Salcia (Teleorman County): population and statistics
Salcia has a population of 2,483 (2026) across 61.5 km², or 40.4 people per km². It ranks 1,929 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −7.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,483 residents
- 61.5 km²
- 40 people/km²
Key points
Among the 97 localities in Teleorman County, Salcia ranks No. 39 by population.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 2.4 ‰ in Salcia, compared with an average of 5.3 ‰ in Teleorman County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 58 ‰ in Salcia, compared with an average of 118 ‰ in Teleorman County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Salcia: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (23 businesses).
Salcia in numbers
Where is Salcia?
Population of Salcia over time
Salcia had 2,673 residents in 2016 and 2,483 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,533 |
| 2022 | 2,504 |
| 2023 | 2,500 |
| 2024 | 2,520 |
| 2025 | 2,517 |
| 2026 | 2,483 |
Did you know?
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,611 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Călmățuiu, 5.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Roșiori de Vede (27,158 residents), 14 km away.
All indicators for Salcia
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 | Salcia | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.7 ‰ | 15.0 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,667 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.7 ‰ | 18.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,469 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.4 ‰ | 5.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 3,103 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.9 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,086 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Salcia | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,330 | 174,879 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,823 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 535.6 ‰ | 525.2 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,038 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 48.8 m² | 51.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,758 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.40 ‰ | 0.89 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,664 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Salcia | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 17.3 ‰ | 38.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,649 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.01 ‰ | 1.95 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,651 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Salcia | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 103 ‰ | 163 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 977 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 6.8% | 4.8% | 2.3% | ranked 451 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Salcia | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.40 ‰ | 1.57 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,963 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.40 ‰ | 0.51 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,772 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Salcia | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 58 ‰ | 118 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,806 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,308 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Salcia
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 trade29 · 29.6%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing14 · 14.3%
- Transport and storage12 · 12.2%
- Accommodation and food services11 · 11.2%
- Manufacturing8 · 8.2%
- Construction7 · 7.1%
- Administrative and support services5 · 5.1%
- Real estate4 · 4.1%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)23 · 23.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)18 · 18.4%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services13 · 13.3%
- Food and beverage service activities11 · 11.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities9 · 9.2%
- Specialised construction activities7 · 7.1%
- Construction of buildings6 · 6.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines4 · 4.1%
- Real estate activities4 · 4.1%
- Manufacture of food products3 · 3.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Salcia?
Salcia has 2,483 residents (2026), ranking 1,929 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Salcia?
Salcia covers 61.5 km², with a density of 40 people per km².
Is the population of Salcia growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Salcia went from 2,673 to 2,483, a change of −7.1%.
Where is Salcia?
Salcia is in Teleorman County. Latitude 43.942, longitude 24.911.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Salcia?
In Salcia, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 2.4 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,103 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Salcia?
In Salcia, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 58 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,806 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Which localities border Salcia?
The nearest to Salcia are Călmățuiu (5.6 km), Putineiu (6.0 km), Crângeni (12 km), Segarcea-Vale (12 km), Dracea (12 km).