Saelele: population and statistics
Saelele has a population of 1,873 (2026) across 37.2 km², or 50.3 people per km². It ranks 2,449 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −17.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,873 residents
- 37.2 km²
- 50 people/km²
Key points
Among the 97 localities in Teleorman County, Saelele ranks No. 62 by population.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: 26.7 ‰ in Saelele, compared with an average of 16.8 ‰ in Teleorman County and 11.1 ‰ nationally.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 32 ‰ in Saelele, compared with an average of 163 ‰ in Teleorman County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Saelele: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (21 businesses).
Saelele in numbers
Where is Saelele?
Population of Saelele over time
Saelele had 2,265 residents in 2016 and 1,873 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,028 |
| 2022 | 2,003 |
| 2023 | 1,953 |
| 2024 | 1,949 |
| 2025 | 1,894 |
| 2026 | 1,873 |
Did you know?
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,216 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Lunca (3,280 residents), 5.2 km away.
All indicators for Saelele
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 | Saelele | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 26.2 ‰ | 15.0 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 368 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.5 ‰ | 18.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,030 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) | 26.7 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 42 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Saelele | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.01 km | 6.17 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,283 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,015 | 174,879 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,412 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 541.9 ‰ | 525.2 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 988 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 57.7 m² | 51.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 799 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Saelele | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 24.0 ‰ | 38.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,062 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.14 ‰ | 1.95 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,541 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Saelele | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 32 ‰ | 163 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,870 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 6.0% | 4.8% | 2.3% | ranked 538 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Saelele | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 39.5 m³ | 41.8 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 692 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Saelele | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.53 ‰ | 1.57 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,373 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.53 ‰ | 0.51 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,016 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Saelele | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 81 ‰ | 118 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,994 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 749 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Saelele
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 trade26 · 28.9%
- Accommodation and food services11 · 12.2%
- Manufacturing7 · 7.8%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing6 · 6.7%
- Construction6 · 6.7%
- Transport and storage6 · 6.7%
- Administrative and support services5 · 5.6%
- Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply4 · 4.4%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)21 · 23.3%
- Food and beverage service activities11 · 12.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)10 · 11.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines6 · 6.7%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services5 · 5.6%
- Specialised construction activities5 · 5.6%
- Manufacture of food products4 · 4.4%
- Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply4 · 4.4%
- Construction of buildings4 · 4.4%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles3 · 3.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Saelele?
Saelele has 1,873 residents (2026), ranking 2,449 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Saelele?
Saelele covers 37.2 km², with a density of 50 people per km².
Is the population of Saelele growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Saelele went from 2,265 to 1,873, a change of −17.3%.
Where is Saelele?
Saelele is in Teleorman County. Latitude 43.848, longitude 24.734.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Saelele?
In Saelele, “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 26.7 ‰ (2025), ranking 42 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 13.0 ‰.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Saelele?
In Saelele, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 32 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,870 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Which localities border Saelele?
The nearest to Saelele are Lunca (5.2 km), Uda-Clocociov (6.0 km), Slobozia Mândra (7.6 km), Giuvărăști (8.5 km), Izbiceni (8.5 km).