Târlișua: population and statistics
Târlișua has a population of 3,051 (2026) across 158.1 km², or 19.3 people per km². It ranks 1,549 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −12.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,051 residents
- 158.1 km²
- 19 people/km²
Key points
Among the 62 localities in Bistrița-Năsăud County, Târlișua ranks No. 32 by population.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 1.3 m³ in Târlișua, compared with an average of 31.0 m³ in Bistrița-Năsăud County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 5.90 ‰ in Târlișua, compared with an average of 3.62 ‰ in Bistrița-Năsăud County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
Târlișua: the most common activity among active businesses is Construction of buildings (38 businesses).
Târlișua in numbers
Where is Târlișua?
Population of Târlișua over time
Târlișua had 3,477 residents in 2016 and 3,051 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,235 |
| 2022 | 3,173 |
| 2023 | 3,121 |
| 2024 | 3,096 |
| 2025 | 3,079 |
| 2026 | 3,051 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Bistrița-Năsăud County for “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 22,140 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Zagra, 9.4 km away.
All indicators for Târlișua
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 | Târlișua | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.1 ‰ | 12.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,635 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.1 ‰ | 14.7 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,380 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.2 ‰ | 8.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,399 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.4 ‰ | 9.4 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,199 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Târlișua | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.56 km | 5.45 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,527 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.33 ‰ | 2.26 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,314 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,349 | 149,945 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,793 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 442.2 ‰ | 465.5 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,120 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 48.3 m² | 58.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,817 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Târlișua | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 34.4 ‰ | 50.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,198 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 5.90 ‰ | 3.62 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 164 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Târlișua | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 89 ‰ | 215 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,185 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.7% | 1.9% | 2.3% | ranked 1,366 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Târlișua | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 1.3 m³ | 31.0 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,624 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.33 km | 4.22 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,253 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Târlișua | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.33 ‰ | 1.67 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,277 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.33 ‰ | 0.45 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,137 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Târlișua | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 109 ‰ | 158 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 973 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,683 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Târlișua
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
- Construction41 · 19.1%
- Wholesale and retail trade33 · 15.3%
- Transport and storage30 · 14.0%
- Manufacturing23 · 10.7%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing19 · 8.8%
- Accommodation and food services15 · 7.0%
- Professional, scientific and technical14 · 6.5%
- Administrative and support services14 · 6.5%
Most common activities
- Construction of buildings38 · 17.7%
- Specialised construction activities37 · 17.2%
- Civil engineering30 · 14.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines29 · 13.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)22 · 10.2%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)18 · 8.4%
- Forestry and logging15 · 7.0%
- Food and beverage service activities13 · 6.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities12 · 5.6%
- Rental and leasing activities9 · 4.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Târlișua?
Târlișua has 3,051 residents (2026), ranking 1,549 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Târlișua?
Târlișua covers 158.1 km², with a density of 19 people per km².
Is the population of Târlișua growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Târlișua went from 3,477 to 3,051, a change of −12.3%.
Where is Târlișua?
Târlișua is in Bistrița-Năsăud County. Latitude 47.438, longitude 24.152.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Târlișua?
In Târlișua, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 1.3 m³ (2025), ranking 2,624 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Târlișua?
In Târlișua, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 5.90 ‰ (2026), ranking 164 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
Which localities border Târlișua?
The nearest to Târlișua are Zagra (9.4 km), Suciu de Sus (11 km), Groșii Țibleșului (11 km), Lăpuș (14 km), Spermezeu (16 km).