Poeni: population and statistics
Poeni has a population of 2,640 (2026) across 45.2 km², or 58.4 people per km². It ranks 1,815 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −10.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,640 residents
- 45.2 km²
- 58 people/km²
Key points
Among the 97 localities in Teleorman County, Poeni ranks No. 29 by population.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 2.05 km in Poeni, compared with an average of 6.17 km in Teleorman County and 4.84 km nationally.
Poeni: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (35 businesses).
Poeni in numbers
Where is Poeni?
Population of Poeni over time
Poeni had 2,946 residents in 2016 and 2,640 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,804 |
| 2022 | 2,765 |
| 2023 | 2,724 |
| 2024 | 2,693 |
| 2025 | 2,667 |
| 2026 | 2,640 |
Did you know?
- “Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,328 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Șelaru, 5.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Slobozia (4,137 residents), 14 km away.
All indicators for Poeni
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 | Poeni | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.0 ‰ | 15.0 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,377 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.0 ‰ | 18.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 555 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.1 ‰ | 5.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 690 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.3 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 796 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Poeni | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.05 km | 6.17 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,599 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.38 ‰ | 0.93 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,266 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,333 | 174,879 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,819 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 504.9 ‰ | 525.2 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,358 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 36.3 m² | 51.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,957 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.76 ‰ | 0.89 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,322 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Poeni | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 5 m³ | 1,654 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 996 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Poeni | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 32.2 ‰ | 38.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,372 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.89 ‰ | 1.95 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,762 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Poeni | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 237 ‰ | 163 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 317 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.4% | 4.8% | 2.3% | ranked 1,522 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Poeni | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 20.5 m³ | 41.8 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,770 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.57 km | 2.60 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,615 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Poeni | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.38 ‰ | 1.57 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,060 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.38 ‰ | 0.51 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,886 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.38 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,411 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Poeni | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 101 ‰ | 118 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,236 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: Poeni
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 trade46 · 22.7%
- Construction29 · 14.3%
- Transport and storage24 · 11.8%
- Manufacturing18 · 8.9%
- Professional, scientific and technical17 · 8.4%
- Administrative and support services17 · 8.4%
- Accommodation and food services13 · 6.4%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing11 · 5.4%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)35 · 17.2%
- Specialised construction activities25 · 12.3%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)25 · 12.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines23 · 11.3%
- Construction of buildings14 · 6.9%
- Civil engineering13 · 6.4%
- Food and beverage service activities13 · 6.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities12 · 5.9%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services11 · 5.4%
- Rental and leasing activities9 · 4.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Poeni?
Poeni has 2,640 residents (2026), ranking 1,815 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Poeni?
Poeni covers 45.2 km², with a density of 58 people per km².
Is the population of Poeni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Poeni went from 2,946 to 2,640, a change of −10.4%.
Where is Poeni?
Poeni is in Teleorman County. Latitude 44.427, longitude 25.336.
Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Poeni?
In Poeni, “Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 5 m³ (2025), ranking 996 of 1,023 localities; the national median is 269 m³.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Poeni?
In Poeni, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 2.05 km (2025), ranking 2,599 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
Which localities border Poeni?
The nearest to Poeni are Șelaru (5.1 km), Siliștea (7.1 km), Gratia (7.2 km), Ștefan cel Mare (8.4 km), Scurtu Mare (8.6 km).