Țicleni: population and statistics
Țicleni has a population of 4,288 (2026) across 72.1 km², or 59.5 people per km². It ranks 958 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −11.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,288 residents
- 72.1 km²
- 60 people/km²
Key points
Among the 70 localities in Gorj County, Țicleni ranks No. 19 by population.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 212 ‰ in Țicleni, compared with an average of 150 ‰ in Gorj County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 255 ‰ in Țicleni, compared with an average of 228 ‰ in Gorj County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Țicleni: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (52 businesses).
Țicleni in numbers
Where is Țicleni?
Neighbouring localities
- Bărbătești6.3 km · 1,443
- Dănești8.5 km · 3,723
- Bâlteni9.2 km · 7,161
- Săulești9.9 km · 2,087
- Jupânești11 km · 1,906
- Târgu Cărbunești12 km · 8,243
- Plopșoru12 km · 6,339
- Urdari14 km · 2,894
Localities of similar size
Population of Țicleni over time
Țicleni had 4,830 residents in 2016 and 4,288 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,541 |
| 2022 | 4,478 |
| 2023 | 4,413 |
| 2024 | 4,359 |
| 2025 | 4,327 |
| 2026 | 4,288 |
Did you know?
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,101 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Bărbătești, 6.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Bâlteni (7,161 residents), 9.2 km away.
All indicators for Țicleni
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 | Țicleni | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.2 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,777 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.2 ‰ | 20.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,317 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) | 12.6 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,698 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Țicleni | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.48 km | 7.36 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,155 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.93 ‰ | 1.64 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,706 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,913 | 166,326 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,049 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 446.1 ‰ | 494.2 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,056 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 52.6 m² | 48.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,301 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.70 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,363 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Țicleni | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.79 km | 4.80 km | 6.17 km | ranked 261 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 335 m³ | 7,628 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 365 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Țicleni | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 21.7 ‰ | 43.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,269 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.57 ‰ | 2.62 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,210 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Țicleni | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 255 ‰ | 228 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 279 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.0% | 2.5% | 2.3% | ranked 2,436 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Țicleni | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 28.7 m³ | 38.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,218 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.33 km | 2.56 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,253 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Țicleni | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.70 ‰ | 2.25 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 884 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.47 ‰ | 0.54 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,343 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.70 ‰ | 1.16 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 556 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Țicleni | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 212 ‰ | 150 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 87 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 966 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Țicleni
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 trade58 · 22.8%
- Transport and storage34 · 13.4%
- Accommodation and food services28 · 11.0%
- Manufacturing17 · 6.7%
- Administrative and support services17 · 6.7%
- Real estate15 · 5.9%
- Professional, scientific and technical15 · 5.9%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation14 · 5.5%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)52 · 20.5%
- Food and beverage service activities27 · 10.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities26 · 10.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines25 · 9.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)24 · 9.4%
- Real estate activities15 · 5.9%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities13 · 5.1%
- Specialised construction activities12 · 4.7%
- Rental and leasing activities12 · 4.7%
- Construction of buildings11 · 4.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Țicleni?
Țicleni has 4,288 residents (2026), ranking 958 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Țicleni?
Țicleni covers 72.1 km², with a density of 60 people per km².
Is the population of Țicleni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Țicleni went from 4,830 to 4,288, a change of −11.2%.
Where is Țicleni?
Țicleni is in Gorj County. Latitude 44.884, longitude 23.396.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Țicleni?
In Țicleni, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 212 ‰ (2025), ranking 87 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Țicleni?
In Țicleni, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 255 ‰ (2024), ranking 279 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Which localities border Țicleni?
The nearest to Țicleni are Bărbătești (6.3 km), Dănești (8.5 km), Bâlteni (9.2 km), Săulești (9.9 km), Jupânești (11 km).