Vedea (Teleorman County): population and statistics
Vedea has a population of 2,517 (2026) across 48.7 km², or 51.7 people per km². It ranks 1,911 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −13.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,517 residents
- 48.7 km²
- 52 people/km²
Key points
Among the 97 localities in Teleorman County, Vedea ranks No. 35 by population.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 2.8 ‰ in Vedea, compared with an average of 5.3 ‰ in Teleorman County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 8.8% in Vedea, compared with an average of 4.8% in Teleorman County and 2.0% nationally.
Vedea: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (37 businesses).
Vedea in numbers
Where is Vedea?
Population of Vedea over time
Vedea had 2,900 residents in 2016 and 2,517 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,698 |
| 2022 | 2,633 |
| 2023 | 2,581 |
| 2024 | 2,567 |
| 2025 | 2,541 |
| 2026 | 2,517 |
Did you know?
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,821 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Peretu (6,134 residents), 5.9 km away.
All indicators for Vedea
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 | Vedea | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.9 ‰ | 15.0 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,201 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.1 ‰ | 18.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,631 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.8 ‰ | 5.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 3,068 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.9 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 542 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Vedea | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.04 km | 6.17 km | 7.67 km | ranked 632 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.79 ‰ | 0.93 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,851 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,138 | 174,879 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,191 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 452.1 ‰ | 525.2 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,993 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 43.9 m² | 51.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,335 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.40 ‰ | 0.89 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,664 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Vedea | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 29.4 ‰ | 38.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,581 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.99 ‰ | 1.95 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,669 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Vedea | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 37 ‰ | 163 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,708 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 8.8% | 4.8% | 2.3% | ranked 276 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Vedea | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 56.8 m³ | 41.8 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 307 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Vedea | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.40 ‰ | 1.57 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,963 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.40 ‰ | 0.51 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,772 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Vedea | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 81 ‰ | 118 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,994 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,308 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Vedea
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 trade46 · 26.4%
- Transport and storage20 · 11.5%
- Accommodation and food services18 · 10.3%
- Administrative and support services12 · 6.9%
- Manufacturing11 · 6.3%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing10 · 5.7%
- Construction10 · 5.7%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation10 · 5.7%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)37 · 21.3%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)19 · 10.9%
- Food and beverage service activities18 · 10.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines16 · 9.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities15 · 8.6%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services10 · 5.7%
- Construction of buildings9 · 5.2%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities7 · 4.0%
- Manufacture of food products6 · 3.4%
- Specialised construction activities6 · 3.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Vedea?
Vedea has 2,517 residents (2026), ranking 1,911 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Vedea?
Vedea covers 48.7 km², with a density of 52 people per km².
Is the population of Vedea growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Vedea went from 2,900 to 2,517, a change of −13.2%.
Where is Vedea?
Vedea is in Teleorman County. Latitude 44.095, longitude 25.085.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Vedea?
In Vedea, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 2.8 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,068 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Vedea?
In Vedea, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 8.8% (2026), ranking 276 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Which localities border Vedea?
The nearest to Vedea are Peretu (5.9 km), Drăgănești de Vede (6.6 km), Rădoiești (8.0 km), Nenciulești (8.0 km), Plosca (9.0 km).