Telciu: population and statistics
Telciu has a population of 5,706 (2026) across 285.4 km², or 20.0 people per km². It ranks 612 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −6.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,706 residents
- 285.4 km²
- 20 people/km²
Key points
Among the 62 localities in Bistrița-Năsăud County, Telciu ranks No. 12 by population.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 6.8 ‰ in Telciu, compared with an average of 12.6 ‰ in Bistrița-Năsăud County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.18 ‰ in Telciu, compared with an average of 0.74 ‰ in Bistrița-Năsăud County and 1.08 ‰ nationally.
Telciu: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (64 businesses).
Telciu in numbers
Where is Telciu?
Population of Telciu over time
Telciu had 6,121 residents in 2016 and 5,706 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,940 |
| 2022 | 5,867 |
| 2023 | 5,811 |
| 2024 | 5,791 |
| 2025 | 5,739 |
| 2026 | 5,706 |
Did you know?
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 39,968 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Rebrișoara, 7.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Năsăud (10,999 residents), 20 km away.
All indicators for Telciu
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 | Telciu | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.8 ‰ | 12.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 3,112 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.3 ‰ | 14.7 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,987 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) | 10.3 ‰ | 9.4 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,423 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Telciu | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.33 km | 5.45 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,384 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.40 ‰ | 2.26 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,300 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,659 | 149,945 | 10,177,161 | ranked 557 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 466.0 ‰ | 465.5 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,820 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 59.9 m² | 58.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 648 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.53 ‰ | 3.83 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,533 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Telciu | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 32.4 ‰ | 50.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,358 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.38 ‰ | 3.62 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 402 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Telciu | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 90 ‰ | 215 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,169 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.6% | 1.9% | 2.3% | ranked 2,001 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Telciu | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.1 nights | 0.7 | 0.4 | ranked 868 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 31 ‰ | 429 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 1,034 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.7 ‰ | 18.3 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 724 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Telciu | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 30.7 m³ | 31.0 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,104 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.58 km | 4.22 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,423 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Telciu | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.35 ‰ | 1.67 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,192 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.35 ‰ | 0.45 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,040 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.18 ‰ | 0.74 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 2,034 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Telciu | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 120 ‰ | 158 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 704 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,760 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Telciu
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 trade99 · 22.6%
- Construction51 · 11.6%
- Transport and storage42 · 9.6%
- Manufacturing41 · 9.4%
- Accommodation and food services41 · 9.4%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing35 · 8.0%
- Administrative and support services32 · 7.3%
- Professional, scientific and technical19 · 4.3%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)64 · 14.6%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)58 · 13.2%
- Specialised construction activities48 · 11.0%
- Construction of buildings43 · 9.8%
- Food and beverage service activities36 · 8.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines35 · 8.0%
- Forestry and logging30 · 6.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities23 · 5.3%
- Civil engineering19 · 4.3%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)15 · 3.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Telciu?
Telciu has 5,706 residents (2026), ranking 612 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Telciu?
Telciu covers 285.4 km², with a density of 20 people per km².
Is the population of Telciu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Telciu went from 6,121 to 5,706, a change of −6.8%.
Where is Telciu?
Telciu is in Bistrița-Năsăud County. Latitude 47.459, longitude 24.431.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Telciu?
In Telciu, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 6.8 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,112 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Telciu?
In Telciu, “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.18 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,034 of 2,248 localities; the national median is 0.47 ‰.
Which localities border Telciu?
The nearest to Telciu are Rebrișoara (7.8 km), Coșbuc (9.9 km), Romuli (10 km), Parva (12 km), Runcu Salvei (13 km).