Smârdioasa: population and statistics
Smârdioasa has a population of 2,231 (2026) across 34.6 km², or 64.4 people per km². It ranks 2,134 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −8.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,231 residents
- 34.6 km²
- 64 people/km²
Key points
Among the 97 localities in Teleorman County, Smârdioasa ranks No. 49 by population.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 15.6% in Smârdioasa, compared with an average of 4.8% in Teleorman County and 2.0% nationally.
Smârdioasa: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (39 businesses).
Smârdioasa in numbers
Where is Smârdioasa?
Population of Smârdioasa over time
Smârdioasa had 2,426 residents in 2016 and 2,231 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,300 |
| 2022 | 2,265 |
| 2023 | 2,240 |
| 2024 | 2,218 |
| 2025 | 2,231 |
| 2026 | 2,231 |
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All indicators for Smârdioasa
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 | Smârdioasa | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.6 ‰ | 15.0 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 819 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.6 ‰ | 18.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,723 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.2 ‰ | 5.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,399 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.1 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,843 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Smârdioasa | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 973 | 174,879 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,492 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 436.1 ‰ | 525.2 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,204 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 45.0 m² | 51.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,229 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Smârdioasa | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 39.9 ‰ | 38.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 862 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.24 ‰ | 1.95 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,453 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Smârdioasa | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 25 ‰ | 163 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 3,044 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 15.6% | 4.8% | 2.3% | ranked 67 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Smârdioasa | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.45 ‰ | 1.57 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,709 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.45 ‰ | 0.51 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,452 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.45 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,167 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Smârdioasa | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 117 ‰ | 118 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 783 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,057 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Smârdioasa
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 trade58 · 32.6%
- Water supply, sewerage and waste management23 · 12.9%
- Transport and storage18 · 10.1%
- Manufacturing13 · 7.3%
- Accommodation and food services11 · 6.2%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing9 · 5.1%
- Construction9 · 5.1%
- Administrative and support services9 · 5.1%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)39 · 21.9%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)34 · 19.1%
- Waste collection, treatment and disposal; materials recovery23 · 12.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines13 · 7.3%
- Food and beverage service activities11 · 6.2%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services9 · 5.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities9 · 5.1%
- Specialised construction activities8 · 4.5%
- Construction of buildings7 · 3.9%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles6 · 3.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Smârdioasa?
Smârdioasa has 2,231 residents (2026), ranking 2,134 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Smârdioasa?
Smârdioasa covers 34.6 km², with a density of 64 people per km².
Is the population of Smârdioasa growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Smârdioasa went from 2,426 to 2,231, a change of −8.0%.
Where is Smârdioasa?
Smârdioasa is in Teleorman County. Latitude 43.817, longitude 25.421.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Smârdioasa?
In Smârdioasa, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 15.6% (2026), ranking 67 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Existing dwellings: what is the figure for Smârdioasa?
In Smârdioasa, “Existing dwellings” stands at 973 (2025), ranking 2,492 of 3,181 localities; the national median is 1,464.
Which localities border Smârdioasa?
The nearest to Smârdioasa are Izvoarele (2.4 km), Cervenia (3.5 km), Frumoasa (3.9 km), Brânceni (5.6 km), Conțești (6.5 km).