Turceni: population and statistics
Turceni has a population of 7,583 (2026) across 78.3 km², or 96.9 people per km². It ranks 394 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −6.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 7,583 residents
- 78.3 km²
- 97 people/km²
Key points
Among the 70 localities in Gorj County, Turceni ranks No. 7 by population.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 4.09 ‰ in Turceni, compared with an average of 2.25 ‰ in Gorj County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Turceni: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (143 businesses).
Turceni in numbers
Where is Turceni?
Neighbouring localities
- Grozești6.3 km · 1,872
- Brănești6.9 km · 2,179
- Borăscu7.0 km · 2,963
- Ionești7.4 km · 2,148
- Stângăceaua9.8 km · 1,132
- Plopșoru10 km · 6,339
- Aninoasa11 km · 3,601
- Turburea13 km · 4,051
Localities of similar size
Population of Turceni over time
Turceni had 8,120 residents in 2016 and 7,583 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 7,932 |
| 2022 | 7,864 |
| 2023 | 7,798 |
| 2024 | 7,747 |
| 2025 | 7,647 |
| 2026 | 7,583 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Gorj County for “Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³)”.
- “Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,964 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Grozești, 6.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Filiași (17,157 residents), 19 km away.
All indicators for Turceni
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 | Turceni | 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) | 22.6 ‰ | 20.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 477 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.9 ‰ | 5.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,073 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.2 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,455 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Turceni | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.91 km | 7.36 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,301 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) | 3,702 | 166,326 | 10,177,161 | ranked 322 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 488.2 ‰ | 494.2 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,546 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 40.1 m² | 48.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,708 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.98 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 659 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Turceni | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.79 km | 4.80 km | 6.17 km | ranked 155 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 1,808 m³ | 7,628 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 8 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Turceni | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 33.5 ‰ | 43.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,267 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.43 ‰ | 2.62 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 706 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Turceni | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 311 ‰ | 228 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 151 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.8% | 2.5% | 2.3% | ranked 1,853 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Turceni | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.1 nights | 1.0 | 0.4 | ranked 868 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 45 ‰ | 645 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 972 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.0 ‰ | 25.0 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,043 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Turceni | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 33.9 m³ | 38.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 949 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.71 km | 2.56 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,391 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Turceni | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 4.09 ‰ | 2.25 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 71 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.40 ‰ | 0.54 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,772 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.53 ‰ | 1.16 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 919 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Turceni | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 211 ‰ | 150 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 89 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 3,004 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Turceni
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 trade157 · 20.4%
- Transport and storage91 · 11.8%
- Construction87 · 11.3%
- Administrative and support services76 · 9.9%
- Manufacturing63 · 8.2%
- Accommodation and food services48 · 6.2%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation41 · 5.3%
- Other service activities40 · 5.2%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)143 · 18.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)84 · 10.9%
- Specialised construction activities77 · 10.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines72 · 9.3%
- Warehousing and transport support activities69 · 8.9%
- Construction of buildings65 · 8.4%
- Food and beverage service activities44 · 5.7%
- Rental and leasing activities42 · 5.4%
- Civil engineering38 · 4.9%
- Real estate activities37 · 4.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Turceni?
Turceni has 7,583 residents (2026), ranking 394 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Turceni?
Turceni covers 78.3 km², with a density of 97 people per km².
Is the population of Turceni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Turceni went from 8,120 to 7,583, a change of −6.6%.
Where is Turceni?
Turceni is in Gorj County. Latitude 44.679, longitude 23.373.
Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Turceni?
In Turceni, “Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 1,808 m³ (2025), ranking 8 of 1,023 localities; the national median is 269 m³.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Turceni?
In Turceni, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 4.09 ‰ (2024), ranking 71 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Which localities border Turceni?
The nearest to Turceni are Grozești (6.3 km), Brănești (6.9 km), Borăscu (7.0 km), Ionești (7.4 km), Stângăceaua (9.8 km).