Arcani: population and statistics
Arcani has a population of 1,321 (2026) across 27.2 km², or 48.6 people per km². It ranks 2,862 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +6.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,321 residents
- 27.2 km²
- 49 people/km²
Key points
Among the 70 localities in Gorj County, Arcani ranks No. 69 by population.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 30 ‰ in Arcani, compared with an average of 150 ‰ in Gorj County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 2.3 ‰ in Arcani, compared with an average of 5.8 ‰ in Gorj County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Arcani: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (49 businesses).
Arcani in numbers
Where is Arcani?
Neighbouring localities
- Lelești5.0 km · 1,733
- Bălești7.2 km · 7,587
- Telești10.0 km · 2,765
- Runcu10 km · 5,078
- Peștișani11 km · 3,565
- Târgu Jiu12 km · 89,104
- Stănești14 km · 2,195
- Turcinești14 km · 2,080
Localities of similar size
Population of Arcani over time
Arcani had 1,242 residents in 2016 and 1,321 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,259 |
| 2022 | 1,267 |
| 2023 | 1,299 |
| 2024 | 1,316 |
| 2025 | 1,343 |
| 2026 | 1,321 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Gorj County for “Population change over 10 years”.
- Number 1 in Gorj County for “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,804 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Lelești, 5.0 km away.
All indicators for Arcani
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 | Arcani | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.9 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,608 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.9 ‰ | 20.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,144 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.3 ‰ | 5.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 3,109 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.7 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 722 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Arcani | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.66 km | 7.36 km | 7.67 km | ranked 677 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.76 ‰ | 1.64 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,891 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,031 | 166,326 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,383 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 780.5 ‰ | 494.2 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 136 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 61.0 m² | 48.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 573 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.27 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 559 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Arcani | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 65.1 ‰ | 43.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 221 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.54 ‰ | 2.62 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 363 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Arcani | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 73 ‰ | 228 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,525 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.7% | 2.5% | 2.3% | ranked 1,366 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Arcani | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 3.0 nights | 1.0 | 0.4 | ranked 157 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1,496 ‰ | 645 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 155 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 79.5 ‰ | 25.0 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 142 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Arcani | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 33.3 m³ | 38.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 977 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.57 km | 2.56 km | 4.05 km | ranked 86 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Arcani | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.76 ‰ | 2.25 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 774 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.76 ‰ | 0.54 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 363 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Arcani | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 30 ‰ | 150 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 3,116 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 299 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Arcani
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 · 22.9%
- Transport and storage29 · 12.6%
- Construction20 · 8.7%
- Accommodation and food services19 · 8.2%
- Administrative and support services18 · 7.8%
- Manufacturing17 · 7.4%
- Professional, scientific and technical14 · 6.1%
- Information and communication12 · 5.2%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)49 · 21.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)23 · 10.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities20 · 8.7%
- Specialised construction activities19 · 8.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines18 · 7.8%
- Food and beverage service activities16 · 6.9%
- Construction of buildings12 · 5.2%
- Accommodation11 · 4.8%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities11 · 4.8%
- Head offices and management consultancy10 · 4.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Arcani?
Arcani has 1,321 residents (2026), ranking 2,862 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Arcani?
Arcani covers 27.2 km², with a density of 49 people per km².
Is the population of Arcani growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Arcani went from 1,242 to 1,321, a change of +6.4%.
Where is Arcani?
Arcani is in Gorj County. Latitude 45.075, longitude 23.134.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Arcani?
In Arcani, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 30 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,116 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Arcani?
In Arcani, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 2.3 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,109 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Which localities border Arcani?
The nearest to Arcani are Lelești (5.0 km), Bălești (7.2 km), Telești (10.0 km), Runcu (10 km), Peștișani (11 km).