Tecuci: population and statistics
Tecuci has a population of 46,763 (2026) across 86.7 km², or 539 people per km². It ranks 49 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +2.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 46,763 residents
- 86.7 km²
- 539 people/km²
Key points
Among the 65 localities in Galați County, Tecuci ranks No. 2 by population.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 28.2 ‰ in Tecuci, compared with an average of 22.6 ‰ in Galați County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Tecuci: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (1,088 businesses).
Tecuci in numbers
Where is Tecuci?
Population of Tecuci over time
Tecuci had 45,519 residents in 2016 and 46,763 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 47,432 |
| 2022 | 48,057 |
| 2023 | 49,141 |
| 2024 | 48,590 |
| 2025 | 47,606 |
| 2026 | 46,763 |
Did you know?
- “Existing dwellings”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 12,143 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.9 times the national average.
- The nearest locality is Munteni, 7.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Focșani (85,334 residents), 25 km away.
All indicators for Tecuci
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 | Tecuci | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.9 ‰ | 14.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,271 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 28.2 ‰ | 22.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 120 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.8 ‰ | 5.4 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,133 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.6 ‰ | 10.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,641 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Tecuci | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.42 km | 4.70 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,542 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.39 ‰ | 1.49 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,310 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 16,101 | 240,604 | 10,177,161 | ranked 66 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 344.3 ‰ | 394.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 3,040 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 54.0 m² | 49.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,146 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.11 ‰ | 1.36 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,070 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Tecuci | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.60 km | 2.25 km | 6.17 km | ranked 867 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 315 m³ | 2,559 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 403 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Tecuci | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 41.4 ‰ | 39.5 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 801 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.12 ‰ | 2.62 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,558 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Tecuci | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 134 ‰ | 195 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 689 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.8% | 2.6% | 2.3% | ranked 2,620 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Tecuci | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.5 nights | 0.6 | 0.4 | ranked 523 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 348 ‰ | 341 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 467 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.0 ‰ | 6.6 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 977 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Tecuci | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 21.4 m³ | 27.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,703 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.79 km | 3.37 km | 4.05 km | ranked 904 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Tecuci | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 2.18 ‰ | 2.21 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 229 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.45 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,452 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.66 ‰ | 0.72 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 625 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Tecuci | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 181 ‰ | 144 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 179 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 2.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,642 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Tecuci
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 trade1,287 · 24.0%
- Transport and storage746 · 13.9%
- Administrative and support services524 · 9.8%
- Manufacturing423 · 7.9%
- Professional, scientific and technical420 · 7.8%
- Construction381 · 7.1%
- Accommodation and food services300 · 5.6%
- Other service activities289 · 5.4%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)1,088 · 20.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)736 · 13.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines669 · 12.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities368 · 6.8%
- Specialised construction activities355 · 6.6%
- Food and beverage service activities282 · 5.2%
- Office administration and business support activities276 · 5.1%
- Construction of buildings261 · 4.9%
- Rental and leasing activities235 · 4.4%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities234 · 4.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Tecuci?
Tecuci has 46,763 residents (2026), ranking 49 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Tecuci?
Tecuci covers 86.7 km², with a density of 539 people per km².
Is the population of Tecuci growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Tecuci went from 45,519 to 46,763, a change of +2.7%.
Where is Tecuci?
Tecuci is in Galați County. Latitude 45.847, longitude 27.428.
Existing dwellings: what is the figure for Tecuci?
In Tecuci, “Existing dwellings” stands at 16,101 (2025), ranking 66 of 3,181 localities; the national median is 1,464.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Tecuci?
In Tecuci, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 28.2 ‰ (2025), ranking 120 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Which localities border Tecuci?
The nearest to Tecuci are Munteni (7.2 km), Drăgănești (7.6 km), Cosmești (7.7 km), Matca (10 km), Movileni (11 km).