Turnu Măgurele: population and statistics
Turnu Măgurele has a population of 24,867 (2026) across 106.5 km², or 234 people per km². It ranks 90 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −17.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 24,867 residents
- 106.5 km²
- 234 people/km²
Key points
Among the 97 localities in Teleorman County, Turnu Măgurele ranks No. 3 by population.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 2.09 ‰ in Turnu Măgurele, compared with an average of 1.57 ‰ in Teleorman County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Turnu Măgurele: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (449 businesses).
Turnu Măgurele in numbers
Where is Turnu Măgurele?
Neighbouring localities
- Ciuperceni5.5 km · 1,316
- Lița7.2 km · 2,203
- Segarcea-Vale10 km · 2,475
- Traian10 km · 1,502
- Islaz12 km · 4,285
- Lunca15 km · 3,280
- Saelele15 km · 1,873
- Seaca16 km · 2,119
All localities in Teleorman County
Localities of similar size
Population of Turnu Măgurele over time
Turnu Măgurele had 30,060 residents in 2016 and 24,867 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 27,349 |
| 2022 | 26,796 |
| 2023 | 26,294 |
| 2024 | 25,848 |
| 2025 | 25,260 |
| 2026 | 24,867 |
Did you know?
- “Existing dwellings”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 92% of localities.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 14,910 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.6 times the national average.
- The nearest locality is Ciuperceni, 5.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Alexandria (44,451 residents), 44 km away.
All indicators for Turnu Măgurele
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 | Turnu Măgurele | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.7 ‰ | 15.0 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,103 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.1 ‰ | 18.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 543 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.9 ‰ | 5.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,547 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.5 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,434 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Turnu Măgurele | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.86 km | 6.17 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,469 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.36 ‰ | 0.93 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,285 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 12,262 | 174,879 | 10,177,161 | ranked 86 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 493.1 ‰ | 525.2 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,490 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 50.7 m² | 51.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,522 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.28 ‰ | 0.89 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,789 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Turnu Măgurele | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.63 km | 2.90 km | 6.17 km | ranked 864 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 295 m³ | 1,654 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 442 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Turnu Măgurele | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 40.5 ‰ | 38.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 835 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.97 ‰ | 1.95 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,685 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Turnu Măgurele | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 256 ‰ | 163 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 274 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.8% | 4.8% | 2.3% | ranked 1,853 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Turnu Măgurele | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.9 ‰ | 9.8 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 984 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Turnu Măgurele | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 27.4 m³ | 41.8 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,315 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.96 km | 2.60 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,101 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Turnu Măgurele | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 2.09 ‰ | 1.57 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 238 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.56 ‰ | 0.51 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 906 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.36 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,479 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Turnu Măgurele | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 149 ‰ | 118 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 349 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,329 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Turnu Măgurele
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 trade545 · 26.6%
- Transport and storage195 · 9.5%
- Manufacturing191 · 9.3%
- Administrative and support services163 · 7.9%
- Professional, scientific and technical159 · 7.7%
- Construction139 · 6.8%
- Accommodation and food services120 · 5.8%
- Other service activities112 · 5.5%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)449 · 21.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)233 · 11.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines137 · 6.7%
- Specialised construction activities124 · 6.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities122 · 5.9%
- Food and beverage service activities109 · 5.3%
- Office administration and business support activities85 · 4.1%
- Real estate activities84 · 4.1%
- Construction of buildings75 · 3.7%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities69 · 3.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Turnu Măgurele?
Turnu Măgurele has 24,867 residents (2026), ranking 90 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Turnu Măgurele?
Turnu Măgurele covers 106.5 km², with a density of 234 people per km².
Is the population of Turnu Măgurele growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Turnu Măgurele went from 30,060 to 24,867, a change of −17.3%.
Where is Turnu Măgurele?
Turnu Măgurele is in Teleorman County. Latitude 43.752, longitude 24.871.
Existing dwellings: what is the figure for Turnu Măgurele?
In Turnu Măgurele, “Existing dwellings” stands at 12,262 (2025), ranking 86 of 3,181 localities; the national median is 1,464.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Turnu Măgurele?
In Turnu Măgurele, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 2.09 ‰ (2024), ranking 238 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Which localities border Turnu Măgurele?
The nearest to Turnu Măgurele are Ciuperceni (5.5 km), Lița (7.2 km), Segarcea-Vale (10 km), Traian (10 km), Islaz (12 km).