Purani: population and statistics
Purani has a population of 1,297 (2026) across 22.4 km², or 58.0 people per km². It ranks 2,879 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −11.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,297 residents
- 22.4 km²
- 58 people/km²
Key points
Among the 97 localities in Teleorman County, Purani ranks No. 83 by population.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 0.0% in Purani, compared with an average of 4.8% in Teleorman County and 2.0% nationally.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 35.2 m² in Purani, compared with an average of 51.1 m² in Teleorman County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Purani: the most common activity among active businesses is Specialised construction activities (14 businesses).
Purani in numbers
Where is Purani?
Population of Purani over time
Purani had 1,472 residents in 2016 and 1,297 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,382 |
| 2022 | 1,382 |
| 2023 | 1,362 |
| 2024 | 1,334 |
| 2025 | 1,313 |
| 2026 | 1,297 |
Did you know?
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,133 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Siliștea, 5.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Gratia (2,418 residents), 6.7 km away.
All indicators for Purani
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 | Purani | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.4 ‰ | 15.0 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,728 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.3 ‰ | 18.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,055 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.3 ‰ | 5.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 629 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.0 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 311 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Purani | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.19 km | 6.17 km | 7.67 km | ranked 352 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.08 ‰ | 0.93 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 531 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 644 | 174,879 | 10,177,161 | ranked 3,004 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 496.5 ‰ | 525.2 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,444 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 35.2 m² | 51.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 3,011 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.77 ‰ | 0.89 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,312 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Purani | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 33.9 ‰ | 38.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,241 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.54 ‰ | 1.95 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,113 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Purani | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 42 ‰ | 163 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,529 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.0% | 4.8% | 2.3% | ranked 3,112 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Purani | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 23.1 m³ | 41.8 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,585 of 2,656 |
Education
| Indicator | Purani | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 96 ‰ | 118 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,393 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 289 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Purani
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
- Transport and storage17 · 17.3%
- Wholesale and retail trade16 · 16.3%
- Construction15 · 15.3%
- Accommodation and food services11 · 11.2%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing9 · 9.2%
- Manufacturing9 · 9.2%
- Administrative and support services8 · 8.2%
- Water supply, sewerage and waste management3 · 3.1%
Most common activities
- Specialised construction activities14 · 14.3%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)14 · 14.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines14 · 14.3%
- Food and beverage service activities11 · 11.2%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services9 · 9.2%
- Construction of buildings8 · 8.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities8 · 8.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)7 · 7.1%
- Civil engineering5 · 5.1%
- Manufacture of food products4 · 4.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Purani?
Purani has 1,297 residents (2026), ranking 2,879 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Purani?
Purani covers 22.4 km², with a density of 58 people per km².
Is the population of Purani growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Purani went from 1,472 to 1,297, a change of −11.9%.
Where is Purani?
Purani is in Teleorman County. Latitude 44.365, longitude 25.431.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Purani?
In Purani, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 3,112 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Purani?
In Purani, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 35.2 m² (2025), ranking 3,011 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Which localities border Purani?
The nearest to Purani are Siliștea (5.4 km), Gratia (6.7 km), Mârșa (7.1 km), Cosmești (8.6 km), Roata de Jos (8.9 km).