Valea Teilor: population and statistics
Valea Teilor has a population of 1,417 (2026) across 52.7 km², or 26.9 people per km². It ranks 2,795 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −6.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,417 residents
- 52.7 km²
- 27 people/km²
Key points
Among the 51 localities in Tulcea County, Valea Teilor ranks No. 38 by population.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 0.0% in Valea Teilor, compared with an average of 2.2% in Tulcea County and 2.0% nationally.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 74.4 m² in Valea Teilor, compared with an average of 49.3 m² in Tulcea County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Valea Teilor: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (15 businesses).
Valea Teilor in numbers
Where is Valea Teilor?
Neighbouring localities
- Niculițel5.5 km · 4,276
- Hamcearca7.4 km · 1,193
- Izvoarele9.2 km · 1,815
- Horia11 km · 1,325
- Frecăței13 km · 3,390
- Cerna13 km · 3,321
- Isaccea16 km · 4,872
- Somova17 km · 5,299
All localities in Tulcea County
Localities of similar size
Population of Valea Teilor over time
Valea Teilor had 1,521 residents in 2016 and 1,417 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,496 |
| 2022 | 1,484 |
| 2023 | 1,473 |
| 2024 | 1,450 |
| 2025 | 1,443 |
| 2026 | 1,417 |
Did you know?
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,387 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Niculițel (4,276 residents), 5.5 km away.
All indicators for Valea Teilor
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 | Valea Teilor | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.3 ‰ | 14.9 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,597 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.9 ‰ | 20.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 576 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.1 ‰ | 5.4 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,450 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.2 ‰ | 12.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 821 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Valea Teilor | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.05 km | 7.73 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,267 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 677 | 99,726 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,954 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 477.8 ‰ | 458.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,672 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 74.4 m² | 49.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 81 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Valea Teilor | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 24.0 ‰ | 41.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,062 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.71 ‰ | 2.25 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,772 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Valea Teilor | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 44 ‰ | 221 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,455 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.0% | 2.2% | 2.3% | ranked 3,112 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Valea Teilor | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 74.1 m³ | 52.8 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 160 of 2,656 |
Education
| Indicator | Valea Teilor | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 132 ‰ | 120 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 527 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 366 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Valea Teilor
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 trade17 · 18.3%
- Manufacturing14 · 15.1%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing12 · 12.9%
- Construction12 · 12.9%
- Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply8 · 8.6%
- Professional, scientific and technical8 · 8.6%
- Transport and storage5 · 5.4%
- Administrative and support services4 · 4.3%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)15 · 16.1%
- Specialised construction activities12 · 12.9%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services9 · 9.7%
- Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply8 · 8.6%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)8 · 8.6%
- Repair and installation of machinery and equipment7 · 7.5%
- Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing7 · 7.5%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities7 · 7.5%
- Manufacture of electrical equipment6 · 6.5%
- Head offices and management consultancy6 · 6.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Valea Teilor?
Valea Teilor has 1,417 residents (2026), ranking 2,795 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Valea Teilor?
Valea Teilor covers 52.7 km², with a density of 27 people per km².
Is the population of Valea Teilor growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Valea Teilor went from 1,521 to 1,417, a change of −6.8%.
Where is Valea Teilor?
Valea Teilor is in Tulcea County. Latitude 45.127, longitude 28.473.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Valea Teilor?
In Valea Teilor, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 3,112 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Valea Teilor?
In Valea Teilor, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 74.4 m² (2025), ranking 81 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Which localities border Valea Teilor?
The nearest to Valea Teilor are Niculițel (5.5 km), Hamcearca (7.4 km), Izvoarele (9.2 km), Horia (11 km), Frecăței (13 km).