Târgu Cărbunești: population and statistics
Târgu Cărbunești has a population of 8,243 (2026) across 129.6 km², or 63.6 people per km². It ranks 344 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −5.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 8,243 residents
- 129.6 km²
- 64 people/km²
Key points
Among the 70 localities in Gorj County, Târgu Cărbunești ranks No. 5 by population.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 11.28 ‰ in Târgu Cărbunești, compared with an average of 2.25 ‰ in Gorj County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 152 ‰ in Târgu Cărbunești, compared with an average of 150 ‰ in Gorj County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Târgu Cărbunești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (179 businesses).
Târgu Cărbunești in numbers
Where is Târgu Cărbunești?
Neighbouring localities
- Jupânești7.7 km · 1,906
- Bărbătești8.1 km · 1,443
- Scoarța9.3 km · 4,620
- Albeni11 km · 2,636
- Țicleni12 km · 4,288
- Dănești12 km · 3,723
- Licurici12 km · 1,980
- Berlești13 km · 1,846
Localities of similar size
Population of Târgu Cărbunești over time
Târgu Cărbunești had 8,711 residents in 2016 and 8,243 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 8,558 |
| 2022 | 8,524 |
| 2023 | 8,406 |
| 2024 | 8,364 |
| 2025 | 8,303 |
| 2026 | 8,243 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Gorj County for “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 90% of localities.
- “Existing dwellings”: higher than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 18,146 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Jupânești, 7.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Târgu Jiu (89,104 residents), 20 km away.
All indicators for Târgu Cărbunești
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 | Târgu Cărbunești | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.2 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,345 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.6 ‰ | 20.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 794 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.3 ‰ | 5.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,881 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.2 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,133 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Târgu Cărbunești | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.21 km | 7.36 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,709 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 3,785 | 166,326 | 10,177,161 | ranked 309 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 459.2 ‰ | 494.2 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,906 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 43.7 m² | 48.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,359 of 3,163 |
Energy
| Indicator | Târgu Cărbunești | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.68 km | 4.80 km | 6.17 km | ranked 858 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 236 m³ | 7,628 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 568 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Târgu Cărbunești | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 36.4 ‰ | 43.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,048 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.43 ‰ | 2.62 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,308 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Târgu Cărbunești | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 226 ‰ | 228 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 336 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.6% | 2.5% | 2.3% | ranked 2,001 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Târgu Cărbunești | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 29.5 m³ | 38.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,156 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.00 km | 2.56 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,336 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Târgu Cărbunești | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 11.28 ‰ | 2.25 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 6 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.49 ‰ | 0.54 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,219 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.36 ‰ | 1.16 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,479 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Târgu Cărbunești | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 152 ‰ | 150 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 325 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,329 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Târgu Cărbunești
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 trade208 · 25.2%
- Transport and storage103 · 12.5%
- Manufacturing73 · 8.8%
- Construction68 · 8.2%
- Administrative and support services65 · 7.9%
- Accommodation and food services54 · 6.5%
- Professional, scientific and technical51 · 6.2%
- Other service activities48 · 5.8%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)179 · 21.6%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)100 · 12.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines77 · 9.3%
- Warehousing and transport support activities77 · 9.3%
- Specialised construction activities59 · 7.1%
- Food and beverage service activities50 · 6.0%
- Construction of buildings45 · 5.4%
- Real estate activities36 · 4.4%
- Rental and leasing activities36 · 4.4%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities30 · 3.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Târgu Cărbunești?
Târgu Cărbunești has 8,243 residents (2026), ranking 344 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Târgu Cărbunești?
Târgu Cărbunești covers 129.6 km², with a density of 64 people per km².
Is the population of Târgu Cărbunești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Târgu Cărbunești went from 8,711 to 8,243, a change of −5.4%.
Where is Târgu Cărbunești?
Târgu Cărbunești is in Gorj County. Latitude 44.958, longitude 23.506.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Târgu Cărbunești?
In Târgu Cărbunești, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 11.28 ‰ (2024), ranking 6 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Târgu Cărbunești?
In Târgu Cărbunești, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 152 ‰ (2025), ranking 325 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Which localities border Târgu Cărbunești?
The nearest to Târgu Cărbunești are Jupânești (7.7 km), Bărbătești (8.1 km), Scoarța (9.3 km), Albeni (11 km), Țicleni (12 km).