Poroschia: population and statistics
Poroschia has a population of 4,117 (2026) across 45.6 km², or 90.3 people per km². It ranks 1,034 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −9.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,117 residents
- 45.6 km²
- 90 people/km²
Key points
Among the 97 localities in Teleorman County, Poroschia ranks No. 12 by population.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 40 ‰ in Poroschia, compared with an average of 118 ‰ in Teleorman County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 3.64 ‰ in Poroschia, compared with an average of 1.57 ‰ in Teleorman County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Poroschia: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (104 businesses).
Poroschia in numbers
Where is Poroschia?
Population of Poroschia over time
Poroschia had 4,541 residents in 2016 and 4,117 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,304 |
| 2022 | 4,250 |
| 2023 | 4,236 |
| 2024 | 4,207 |
| 2025 | 4,184 |
| 2026 | 4,117 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Teleorman County for “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,387 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Țigănești, 6.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Alexandria (44,451 residents), 9.6 km away.
All indicators for Poroschia
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 | Poroschia | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.7 ‰ | 15.0 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,241 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.4 ‰ | 18.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 656 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.6 ‰ | 5.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,660 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.0 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 527 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Poroschia | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.12 km | 6.17 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,740 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.19 ‰ | 0.93 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 870 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,694 | 174,879 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,267 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 411.5 ‰ | 525.2 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,546 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 64.2 m² | 51.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 361 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.59 ‰ | 0.89 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 167 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Poroschia | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 46.6 ‰ | 38.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 600 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.67 ‰ | 1.95 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,118 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Poroschia | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 143 ‰ | 163 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 632 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.1% | 4.8% | 2.3% | ranked 2,352 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Poroschia | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 21.6 m³ | 41.8 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,688 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.63 km | 2.60 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,412 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Poroschia | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 3.64 ‰ | 1.57 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 108 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) | 0.24 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,872 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Poroschia | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 40 ‰ | 118 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 3,055 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,329 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Poroschia
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 trade130 · 29.5%
- Transport and storage51 · 11.6%
- Construction42 · 9.5%
- Manufacturing40 · 9.1%
- Professional, scientific and technical32 · 7.3%
- Accommodation and food services27 · 6.1%
- Administrative and support services26 · 5.9%
- Other service activities23 · 5.2%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)104 · 23.6%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)63 · 14.3%
- Specialised construction activities39 · 8.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities36 · 8.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines29 · 6.6%
- Food and beverage service activities22 · 5.0%
- Real estate activities20 · 4.5%
- Head offices and management consultancy20 · 4.5%
- Construction of buildings18 · 4.1%
- Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing15 · 3.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Poroschia?
Poroschia has 4,117 residents (2026), ranking 1,034 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Poroschia?
Poroschia covers 45.6 km², with a density of 90 people per km².
Is the population of Poroschia growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Poroschia went from 4,541 to 4,117, a change of −9.3%.
Where is Poroschia?
Poroschia is in Teleorman County. Latitude 43.898, longitude 25.263.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Poroschia?
In Poroschia, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 40 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,055 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Poroschia?
In Poroschia, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 3.64 ‰ (2024), ranking 108 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Which localities border Poroschia?
The nearest to Poroschia are Țigănești (6.3 km), Nanov (6.6 km), Furculești (8.5 km), Piatra (9.3 km), Alexandria (9.6 km).