Vârtoape: population and statistics
Vârtoape has a population of 2,533 (2026) across 57.5 km², or 44.0 people per km². It ranks 1,897 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −8.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,533 residents
- 57.5 km²
- 44 people/km²
Key points
Among the 97 localities in Teleorman County, Vârtoape ranks No. 32 by population.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 9.6% in Vârtoape, compared with an average of 4.8% in Teleorman County and 2.0% nationally.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 625.3 ‰ in Vârtoape, compared with an average of 525.2 ‰ in Teleorman County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Vârtoape: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (34 businesses).
Vârtoape in numbers
Where is Vârtoape?
Population of Vârtoape over time
Vârtoape had 2,752 residents in 2016 and 2,533 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,635 |
| 2022 | 2,631 |
| 2023 | 2,608 |
| 2024 | 2,588 |
| 2025 | 2,564 |
| 2026 | 2,533 |
Did you know?
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: higher than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,060 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Rădoiești, 5.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Orbeasca (6,507 residents), 11 km away.
All indicators for Vârtoape
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 | Vârtoape | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.8 ‰ | 15.0 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,638 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.3 ‰ | 18.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,055 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.3 ‰ | 5.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,881 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.2 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 821 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Vârtoape | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,584 | 174,879 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,406 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 625.3 ‰ | 525.2 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 496 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 43.4 m² | 51.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,392 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Vârtoape | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 26.5 ‰ | 38.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,834 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.58 ‰ | 1.95 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,070 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Vârtoape | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 32 ‰ | 163 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,870 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 9.6% | 4.8% | 2.3% | ranked 236 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Vârtoape | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.39 ‰ | 1.57 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,004 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.39 ‰ | 0.51 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,826 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.79 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 425 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Vârtoape | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 92 ‰ | 118 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,535 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,351 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Vârtoape
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 trade47 · 30.9%
- Transport and storage23 · 15.1%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing19 · 12.5%
- Accommodation and food services13 · 8.6%
- Construction12 · 7.9%
- Other service activities10 · 6.6%
- Manufacturing5 · 3.3%
- Information and communication5 · 3.3%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)34 · 22.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)26 · 17.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities21 · 13.8%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services19 · 12.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines14 · 9.2%
- Food and beverage service activities13 · 8.6%
- Specialised construction activities12 · 7.9%
- Construction of buildings8 · 5.3%
- Repair of computers and personal and household goods6 · 3.9%
- Civil engineering4 · 2.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Vârtoape?
Vârtoape has 2,533 residents (2026), ranking 1,897 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Vârtoape?
Vârtoape covers 57.5 km², with a density of 44 people per km².
Is the population of Vârtoape growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Vârtoape went from 2,752 to 2,533, a change of −8.0%.
Where is Vârtoape?
Vârtoape is in Teleorman County. Latitude 44.185, longitude 25.200.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Vârtoape?
In Vârtoape, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 9.6% (2026), ranking 236 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Vârtoape?
In Vârtoape, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 625.3 ‰ (2025), ranking 496 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Which localities border Vârtoape?
The nearest to Vârtoape are Rădoiești (5.6 km), Sfințești (7.2 km), Trivalea-Moșteni (7.3 km), Olteni (8.5 km), Necșești (9.1 km).