Târgu Jiu: population and statistics
Târgu Jiu has a population of 89,104 (2026) across 103.8 km², or 858 people per km². It ranks 27 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −8.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 89,104 residents
- 103.8 km²
- 858 people/km²
Key points
Among the 70 localities in Gorj County, Târgu Jiu ranks No. 1 by population.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: 2.32 ‰ in Târgu Jiu, compared with an average of 1.16 ‰ in Gorj County and 1.08 ‰ nationally.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 280 ‰ in Târgu Jiu, compared with an average of 150 ‰ in Gorj County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Târgu Jiu: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (3,154 businesses).
Târgu Jiu in numbers
Where is Târgu Jiu?
Neighbouring localities
- Lelești8.5 km · 1,733
- Drăguțești8.8 km · 5,005
- Bălești8.9 km · 7,587
- Turcinești9.5 km · 2,080
- Dănești11 km · 3,723
- Arcani12 km · 1,321
- Bălănești13 km · 2,009
- Scoarța14 km · 4,620
Localities of similar size
Population of Târgu Jiu over time
Târgu Jiu had 96,905 residents in 2016 and 89,104 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 93,544 |
| 2022 | 92,749 |
| 2023 | 91,897 |
| 2024 | 90,845 |
| 2025 | 89,718 |
| 2026 | 89,104 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Gorj County for “Population (by registered residence)”.
- Number 1 in Gorj County for “Population density”.
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Existing dwellings”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 14,539 football pitches.
- Its population density is 9.5 times the national average.
All indicators for Târgu Jiu
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 Jiu | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.0 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,821 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.4 ‰ | 20.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 835 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.6 ‰ | 5.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,238 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.0 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,947 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Târgu Jiu | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.69 km | 7.36 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,502 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.72 ‰ | 1.64 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,114 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 34,562 | 166,326 | 10,177,161 | ranked 31 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 387.9 ‰ | 494.2 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,781 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 51.7 m² | 48.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,411 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.76 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 730 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Târgu Jiu | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.74 km | 4.80 km | 6.17 km | ranked 855 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 463 m³ | 7,628 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 188 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Târgu Jiu | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 68.8 ‰ | 43.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 183 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.28 ‰ | 2.62 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 773 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Târgu Jiu | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 420 ‰ | 228 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 63 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 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Târgu Jiu | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 1.1 nights | 1.0 | 0.4 | ranked 322 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 739 ‰ | 645 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 278 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.3 ‰ | 25.0 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 530 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Târgu Jiu | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 44.0 m³ | 38.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 540 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.20 km | 2.56 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,513 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Târgu Jiu | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 3.91 ‰ | 2.25 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 84 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.56 ‰ | 0.54 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 906 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 2.32 ‰ | 1.16 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 16 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Târgu Jiu | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 280 ‰ | 150 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 22 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,204 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Târgu Jiu
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 trade3,620 · 22.0%
- Transport and storage1,644 · 10.0%
- Administrative and support services1,519 · 9.2%
- Professional, scientific and technical1,378 · 8.4%
- Manufacturing1,240 · 7.5%
- Construction1,147 · 7.0%
- Other service activities941 · 5.7%
- Real estate931 · 5.6%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)3,154 · 19.1%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)1,692 · 10.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines1,181 · 7.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities1,115 · 6.8%
- Specialised construction activities1,048 · 6.4%
- Real estate activities931 · 5.6%
- Construction of buildings753 · 4.6%
- Office administration and business support activities743 · 4.5%
- Food and beverage service activities717 · 4.3%
- Rental and leasing activities675 · 4.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Târgu Jiu?
Târgu Jiu has 89,104 residents (2026), ranking 27 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Târgu Jiu?
Târgu Jiu covers 103.8 km², with a density of 858 people per km².
Is the population of Târgu Jiu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Târgu Jiu went from 96,905 to 89,104, a change of −8.1%.
Where is Târgu Jiu?
Târgu Jiu is in Gorj County. Latitude 45.034, longitude 23.275.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Târgu Jiu?
In Târgu Jiu, “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 2.32 ‰ (2024), ranking 16 of 2,248 localities; the national median is 0.47 ‰.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Târgu Jiu?
In Târgu Jiu, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 280 ‰ (2025), ranking 22 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Which localities border Târgu Jiu?
The nearest to Târgu Jiu are Lelești (8.5 km), Drăguțești (8.8 km), Bălești (8.9 km), Turcinești (9.5 km), Dănești (11 km).