Talpa: population and statistics
Talpa has a population of 1,644 (2026) across 43.1 km², or 38.2 people per km². It ranks 2,627 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −12.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,644 residents
- 43.1 km²
- 38 people/km²
Key points
Among the 97 localities in Teleorman County, Talpa ranks No. 70 by population.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 6.7 ‰ in Talpa, compared with an average of 15.0 ‰ in Teleorman County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 32.3 m² in Talpa, compared with an average of 51.1 m² in Teleorman County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Talpa: the most common activity among active businesses is Crop and animal production, hunting and related services (23 businesses).
Talpa in numbers
Where is Talpa?
Population of Talpa over time
Talpa had 1,870 residents in 2016 and 1,644 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,769 |
| 2022 | 1,759 |
| 2023 | 1,752 |
| 2024 | 1,716 |
| 2025 | 1,693 |
| 2026 | 1,644 |
Did you know?
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,031 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Cosmești (2,504 residents), 5.3 km away.
All indicators for Talpa
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 | Talpa | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.7 ‰ | 15.0 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 3,114 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.4 ‰ | 18.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,765 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.1 ‰ | 5.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,981 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 26.8 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 37 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Talpa | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.73 km | 6.17 km | 7.67 km | ranked 948 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.43 ‰ | 0.93 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 757 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 943 | 174,879 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,545 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 573.6 ‰ | 525.2 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 753 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 32.3 m² | 51.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 3,097 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Talpa | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 33.5 ‰ | 38.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,267 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.82 ‰ | 1.95 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,836 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Talpa | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 61 ‰ | 163 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,847 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 6.2% | 4.8% | 2.3% | ranked 506 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Talpa | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 21.9 m³ | 41.8 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,665 of 2,656 |
Education
| Indicator | Talpa | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 79 ‰ | 118 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,090 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 556 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Talpa
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 trade28 · 21.4%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing23 · 17.6%
- Transport and storage22 · 16.8%
- Construction16 · 12.2%
- Manufacturing14 · 10.7%
- Professional, scientific and technical9 · 6.9%
- Administrative and support services7 · 5.3%
- Real estate3 · 2.3%
Most common activities
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services23 · 17.6%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)23 · 17.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities18 · 13.7%
- Specialised construction activities14 · 10.7%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)14 · 10.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines12 · 9.2%
- Construction of buildings10 · 7.6%
- Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing5 · 3.8%
- Manufacture of fabricated metal products4 · 3.1%
- Repair and installation of machinery and equipment4 · 3.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Talpa?
Talpa has 1,644 residents (2026), ranking 2,627 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Talpa?
Talpa covers 43.1 km², with a density of 38 people per km².
Is the population of Talpa growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Talpa went from 1,870 to 1,644, a change of −12.1%.
Where is Talpa?
Talpa is in Teleorman County. Latitude 44.275, longitude 25.315.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Talpa?
In Talpa, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 6.7 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,114 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Talpa?
In Talpa, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 32.3 m² (2025), ranking 3,097 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Which localities border Talpa?
The nearest to Talpa are Cosmești (5.3 km), Gălăteni (6.6 km), Trivalea-Moșteni (6.9 km), Olteni (8.5 km), Scurtu Mare (10 km).