | 2.3% | ranked 451 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Lunca | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 27.4 m³ | 41.8 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,315 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Lunca | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.30 ‰ | 1.57 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,423 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.30 ‰ | 0.51 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,311 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Lunca | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 81 ‰ | 118 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,994 of 3,158 |
Businesses by activity: Lunca
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 trade38 · 23.6%
- Construction19 · 11.8%
- Transport and storage19 · 11.8%
- Manufacturing16 · 9.9%
- Accommodation and food services14 · 8.7%
- Administrative and support services11 · 6.8%
- Real estate8 · 5.0%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation8 · 5.0%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)26 · 16.1%
- Specialised construction activities19 · 11.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)19 · 11.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines15 · 9.3%
- Construction of buildings12 · 7.5%
- Food and beverage service activities12 · 7.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities10 · 6.2%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles9 · 5.6%
- Manufacture of fabricated metal products8 · 5.0%
- Civil engineering8 · 5.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lunca?
Lunca has 3,280 residents (2026), ranking 1,407 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Lunca?
Lunca covers 29.6 km², with a density of 111 people per km².
Is the population of Lunca growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Lunca went from 3,476 to 3,280, a change of −5.6%.
Where is Lunca?
Lunca is in Teleorman County. Latitude 43.874, longitude 24.788.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Lunca?
In Lunca, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 379.0 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,852 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Lunca?
In Lunca, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 35 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,784 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Which localities border Lunca?
The nearest to Lunca are Saelele (5.2 km), Uda-Clocociov (5.5 km), Segarcea-Vale (6.0 km), Slobozia Mândra (8.0 km), Călmățuiu (9.3 km).