Moșteni: population and statistics
Moșteni has a population of 1,316 (2026) across 28.4 km², or 46.4 people per km². It ranks 2,868 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −11.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,316 residents
- 28.4 km²
- 46 people/km²
Key points
Among the 97 localities in Teleorman County, Moșteni ranks No. 82 by population.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 6.08 ‰ in Moșteni, compared with an average of 0.93 ‰ in Teleorman County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 7.6 in Moșteni, compared with an average of 3.9 per 10,000 inh. in Teleorman County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Moșteni: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (16 businesses).
Moșteni in numbers
Where is Moșteni?
Population of Moșteni over time
Moșteni had 1,486 residents in 2016 and 1,316 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,371 |
| 2022 | 1,361 |
| 2023 | 1,349 |
| 2024 | 1,341 |
| 2025 | 1,335 |
| 2026 | 1,316 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Teleorman County for “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,976 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Crevenicu, 5.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Botoroaga (4,082 residents), 6.1 km away.
All indicators for Moșteni
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 | Moșteni | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.4 ‰ | 15.0 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,582 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.2 ‰ | 18.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,099 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.6 ‰ | 5.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,209 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.0 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 406 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Moșteni | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.08 ‰ | 0.93 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 178 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 727 | 174,879 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,898 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 552.4 ‰ | 525.2 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 900 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 38.7 m² | 51.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,811 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.28 ‰ | 0.89 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 554 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Moșteni | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 18.2 ‰ | 38.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,573 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.76 ‰ | 1.95 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,739 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Moșteni | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 36 ‰ | 163 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,751 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 6.6% | 4.8% | 2.3% | ranked 467 of 3,163 |
Education
| Indicator | Moșteni | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 97 ‰ | 118 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,359 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 299 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Moșteni
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 trade16 · 25.8%
- Accommodation and food services12 · 19.4%
- Manufacturing6 · 9.7%
- Transport and storage6 · 9.7%
- Construction5 · 8.1%
- Administrative and support services5 · 8.1%
- Other service activities4 · 6.5%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation3 · 4.8%
Most common activities
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Moșteni?
Moșteni has 1,316 residents (2026), ranking 2,868 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Moșteni?
Moșteni covers 28.4 km², with a density of 46 people per km².
Is the population of Moșteni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Moșteni went from 1,486 to 1,316, a change of −11.4%.
Where is Moșteni?
Moșteni is in Teleorman County. Latitude 44.196, longitude 25.485.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Moșteni?
In Moșteni, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 6.08 ‰ (2025), ranking 178 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Moșteni?
In Moșteni, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 7.6 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 299 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Which localities border Moșteni?
The nearest to Moșteni are Crevenicu (5.3 km), Botoroaga (6.1 km), Frăsinet (8.5 km), Băbăița (8.6 km), Blejești (10 km).