Tichilești: population and statistics
Tichilești has a population of 3,474 (2026) across 63.5 km², or 54.7 people per km². It ranks 1,293 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −6.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,474 residents
- 63.5 km²
- 55 people/km²
Key points
Among the 44 localities in Brăila County, Tichilești ranks No. 12 by population.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.15 ‰ in Tichilești, compared with an average of 0.45 ‰ in Brăila County and 0.60 ‰ nationally.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 10.7 ‰ in Tichilești, compared with an average of 15.8 ‰ in Brăila County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Tichilești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (35 businesses).
Tichilești in numbers
Where is Tichilești?
Population of Tichilești over time
Tichilești had 3,706 residents in 2016 and 3,474 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,603 |
| 2022 | 3,533 |
| 2023 | 3,502 |
| 2024 | 3,501 |
| 2025 | 3,475 |
| 2026 | 3,474 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Brăila County for “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,891 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Chiscani (6,694 residents), 5.7 km away.
All indicators for Tichilești
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 | Tichilești | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.1 ‰ | 11.9 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,172 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.7 ‰ | 15.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,949 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.1 ‰ | 5.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,015 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.3 ‰ | 14.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 626 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Tichilești | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.04 km | 4.97 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,757 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.73 ‰ | 1.08 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,107 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,475 | 145,218 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,579 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 424.6 ‰ | 462.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,358 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 60.1 m² | 45.2 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 634 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.01 ‰ | 0.72 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 634 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Tichilești | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.95 km | 2.46 km | 6.17 km | ranked 635 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 187 m³ | 2,621 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 680 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Tichilești | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 23.6 ‰ | 34.9 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,105 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.44 ‰ | 2.25 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,199 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Tichilești | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 62 ‰ | 224 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,817 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.8% | 3.2% | 2.3% | ranked 1,317 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Tichilești | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.3 ‰ | 14.3 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 457 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Tichilești | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 36.3 m³ | 34.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 831 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Tichilești | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.15 ‰ | 1.91 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 412 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.15 ‰ | 0.45 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 72 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.58 ‰ | 0.80 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 800 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Tichilești | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 102 ‰ | 128 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,185 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,997 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Tichilești
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 trade53 · 24.7%
- Transport and storage32 · 14.9%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing24 · 11.2%
- Manufacturing15 · 7.0%
- Administrative and support services14 · 6.5%
- Real estate13 · 6.0%
- Accommodation and food services12 · 5.6%
- Professional, scientific and technical11 · 5.1%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)35 · 16.3%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)34 · 15.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines27 · 12.6%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services23 · 10.7%
- Warehousing and transport support activities14 · 6.5%
- Real estate activities13 · 6.0%
- Food and beverage service activities10 · 4.7%
- Manufacture of food products8 · 3.7%
- Rental and leasing activities8 · 3.7%
- Construction of buildings7 · 3.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Tichilești?
Tichilești has 3,474 residents (2026), ranking 1,293 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Tichilești?
Tichilești covers 63.5 km², with a density of 55 people per km².
Is the population of Tichilești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Tichilești went from 3,706 to 3,474, a change of −6.3%.
Where is Tichilești?
Tichilești is in Brăila County. Latitude 45.141, longitude 27.893.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Tichilești?
In Tichilești, “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.15 ‰ (2024), ranking 72 of 2,807 localities; the national median is 0.46 ‰.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Tichilești?
In Tichilești, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 10.7 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,949 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Which localities border Tichilești?
The nearest to Tichilești are Chiscani (5.7 km), Gropeni (9.7 km), Unirea (11 km), Traian (12 km), Cazasu (14 km).