Putineiu (Teleorman County): population and statistics
Putineiu has a population of 1,764 (2026) across 78.8 km², or 22.4 people per km². It ranks 2,538 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −15.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,764 residents
- 78.8 km²
- 22 people/km²
Key points
Among the 97 localities in Teleorman County, Putineiu ranks No. 69 by population.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 15.7% in Putineiu, compared with an average of 4.8% in Teleorman County and 2.0% nationally.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: 24.9 ‰ in Putineiu, compared with an average of 16.8 ‰ in Teleorman County and 11.1 ‰ nationally.
Putineiu: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (30 businesses).
Putineiu in numbers
Where is Putineiu?
Population of Putineiu over time
Putineiu had 2,091 residents in 2016 and 1,764 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,898 |
| 2022 | 1,829 |
| 2023 | 1,785 |
| 2024 | 1,775 |
| 2025 | 1,787 |
| 2026 | 1,764 |
Did you know?
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 11,041 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Salcia, 6.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Lunca (3,280 residents), 15 km away.
All indicators for Putineiu
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 | Putineiu | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.3 ‰ | 15.0 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 988 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.7 ‰ | 18.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,195 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.8 ‰ | 5.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 307 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 24.9 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 77 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Putineiu | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,380 | 174,879 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,736 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 782.3 ‰ | 525.2 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 134 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 34.3 m² | 51.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 3,043 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Putineiu | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 43.1 ‰ | 38.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 722 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.57 ‰ | 1.95 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,880 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Putineiu | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 94 ‰ | 163 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,106 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 15.7% | 4.8% | 2.3% | ranked 66 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Putineiu | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.57 ‰ | 1.57 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,258 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.57 ‰ | 0.51 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 870 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Putineiu | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 120 ‰ | 118 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 704 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 643 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Putineiu
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 trade40 · 24.1%
- Construction21 · 12.7%
- Transport and storage18 · 10.8%
- Manufacturing17 · 10.2%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing13 · 7.8%
- Water supply, sewerage and waste management12 · 7.2%
- Administrative and support services11 · 6.6%
- Accommodation and food services10 · 6.0%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)30 · 18.1%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)26 · 15.7%
- Specialised construction activities17 · 10.2%
- Construction of buildings13 · 7.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines13 · 7.8%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services12 · 7.2%
- Waste collection, treatment and disposal; materials recovery12 · 7.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities11 · 6.6%
- Food and beverage service activities10 · 6.0%
- Manufacture of food products6 · 3.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Putineiu?
Putineiu has 1,764 residents (2026), ranking 2,538 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Putineiu?
Putineiu covers 78.8 km², with a density of 22 people per km².
Is the population of Putineiu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Putineiu went from 2,091 to 1,764, a change of −15.6%.
Where is Putineiu?
Putineiu is in Teleorman County. Latitude 43.909, longitude 24.971.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Putineiu?
In Putineiu, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 15.7% (2026), ranking 66 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Putineiu?
In Putineiu, “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 24.9 ‰ (2025), ranking 77 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 13.0 ‰.
Which localities border Putineiu?
The nearest to Putineiu are Salcia (6.0 km), Dracea (6.5 km), Bogdana (8.5 km), Crângu (11 km), Călmățuiu (11 km).