Scurtu Mare: population and statistics
Scurtu Mare has a population of 1,519 (2026) across 60.1 km², or 25.3 people per km². It ranks 2,714 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −8.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,519 residents
- 60.1 km²
- 25 people/km²
Key points
Among the 97 localities in Teleorman County, Scurtu Mare ranks No. 74 by population.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 27.4 m² in Scurtu Mare, compared with an average of 51.1 m² in Teleorman County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 11.3% in Scurtu Mare, compared with an average of 4.8% in Teleorman County and 2.0% nationally.
Scurtu Mare: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (26 businesses).
Scurtu Mare in numbers
Where is Scurtu Mare?
Population of Scurtu Mare over time
Scurtu Mare had 1,655 residents in 2016 and 1,519 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,573 |
| 2022 | 1,553 |
| 2023 | 1,542 |
| 2024 | 1,517 |
| 2025 | 1,527 |
| 2026 | 1,519 |
Did you know?
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,424 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Siliștea, 7.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Tătărăștii de Jos (2,810 residents), 7.2 km away.
All indicators for Scurtu Mare
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 | Scurtu Mare | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.0 ‰ | 15.0 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 561 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.2 ‰ | 18.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,613 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) | 20.4 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 281 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Scurtu Mare | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.97 ‰ | 0.93 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 974 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,045 | 174,879 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,353 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 688.0 ‰ | 525.2 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 288 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 27.4 m² | 51.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 3,147 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.32 ‰ | 0.89 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 947 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Scurtu Mare | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 36.2 ‰ | 38.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,065 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.63 ‰ | 1.95 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,158 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Scurtu Mare | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 39 ‰ | 163 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,641 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 11.3% | 4.8% | 2.3% | ranked 162 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Scurtu Mare | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.66 ‰ | 1.57 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 989 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.66 ‰ | 0.51 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 571 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Scurtu Mare | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 68 ‰ | 118 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,530 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 458 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Scurtu Mare
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 trade37 · 25.7%
- Transport and storage29 · 20.1%
- Construction19 · 13.2%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing16 · 11.1%
- Manufacturing10 · 6.9%
- Accommodation and food services7 · 4.9%
- Professional, scientific and technical7 · 4.9%
- Other service activities6 · 4.2%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)26 · 18.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines26 · 18.1%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)24 · 16.7%
- Warehousing and transport support activities21 · 14.6%
- Specialised construction activities17 · 11.8%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services16 · 11.1%
- Construction of buildings14 · 9.7%
- Civil engineering9 · 6.2%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles7 · 4.9%
- Postal and courier activities7 · 4.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Scurtu Mare?
Scurtu Mare has 1,519 residents (2026), ranking 2,714 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Scurtu Mare?
Scurtu Mare covers 60.1 km², with a density of 25 people per km².
Is the population of Scurtu Mare growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Scurtu Mare went from 1,655 to 1,519, a change of −8.2%.
Where is Scurtu Mare?
Scurtu Mare is in Teleorman County. Latitude 44.363, longitude 25.275.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Scurtu Mare?
In Scurtu Mare, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 27.4 m² (2025), ranking 3,147 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Scurtu Mare?
In Scurtu Mare, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 11.3% (2026), ranking 162 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Which localities border Scurtu Mare?
The nearest to Scurtu Mare are Siliștea (7.0 km), Tătărăștii de Jos (7.2 km), Poeni (8.6 km), Cosmești (10 km), Talpa (10 km).