Traian (Teleorman County): population and statistics
Traian has a population of 1,502 (2026) across 52.8 km², or 28.4 people per km². It ranks 2,729 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −17.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,502 residents
- 52.8 km²
- 28 people/km²
Key points
Among the 97 localities in Teleorman County, Traian ranks No. 75 by population.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 32.0 ‰ in Traian, compared with an average of 18.8 ‰ in Teleorman County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 37 ‰ in Traian, compared with an average of 118 ‰ in Teleorman County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Traian: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (12 businesses).
Traian in numbers
Where is Traian?
Population of Traian over time
Traian had 1,828 residents in 2016 and 1,502 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,657 |
| 2022 | 1,620 |
| 2023 | 1,587 |
| 2024 | 1,550 |
| 2025 | 1,528 |
| 2026 | 1,502 |
Did you know?
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,395 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Seaca, 5.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Turnu Măgurele (24,867 residents), 10 km away.
All indicators for Traian
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 | Traian | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.0 ‰ | 15.0 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 895 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 32.0 ‰ | 18.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 45 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.3 ‰ | 5.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,377 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.0 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 189 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Traian | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.33 ‰ | 0.93 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,358 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 937 | 174,879 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,555 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 623.8 ‰ | 525.2 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 503 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 40.4 m² | 51.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,689 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.67 ‰ | 0.89 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,388 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Traian | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 18.6 ‰ | 38.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,534 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.33 ‰ | 1.95 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,292 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Traian | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 31 ‰ | 163 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,905 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 7.1% | 4.8% | 2.3% | ranked 419 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Traian | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.67 ‰ | 1.57 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 947 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.67 ‰ | 0.51 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 531 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Traian | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 37 ‰ | 118 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 3,079 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 435 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Traian
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 trade16 · 23.9%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing9 · 13.4%
- Construction7 · 10.4%
- Transport and storage7 · 10.4%
- Professional, scientific and technical6 · 9.0%
- Accommodation and food services5 · 7.5%
- Manufacturing3 · 4.5%
- Information and communication3 · 4.5%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)12 · 17.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)11 · 16.4%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services8 · 11.9%
- Specialised construction activities7 · 10.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines5 · 7.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities5 · 7.5%
- Food and beverage service activities5 · 7.5%
- Construction of buildings4 · 6.0%
- Head offices and management consultancy3 · 4.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Traian?
Traian has 1,502 residents (2026), ranking 2,729 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Traian?
Traian covers 52.8 km², with a density of 28 people per km².
Is the population of Traian growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Traian went from 1,828 to 1,502, a change of −17.8%.
Where is Traian?
Traian is in Teleorman County. Latitude 43.747, longitude 25.001.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Traian?
In Traian, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 32.0 ‰ (2025), ranking 45 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Traian?
In Traian, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 37 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,079 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Which localities border Traian?
The nearest to Traian are Seaca (5.6 km), Ciuperceni (5.6 km), Lisa (10 km), Turnu Măgurele (10 km), Dracea (13 km).