Tismana: population and statistics
Tismana has a population of 6,433 (2026) across 297.9 km², or 21.6 people per km². It ranks 500 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −9.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 6,433 residents
- 297.9 km²
- 22 people/km²
Key points
Among the 70 localities in Gorj County, Tismana ranks No. 9 by population.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.16 ‰ in Tismana, compared with an average of 1.30 ‰ in Gorj County and 3.20 ‰ nationally.
Tismana: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (152 businesses).
Tismana in numbers
Where is Tismana?
Neighbouring localities
- Godinești7.8 km · 1,875
- Peștișani9.9 km · 3,565
- Baia de Aramă12 km · 5,228
- Telești13 km · 2,765
- Glogova14 km · 1,802
- Arcani15 km · 1,321
- Ciuperceni15 km · 1,463
- Câlnic16 km · 2,192
Localities of similar size
Population of Tismana over time
Tismana had 7,135 residents in 2016 and 6,433 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,810 |
| 2022 | 6,690 |
| 2023 | 6,575 |
| 2024 | 6,555 |
| 2025 | 6,486 |
| 2026 | 6,433 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 41,718 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Godinești, 7.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Rovinari (12,387 residents), 23 km away.
All indicators for Tismana
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 | Tismana | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.4 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,304 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.0 ‰ | 20.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,375 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) | 14.0 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,295 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Tismana | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.86 km | 7.36 km | 7.67 km | ranked 375 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.47 ‰ | 1.64 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,178 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 3,656 | 166,326 | 10,177,161 | ranked 331 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 568.3 ‰ | 494.2 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 785 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 57.3 m² | 48.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 843 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.16 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,881 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Tismana | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.64 km | 4.80 km | 6.17 km | ranked 559 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 38 m³ | 7,628 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 950 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Tismana | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 38.4 ‰ | 43.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 934 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.42 ‰ | 2.62 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 708 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Tismana | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 130 ‰ | 228 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 719 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.0% | 2.5% | 2.3% | ranked 1,732 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Tismana | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.5 nights | 1.0 | 0.4 | ranked 523 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 339 ‰ | 645 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 478 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 26.3 ‰ | 25.0 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 382 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Tismana | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 43.4 m³ | 38.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 562 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.78 km | 2.56 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,582 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Tismana | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.47 ‰ | 2.25 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,623 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.31 ‰ | 0.54 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,257 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.31 ‰ | 1.16 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,665 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Tismana | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 77 ‰ | 150 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,170 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,871 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Tismana
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 trade172 · 23.2%
- Transport and storage107 · 14.4%
- Construction83 · 11.2%
- Manufacturing66 · 8.9%
- Accommodation and food services58 · 7.8%
- Administrative and support services55 · 7.4%
- Other service activities40 · 5.4%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation30 · 4.0%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)152 · 20.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)96 · 13.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines84 · 11.3%
- Specialised construction activities79 · 10.7%
- Warehousing and transport support activities75 · 10.1%
- Construction of buildings65 · 8.8%
- Food and beverage service activities54 · 7.3%
- Civil engineering45 · 6.1%
- Rental and leasing activities34 · 4.6%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities25 · 3.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Tismana?
Tismana has 6,433 residents (2026), ranking 500 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Tismana?
Tismana covers 297.9 km², with a density of 22 people per km².
Is the population of Tismana growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Tismana went from 7,135 to 6,433, a change of −9.8%.
Where is Tismana?
Tismana is in Gorj County. Latitude 45.051, longitude 22.949.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Tismana?
In Tismana, “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.16 ‰ (2025), ranking 1,881 of 1,926 localities; the national median is 1.30 ‰.
Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Tismana?
In Tismana, “Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 38 m³ (2025), ranking 950 of 1,023 localities; the national median is 269 m³.
Which localities border Tismana?
The nearest to Tismana are Godinești (7.8 km), Peștișani (9.9 km), Baia de Aramă (12 km), Telești (13 km), Glogova (14 km).