Siliștea (Teleorman County): population and statistics
Siliștea has a population of 1,811 (2026) across 32.9 km², or 55.0 people per km². It ranks 2,501 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −22.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,811 residents
- 32.9 km²
- 55 people/km²
Key points
Among the 97 localities in Teleorman County, Siliștea ranks No. 63 by population.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: 22.1 ‰ in Siliștea, compared with an average of 16.8 ‰ in Teleorman County and 11.1 ‰ nationally.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 17.67 km in Siliștea, compared with an average of 6.17 km in Teleorman County and 4.84 km nationally.
Siliștea: the most common activity among active businesses is Land transport and transport via pipelines (41 businesses).
Siliștea in numbers
Where is Siliștea?
Population of Siliștea over time
Siliștea had 2,336 residents in 2016 and 1,811 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,054 |
| 2022 | 1,997 |
| 2023 | 1,913 |
| 2024 | 1,871 |
| 2025 | 1,843 |
| 2026 | 1,811 |
Did you know?
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,608 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Purani, 5.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Blejești (3,538 residents), 11 km away.
All indicators for Siliștea
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 | Siliștea | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.7 ‰ | 15.0 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,308 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.3 ‰ | 18.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,577 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.4 ‰ | 5.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,728 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.1 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 183 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Siliștea | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.67 km | 6.17 km | 7.67 km | ranked 231 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.66 ‰ | 0.93 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,149 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,043 | 174,879 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,358 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 575.9 ‰ | 525.2 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 735 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 55.6 m² | 51.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 993 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Siliștea | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 49.1 ‰ | 38.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 520 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.87 ‰ | 1.95 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 546 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Siliștea | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 57 ‰ | 163 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,974 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.9% | 4.8% | 2.3% | ranked 948 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Siliștea | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 23.2 m³ | 41.8 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,578 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Siliștea | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.55 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 864 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Siliștea | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 69 ‰ | 118 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,500 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 688 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Siliștea
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
- Transport and storage41 · 24.7%
- Wholesale and retail trade39 · 23.5%
- Construction21 · 12.7%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing15 · 9.0%
- Manufacturing9 · 5.4%
- Accommodation and food services9 · 5.4%
- Professional, scientific and technical9 · 5.4%
- Administrative and support services6 · 3.6%
Most common activities
- Land transport and transport via pipelines41 · 24.7%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)25 · 15.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities18 · 10.8%
- Specialised construction activities17 · 10.2%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services15 · 9.0%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)15 · 9.0%
- Construction of buildings8 · 4.8%
- Food and beverage service activities8 · 4.8%
- Civil engineering7 · 4.2%
- Postal and courier activities6 · 3.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Siliștea?
Siliștea has 1,811 residents (2026), ranking 2,501 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Siliștea?
Siliștea covers 32.9 km², with a density of 55 people per km².
Is the population of Siliștea growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Siliștea went from 2,336 to 1,811, a change of −22.5%.
Where is Siliștea?
Siliștea is in Teleorman County. Latitude 44.367, longitude 25.363.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Siliștea?
In Siliștea, “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 22.1 ‰ (2025), ranking 183 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 13.0 ‰.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Siliștea?
In Siliștea, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 17.67 km (2025), ranking 231 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
Which localities border Siliștea?
The nearest to Siliștea are Purani (5.4 km), Scurtu Mare (7.0 km), Poeni (7.1 km), Cosmești (7.3 km), Gratia (8.2 km).