Piatra: population and statistics
Piatra has a population of 2,608 (2026) across 77.9 km², or 33.5 people per km². It ranks 1,838 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −16.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,608 residents
- 77.9 km²
- 34 people/km²
Key points
Among the 97 localities in Teleorman County, Piatra ranks No. 31 by population.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 143.0 m³ in Piatra, compared with an average of 41.8 m³ in Teleorman County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 3.1 ‰ in Piatra, compared with an average of 5.3 ‰ in Teleorman County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Piatra: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (34 businesses).
Piatra in numbers
Where is Piatra?
Population of Piatra over time
Piatra had 3,127 residents in 2016 and 2,608 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,861 |
| 2022 | 2,798 |
| 2023 | 2,756 |
| 2024 | 2,716 |
| 2025 | 2,651 |
| 2026 | 2,608 |
Did you know?
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,913 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Viișoara, 5.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Poroschia (4,117 residents), 9.3 km away.
All indicators for Piatra
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 | Piatra | 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) | 17.6 ‰ | 18.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,499 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.1 ‰ | 5.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 3,036 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.3 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 626 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Piatra | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.27 km | 6.17 km | 7.67 km | ranked 603 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,597 | 174,879 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,397 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 612.3 ‰ | 525.2 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 553 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 50.9 m² | 51.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,489 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Piatra | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 33.7 ‰ | 38.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,253 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.30 ‰ | 1.95 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,407 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Piatra | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 116 ‰ | 163 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 825 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 4.2% | 4.8% | 2.3% | ranked 860 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Piatra | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 143.0 m³ | 41.8 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 30 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.59 km | 2.60 km | 4.05 km | ranked 193 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Piatra | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.77 ‰ | 1.57 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 757 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.77 ‰ | 0.51 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 350 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.38 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,411 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Piatra | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 133 ‰ | 118 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 509 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,419 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Piatra
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 trade45 · 35.4%
- Transport and storage20 · 15.7%
- Manufacturing11 · 8.7%
- Accommodation and food services9 · 7.1%
- Construction7 · 5.5%
- Other service activities7 · 5.5%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing5 · 3.9%
- Professional, scientific and technical5 · 3.9%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)34 · 26.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)17 · 13.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines16 · 12.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities10 · 7.9%
- Food and beverage service activities9 · 7.1%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services5 · 3.9%
- Construction of buildings5 · 3.9%
- Specialised construction activities5 · 3.9%
- Manufacture of food products4 · 3.1%
- Waste collection, treatment and disposal; materials recovery4 · 3.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Piatra?
Piatra has 2,608 residents (2026), ranking 1,838 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Piatra?
Piatra covers 77.9 km², with a density of 34 people per km².
Is the population of Piatra growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Piatra went from 3,127 to 2,608, a change of −16.6%.
Where is Piatra?
Piatra is in Teleorman County. Latitude 43.824, longitude 25.208.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Piatra?
In Piatra, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 143.0 m³ (2025), ranking 30 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Piatra?
In Piatra, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 3.1 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,036 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Which localities border Piatra?
The nearest to Piatra are Viișoara (5.4 km), Furculești (7.8 km), Lisa (8.8 km), Poroschia (9.3 km), Suhaia (10 km).