Suhaia: population and statistics
Suhaia has a population of 1,784 (2026) across 67.9 km², or 26.3 people per km². It ranks 2,524 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −19.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,784 residents
- 67.9 km²
- 26 people/km²
Key points
Among the 97 localities in Teleorman County, Suhaia ranks No. 66 by population.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.00 ‰ in Suhaia, compared with an average of 1.57 ‰ in Teleorman County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: 23.5 ‰ in Suhaia, compared with an average of 16.8 ‰ in Teleorman County and 11.1 ‰ nationally.
Suhaia: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (25 businesses).
Suhaia in numbers
Where is Suhaia?
Population of Suhaia over time
Suhaia had 2,224 residents in 2016 and 1,784 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,989 |
| 2022 | 1,921 |
| 2023 | 1,874 |
| 2024 | 1,853 |
| 2025 | 1,826 |
| 2026 | 1,784 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Teleorman County for “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,507 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Fântânele, 4.2 km away.
All indicators for Suhaia
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 | Suhaia | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.7 ‰ | 15.0 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,707 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.9 ‰ | 18.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,400 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.7 ‰ | 5.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,657 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.5 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 131 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Suhaia | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.61 km | 6.17 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,894 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 992 | 174,879 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,450 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 556.1 ‰ | 525.2 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 877 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 50.1 m² | 51.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,600 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Suhaia | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 40.4 ‰ | 38.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 841 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.80 ‰ | 1.95 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,046 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Suhaia | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 50 ‰ | 163 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,207 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 5.4% | 4.8% | 2.3% | ranked 620 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Suhaia | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 26.3 m³ | 41.8 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,380 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Suhaia | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.00 ‰ | 1.57 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,784 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.00 ‰ | 0.51 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,756 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.12 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 171 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Suhaia | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 55 ‰ | 118 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,876 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 669 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Suhaia
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 trade32 · 21.9%
- Transport and storage21 · 14.4%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing19 · 13.0%
- Manufacturing16 · 11.0%
- Construction12 · 8.2%
- Administrative and support services10 · 6.8%
- Real estate6 · 4.1%
- Accommodation and food services5 · 3.4%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)25 · 17.1%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)19 · 13.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines15 · 10.3%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services13 · 8.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities11 · 7.5%
- Specialised construction activities8 · 5.5%
- Construction of buildings7 · 4.8%
- Fishing and aquaculture6 · 4.1%
- Real estate activities6 · 4.1%
- Rental and leasing activities6 · 4.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Suhaia?
Suhaia has 1,784 residents (2026), ranking 2,524 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Suhaia?
Suhaia covers 67.9 km², with a density of 26 people per km².
Is the population of Suhaia growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Suhaia went from 2,224 to 1,784, a change of −19.8%.
Where is Suhaia?
Suhaia is in Teleorman County. Latitude 43.743, longitude 25.267.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Suhaia?
In Suhaia, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.00 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,784 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Suhaia?
In Suhaia, “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 23.5 ‰ (2025), ranking 131 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 13.0 ‰.
Which localities border Suhaia?
The nearest to Suhaia are Fântânele (4.2 km), Viișoara (6.0 km), Piatra (10 km), Lisa (13 km), Zimnicea (13 km).