Runcu (Gorj County): population and statistics
Runcu has a population of 5,078 (2026) across 268.3 km², or 18.9 people per km². It ranks 729 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is stable: −0.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,078 residents
- 268.3 km²
- 19 people/km²
Key points
Among the 70 localities in Gorj County, Runcu ranks No. 13 by population.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.20 ‰ in Runcu, compared with an average of 1.30 ‰ in Gorj County and 3.20 ‰ nationally.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 2.95 ‰ in Runcu, compared with an average of 2.25 ‰ in Gorj County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Runcu: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (142 businesses).
Runcu in numbers
Where is Runcu?
Neighbouring localities
- Stănești8.7 km · 2,195
- Peștișani10 km · 3,565
- Arcani10 km · 1,321
- Lelești11 km · 1,733
- Schela13 km · 1,601
- Turcinești15 km · 2,080
- Bălești17 km · 7,587
- Uricani19 km · 8,426
Localities of similar size
Population of Runcu over time
Runcu had 5,084 residents in 2016 and 5,078 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,052 |
| 2022 | 5,052 |
| 2023 | 5,046 |
| 2024 | 5,062 |
| 2025 | 5,072 |
| 2026 | 5,078 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 37,571 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Stănești, 8.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Uricani (8,426 residents), 19 km away.
All indicators for Runcu
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 | Runcu | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 25.4 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 407 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.0 ‰ | 20.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,148 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.7 ‰ | 5.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,626 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.8 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,110 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Runcu | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.86 km | 7.36 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,123 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.58 ‰ | 1.64 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,193 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,774 | 166,326 | 10,177,161 | ranked 515 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 546.3 ‰ | 494.2 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 949 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 48.6 m² | 48.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,788 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.20 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,862 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Runcu | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 44.7 ‰ | 43.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 675 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.17 ‰ | 2.62 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,519 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Runcu | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 173 ‰ | 228 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 489 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.7% | 2.5% | 2.3% | ranked 1,928 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Runcu | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 2.3 nights | 1.0 | 0.4 | ranked 187 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1,193 ‰ | 645 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 192 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 62.0 ‰ | 25.0 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 178 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Runcu | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 32.5 m³ | 38.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,015 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.69 km | 2.56 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,395 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Runcu | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 2.95 ‰ | 2.25 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 170 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.59 ‰ | 0.54 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 790 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.20 ‰ | 1.16 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,988 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Runcu | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 81 ‰ | 150 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,994 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,630 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Runcu
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 trade160 · 25.1%
- Transport and storage69 · 10.8%
- Accommodation and food services57 · 8.9%
- Administrative and support services57 · 8.9%
- Manufacturing47 · 7.4%
- Construction47 · 7.4%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation38 · 6.0%
- Professional, scientific and technical35 · 5.5%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)142 · 22.3%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)84 · 13.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines58 · 9.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities54 · 8.5%
- Food and beverage service activities45 · 7.1%
- Specialised construction activities42 · 6.6%
- Accommodation39 · 6.1%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities35 · 5.5%
- Construction of buildings33 · 5.2%
- Rental and leasing activities32 · 5.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Runcu?
Runcu has 5,078 residents (2026), ranking 729 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Runcu?
Runcu covers 268.3 km², with a density of 19 people per km².
Is the population of Runcu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Runcu went from 5,084 to 5,078, a change of −0.1%.
Where is Runcu?
Runcu is in Gorj County. Latitude 45.169, longitude 23.132.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Runcu?
In Runcu, “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.20 ‰ (2025), ranking 1,862 of 1,926 localities; the national median is 1.30 ‰.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Runcu?
In Runcu, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 2.95 ‰ (2024), ranking 170 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Which localities border Runcu?
The nearest to Runcu are Stănești (8.7 km), Peștișani (10 km), Arcani (10 km), Lelești (11 km), Schela (13 km).