Mereni (Teleorman County): population and statistics
Mereni has a population of 2,390 (2026) across 80.2 km², or 29.8 people per km². It ranks 2,002 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −16.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,390 residents
- 80.2 km²
- 30 people/km²
Key points
Among the 97 localities in Teleorman County, Mereni ranks No. 43 by population.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 27.9 m² in Mereni, compared with an average of 51.1 m² in Teleorman County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.42 ‰ in Mereni, compared with an average of 1.95 ‰ in Teleorman County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
Mereni: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (25 businesses).
Mereni in numbers
Where is Mereni?
Population of Mereni over time
Mereni had 2,860 residents in 2016 and 2,390 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,616 |
| 2022 | 2,557 |
| 2023 | 2,516 |
| 2024 | 2,460 |
| 2025 | 2,413 |
| 2026 | 2,390 |
Did you know?
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 11,225 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Crevenicu, 7.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Videle (10,520 residents), 9.7 km away.
All indicators for Mereni
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 | Mereni | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.6 ‰ | 15.0 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,926 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.7 ‰ | 18.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,702 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.9 ‰ | 5.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,096 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.3 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 796 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Mereni | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.26 ‰ | 0.93 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,411 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,311 | 174,879 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,856 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 548.5 ‰ | 525.2 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 930 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 27.9 m² | 51.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 3,145 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Mereni | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 21.8 ‰ | 38.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,260 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.42 ‰ | 1.95 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,947 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Mereni | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 32 ‰ | 163 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,870 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 9.8% | 4.8% | 2.3% | ranked 227 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Mereni | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.42 ‰ | 1.57 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,861 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.42 ‰ | 0.51 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,647 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Mereni | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 104 ‰ | 118 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,120 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,204 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Mereni
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 trade32 · 29.9%
- Transport and storage18 · 16.8%
- Accommodation and food services13 · 12.1%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing11 · 10.3%
- Construction10 · 9.3%
- Manufacturing7 · 6.5%
- Administrative and support services7 · 6.5%
- Professional, scientific and technical3 · 2.8%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)25 · 23.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines16 · 15.0%
- Food and beverage service activities13 · 12.1%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)12 · 11.2%
- Construction of buildings10 · 9.3%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services9 · 8.4%
- Specialised construction activities9 · 8.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities8 · 7.5%
- Civil engineering5 · 4.7%
- Manufacture of food products4 · 3.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Mereni?
Mereni has 2,390 residents (2026), ranking 2,002 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Mereni?
Mereni covers 80.2 km², with a density of 30 people per km².
Is the population of Mereni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Mereni went from 2,860 to 2,390, a change of −16.4%.
Where is Mereni?
Mereni is in Teleorman County. Latitude 44.233, longitude 25.633.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Mereni?
In Mereni, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 27.9 m² (2025), ranking 3,145 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Mereni?
In Mereni, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.42 ‰ (2026), ranking 2,947 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
Which localities border Mereni?
The nearest to Mereni are Crevenicu (7.5 km), Letca Nouă (8.2 km), Videle (9.7 km), Bujoreni (11 km), Botoroaga (11 km).