Tetoiu: population and statistics
Tetoiu has a population of 2,244 (2026) across 63.0 km², or 35.6 people per km². It ranks 2,117 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −9.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,244 residents
- 63.0 km²
- 36 people/km²
Key points
Among the 89 localities in Vâlcea County, Tetoiu ranks No. 54 by population.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 794.6 ‰ in Tetoiu, compared with an average of 535.8 ‰ in Vâlcea County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 3.6 ‰ in Tetoiu, compared with an average of 5.1 ‰ in Vâlcea County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Tetoiu: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (16 businesses).
Tetoiu in numbers
Where is Tetoiu?
Population of Tetoiu over time
Tetoiu had 2,465 residents in 2016 and 2,244 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,393 |
| 2022 | 2,364 |
| 2023 | 2,332 |
| 2024 | 2,306 |
| 2025 | 2,264 |
| 2026 | 2,244 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,817 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Zătreni, 5.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Fârtățești (3,641 residents), 5.2 km away.
All indicators for Tetoiu
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 | Tetoiu | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.4 ‰ | 16.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 725 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.5 ‰ | 19.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,739 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.6 ‰ | 5.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,951 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.3 ‰ | 12.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 497 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Tetoiu | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.52 km | 7.76 km | 7.67 km | ranked 572 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,783 | 203,394 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,160 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 794.6 ‰ | 535.8 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 125 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 35.7 m² | 47.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,998 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.89 ‰ | 2.63 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,231 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Tetoiu | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 18.3 ‰ | 38.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,560 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.45 ‰ | 2.63 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,938 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Tetoiu | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 159 ‰ | 222 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 549 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.4% | 1.9% | 2.3% | ranked 2,140 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Tetoiu | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.6 nights | 5.2 | 0.4 | ranked 464 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 176 ‰ | 1,688 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 662 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.6 ‰ | 50.8 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 684 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Tetoiu | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 19.2 m³ | 35.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,842 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.52 km | 4.30 km | 4.05 km | ranked 962 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Tetoiu | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.45 ‰ | 2.20 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,709 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.45 ‰ | 0.53 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,452 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Tetoiu | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 71 ‰ | 127 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,435 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,057 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Tetoiu
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 trade24 · 27.6%
- Transport and storage11 · 12.6%
- Construction8 · 9.2%
- Administrative and support services8 · 9.2%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing7 · 8.0%
- Professional, scientific and technical6 · 6.9%
- Manufacturing5 · 5.7%
- Real estate5 · 5.7%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)16 · 18.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)11 · 12.6%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines9 · 10.3%
- Specialised construction activities8 · 9.2%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services7 · 8.0%
- Construction of buildings6 · 6.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities5 · 5.7%
- Real estate activities5 · 5.7%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles4 · 4.6%
- Food and beverage service activities4 · 4.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Tetoiu?
Tetoiu has 2,244 residents (2026), ranking 2,117 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Tetoiu?
Tetoiu covers 63.0 km², with a density of 36 people per km².
Is the population of Tetoiu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Tetoiu went from 2,465 to 2,244, a change of −9.0%.
Where is Tetoiu?
Tetoiu is in Vâlcea County. Latitude 44.772, longitude 23.916.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Tetoiu?
In Tetoiu, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 794.6 ‰ (2025), ranking 125 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Tetoiu?
In Tetoiu, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 3.6 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,951 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Which localities border Tetoiu?
The nearest to Tetoiu are Zătreni (5.2 km), Fârtățești (5.2 km), Lăcusteni (8.3 km), Măciuca (8.3 km), Stănești (10 km).