Peretu: population and statistics
Peretu has a population of 6,134 (2026) across 70.6 km², or 86.8 people per km². It ranks 538 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −13.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 6,134 residents
- 70.6 km²
- 87 people/km²
Key points
Among the 97 localities in Teleorman County, Peretu ranks No. 7 by population.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 7.8 m³ in Peretu, compared with an average of 41.8 m³ in Teleorman County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 1.6 in Peretu, compared with an average of 3.9 per 10,000 inh. in Teleorman County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Peretu: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (64 businesses).
Peretu in numbers
Where is Peretu?
Population of Peretu over time
Peretu had 7,126 residents in 2016 and 6,134 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,650 |
| 2022 | 6,531 |
| 2023 | 6,413 |
| 2024 | 6,310 |
| 2025 | 6,207 |
| 2026 | 6,134 |
Did you know?
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,894 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Plosca, 4.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Roșiori de Vede (27,158 residents), 10 km away.
All indicators for Peretu
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 | Peretu | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.6 ‰ | 15.0 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,847 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) | 5.7 ‰ | 5.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,181 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.2 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,251 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Peretu | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.89 km | 6.17 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,072 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.65 ‰ | 0.93 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,003 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,548 | 174,879 | 10,177,161 | ranked 613 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 415.4 ‰ | 525.2 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,492 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 56.5 m² | 51.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 904 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.98 ‰ | 0.89 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,154 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Peretu | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 23.5 ‰ | 38.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,118 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.65 ‰ | 1.95 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,815 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Peretu | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 64 ‰ | 163 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,753 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.9% | 4.8% | 2.3% | ranked 1,803 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Peretu | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 7.8 m³ | 41.8 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,458 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.68 km | 2.60 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,399 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Peretu | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.49 ‰ | 1.57 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,533 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.49 ‰ | 0.51 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,219 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.33 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,579 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Peretu | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 58 ‰ | 118 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,806 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,871 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Peretu
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 trade77 · 23.5%
- Manufacturing40 · 12.2%
- Transport and storage34 · 10.4%
- Administrative and support services29 · 8.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical28 · 8.5%
- Construction27 · 8.2%
- Accommodation and food services17 · 5.2%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing16 · 4.9%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)64 · 19.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)35 · 10.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines29 · 8.8%
- Specialised construction activities27 · 8.2%
- Construction of buildings18 · 5.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities17 · 5.2%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services16 · 4.9%
- Food and beverage service activities16 · 4.9%
- Office administration and business support activities14 · 4.3%
- Head offices and management consultancy13 · 4.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Peretu?
Peretu has 6,134 residents (2026), ranking 538 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Peretu?
Peretu covers 70.6 km², with a density of 87 people per km².
Is the population of Peretu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Peretu went from 7,126 to 6,134, a change of −13.9%.
Where is Peretu?
Peretu is in Teleorman County. Latitude 44.043, longitude 25.091.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Peretu?
In Peretu, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 7.8 m³ (2025), ranking 2,458 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Peretu?
In Peretu, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.6 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 2,871 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Which localities border Peretu?
The nearest to Peretu are Plosca (4.4 km), Troianul (5.7 km), Vedea (5.9 km), Nenciulești (6.5 km), Roșiori de Vede (10 km).