Plosca: population and statistics
Plosca has a population of 4,865 (2026) across 52.3 km², or 93.0 people per km². It ranks 788 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −15.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,865 residents
- 52.3 km²
- 93 people/km²
Key points
Among the 97 localities in Teleorman County, Plosca ranks No. 8 by population.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 71.7 m² in Plosca, compared with an average of 51.1 m² in Teleorman County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.21 ‰ in Plosca, compared with an average of 0.46 ‰ in Teleorman County and 1.08 ‰ nationally.
Plosca: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (39 businesses).
Plosca in numbers
Where is Plosca?
Population of Plosca over time
Plosca had 5,751 residents in 2016 and 4,865 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,297 |
| 2022 | 5,194 |
| 2023 | 5,114 |
| 2024 | 5,012 |
| 2025 | 4,924 |
| 2026 | 4,865 |
Did you know?
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,328 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Nenciulești, 4.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Roșiori de Vede (27,158 residents), 15 km away.
All indicators for Plosca
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 | Plosca | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.2 ‰ | 15.0 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,009 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.9 ‰ | 18.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,400 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.3 ‰ | 5.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,767 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.0 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,295 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Plosca | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.41 ‰ | 0.93 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,239 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,191 | 174,879 | 10,177,161 | ranked 798 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 450.4 ‰ | 525.2 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,010 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 71.7 m² | 51.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 122 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.21 ‰ | 0.89 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,852 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Plosca | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 26.3 ‰ | 38.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,848 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.03 ‰ | 1.95 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,536 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Plosca | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 61 ‰ | 163 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,847 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.7% | 4.8% | 2.3% | ranked 1,366 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Plosca | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.41 ‰ | 1.57 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,917 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.41 ‰ | 0.51 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,714 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.21 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,957 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Plosca | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 63 ‰ | 118 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,674 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,558 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Plosca
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 trade56 · 19.6%
- Manufacturing34 · 11.9%
- Transport and storage30 · 10.5%
- Construction29 · 10.2%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing25 · 8.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical23 · 8.1%
- Other service activities15 · 5.3%
- Accommodation and food services14 · 4.9%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)39 · 13.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)31 · 10.9%
- Specialised construction activities26 · 9.1%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services22 · 7.7%
- Construction of buildings18 · 6.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines18 · 6.3%
- Warehousing and transport support activities16 · 5.6%
- Civil engineering15 · 5.3%
- Food and beverage service activities14 · 4.9%
- Repair of computers and personal and household goods11 · 3.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Plosca?
Plosca has 4,865 residents (2026), ranking 788 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Plosca?
Plosca covers 52.3 km², with a density of 93 people per km².
Is the population of Plosca growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Plosca went from 5,751 to 4,865, a change of −15.4%.
Where is Plosca?
Plosca is in Teleorman County. Latitude 44.024, longitude 25.140.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Plosca?
In Plosca, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 71.7 m² (2025), ranking 122 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Plosca?
In Plosca, “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.21 ‰ (2024), ranking 1,957 of 2,248 localities; the national median is 0.47 ‰.
Which localities border Plosca?
The nearest to Plosca are Nenciulești (4.3 km), Peretu (4.4 km), Buzescu (6.8 km), Troianul (8.5 km), Vedea (9.0 km).