Tărlungeni: population and statistics
Tărlungeni has a population of 14,812 (2026) across 131.2 km², or 113 people per km². It ranks 157 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +59.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 14,812 residents
- 131.2 km²
- 113 people/km²
Key points
Among the 58 localities in Brașov County, Tărlungeni ranks No. 7 by population.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.14 ‰ in Tărlungeni, compared with an average of 3.57 ‰ in Brașov County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 11.61 ‰ in Tărlungeni, compared with an average of 2.30 ‰ in Brașov County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
Tărlungeni: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (427 businesses).
Tărlungeni in numbers
Where is Tărlungeni?
Neighbouring localities
- Budila6.3 km · 5,511
- Săcele6.7 km · 36,758
- Prejmer8.0 km · 9,902
- Hărman8.6 km · 8,164
- Teliu9.2 km · 4,636
- Brașov12 km · 282,707
- Sânpetru12 km · 14,690
- Chichiș13 km · 1,501
All localities in Brașov County
Localities of similar size
Population of Tărlungeni over time
Tărlungeni had 9,301 residents in 2016 and 14,812 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 11,219 |
| 2022 | 11,769 |
| 2023 | 12,593 |
| 2024 | 13,321 |
| 2025 | 14,095 |
| 2026 | 14,812 |
Did you know?
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 18,375 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Budila, 6.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Săcele (36,758 residents), 6.7 km away.
All indicators for Tărlungeni
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 | Tărlungeni | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 55.3 ‰ | 21.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 58 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.1 ‰ | 17.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,121 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.8 ‰ | 7.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 86 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.5 ‰ | 9.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 3,075 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Tărlungeni | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.47 km | 4.13 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,643 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.61 ‰ | 2.30 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 56 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 6,190 | 303,112 | 10,177,161 | ranked 171 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 417.9 ‰ | 469.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,454 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 61.0 m² | 51.0 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 573 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.87 ‰ | 5.36 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 50 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Tărlungeni | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.40 km | 3.26 km | 6.17 km | ranked 591 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 349 m³ | 18,473 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 338 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Tărlungeni | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 61.4 ‰ | 68.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 267 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 5.33 ‰ | 4.06 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 232 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Tărlungeni | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 110 ‰ | 289 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 879 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 4.6% | 2.0% | 2.3% | ranked 776 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Tărlungeni | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 1.1 nights | 4.5 | 0.4 | ranked 322 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 411 ‰ | 2,372 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 415 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 36.3 ‰ | 58.6 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 297 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Tărlungeni | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 75.7 m³ | 49.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 152 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Tărlungeni | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.14 ‰ | 3.57 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,771 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.14 ‰ | 0.63 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,740 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.27 ‰ | 1.22 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,807 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Tărlungeni | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 125 ‰ | 183 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 618 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.4 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,964 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Tărlungeni
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 trade580 · 19.3%
- Administrative and support services333 · 11.1%
- Transport and storage309 · 10.3%
- Construction297 · 9.9%
- Professional, scientific and technical287 · 9.5%
- Manufacturing231 · 7.7%
- Other service activities184 · 6.1%
- Real estate171 · 5.7%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)427 · 14.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)378 · 12.6%
- Specialised construction activities279 · 9.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines254 · 8.4%
- Construction of buildings208 · 6.9%
- Office administration and business support activities198 · 6.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities184 · 6.1%
- Real estate activities171 · 5.7%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities152 · 5.1%
- Rental and leasing activities132 · 4.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Tărlungeni?
Tărlungeni has 14,812 residents (2026), ranking 157 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Tărlungeni?
Tărlungeni covers 131.2 km², with a density of 113 people per km².
Is the population of Tărlungeni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Tărlungeni went from 9,301 to 14,812, a change of +59.3%.
Where is Tărlungeni?
Tărlungeni is in Brașov County. Latitude 45.651, longitude 25.760.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Tărlungeni?
In Tărlungeni, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.14 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,771 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Tărlungeni?
In Tărlungeni, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 11.61 ‰ (2025), ranking 56 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
Which localities border Tărlungeni?
The nearest to Tărlungeni are Budila (6.3 km), Săcele (6.7 km), Prejmer (8.0 km), Hărman (8.6 km), Teliu (9.2 km).