Sfințești: population and statistics
Sfințești has a population of 1,038 (2026) across 40.3 km², or 25.8 people per km². It ranks 3,031 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −10.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,038 residents
- 40.3 km²
- 26 people/km²
Key points
Among the 97 localities in Teleorman County, Sfințești ranks No. 92 by population.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 28.3 m² in Sfințești, compared with an average of 51.1 m² in Teleorman County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.9 ‰ in Sfințești, compared with an average of 5.3 ‰ in Teleorman County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Sfințești: the most common activity among active businesses is Crop and animal production, hunting and related services (14 businesses).
Sfințești in numbers
Where is Sfințești?
Population of Sfințești over time
Sfințești had 1,164 residents in 2016 and 1,038 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,124 |
| 2022 | 1,095 |
| 2023 | 1,082 |
| 2024 | 1,053 |
| 2025 | 1,048 |
| 2026 | 1,038 |
Did you know?
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,643 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Rădoiești (1,766 residents), 5.2 km away.
All indicators for Sfințești
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 | Sfințești | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 27.0 ‰ | 15.0 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 330 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.4 ‰ | 18.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,053 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.9 ‰ | 5.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 3,124 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 24.1 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 103 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sfințești | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.45 km | 6.17 km | 7.67 km | ranked 111 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 656 | 174,879 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,986 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 632.0 ‰ | 525.2 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 466 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 28.3 m² | 51.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 3,141 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.96 ‰ | 0.89 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,169 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Sfințești | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 30.8 ‰ | 38.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,462 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.96 ‰ | 1.95 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,588 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Sfințești | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 36 ‰ | 163 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,751 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 12.1% | 4.8% | 2.3% | ranked 135 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Sfințești | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 49.1 m³ | 41.8 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 422 of 2,656 |
Education
| Indicator | Sfințești | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 92 ‰ | 118 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,535 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 131 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Sfințești
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 trade18 · 27.3%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing14 · 21.2%
- Transport and storage10 · 15.2%
- Manufacturing7 · 10.6%
- Accommodation and food services7 · 10.6%
- Construction3 · 4.5%
- Administrative and support services3 · 4.5%
- Other service activities3 · 4.5%
Most common activities
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services14 · 21.2%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)12 · 18.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)10 · 15.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities8 · 12.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines7 · 10.6%
- Food and beverage service activities7 · 10.6%
- Manufacture of food products4 · 6.1%
- Other personal service activities3 · 4.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sfințești?
Sfințești has 1,038 residents (2026), ranking 3,031 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Sfințești?
Sfințești covers 40.3 km², with a density of 26 people per km².
Is the population of Sfințești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Sfințești went from 1,164 to 1,038, a change of −10.8%.
Where is Sfințești?
Sfințești is in Teleorman County. Latitude 44.187, longitude 25.110.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Sfințești?
In Sfințești, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 28.3 m² (2025), ranking 3,141 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Sfințești?
In Sfințești, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.9 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,124 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Which localities border Sfințești?
The nearest to Sfințești are Rădoiești (5.2 km), Săceni (6.6 km), Vârtoape (7.2 km), Drăgănești de Vede (7.3 km), Necșești (8.3 km).