Turcinești: population and statistics
Turcinești has a population of 2,080 (2026) across 30.2 km², or 68.9 people per km². It ranks 2,273 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −1.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,080 residents
- 30.2 km²
- 69 people/km²
Key points
Among the 70 localities in Gorj County, Turcinești ranks No. 51 by population.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 39 ‰ in Turcinești, compared with an average of 150 ‰ in Gorj County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.96 ‰ in Turcinești, compared with an average of 0.54 ‰ in Gorj County and 0.60 ‰ nationally.
Turcinești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (56 businesses).
Turcinești in numbers
Where is Turcinești?
Neighbouring localities
- Stănești8.1 km · 2,195
- Bumbești-Jiu9.1 km · 8,628
- Lelești9.2 km · 1,733
- Târgu Jiu9.5 km · 89,104
- Schela9.6 km · 1,601
- Bălănești11 km · 2,009
- Arcani14 km · 1,321
- Mușetești15 km · 1,787
Localities of similar size
Population of Turcinești over time
Turcinești had 2,110 residents in 2016 and 2,080 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,086 |
| 2022 | 2,071 |
| 2023 | 2,072 |
| 2024 | 2,082 |
| 2025 | 2,096 |
| 2026 | 2,080 |
Did you know?
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,228 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Stănești, 8.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Bumbești-Jiu (8,628 residents), 9.1 km away.
All indicators for Turcinești
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 | Turcinești | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.6 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 696 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.8 ‰ | 20.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,430 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.7 ‰ | 5.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,657 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.2 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 386 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Turcinești | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.36 km | 7.36 km | 7.67 km | ranked 598 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.88 ‰ | 1.64 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 600 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,226 | 166,326 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,005 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 589.4 ‰ | 494.2 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 666 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 57.9 m² | 48.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 784 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.44 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 878 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Turcinești | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.49 km | 4.80 km | 6.17 km | ranked 129 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 312 m³ | 7,628 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 412 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Turcinești | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 49.5 ‰ | 43.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 505 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.40 ‰ | 2.62 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,330 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Turcinești | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 104 ‰ | 228 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 960 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.4% | 2.5% | 2.3% | ranked 2,140 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Turcinești | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 1.2 nights | 1.0 | 0.4 | ranked 303 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 712 ‰ | 645 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 292 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 33.2 ‰ | 25.0 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 317 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Turcinești | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 31.7 m³ | 38.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,053 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.57 km | 2.56 km | 4.05 km | ranked 194 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Turcinești | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.96 ‰ | 2.25 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 533 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.96 ‰ | 0.54 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 160 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Turcinești | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 39 ‰ | 150 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 3,062 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 924 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Turcinești
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 trade59 · 20.9%
- Transport and storage37 · 13.1%
- Administrative and support services26 · 9.2%
- Manufacturing21 · 7.4%
- Construction19 · 6.7%
- Other service activities19 · 6.7%
- Professional, scientific and technical18 · 6.4%
- Accommodation and food services17 · 6.0%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)56 · 19.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)27 · 9.6%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines25 · 8.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities25 · 8.9%
- Rental and leasing activities18 · 6.4%
- Specialised construction activities17 · 6.0%
- Construction of buildings16 · 5.7%
- Real estate activities15 · 5.3%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities13 · 4.6%
- Accommodation12 · 4.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Turcinești?
Turcinești has 2,080 residents (2026), ranking 2,273 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Turcinești?
Turcinești covers 30.2 km², with a density of 69 people per km².
Is the population of Turcinești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Turcinești went from 2,110 to 2,080, a change of −1.4%.
Where is Turcinești?
Turcinești is in Gorj County. Latitude 45.117, longitude 23.305.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Turcinești?
In Turcinești, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 39 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,062 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Turcinești?
In Turcinești, “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.96 ‰ (2024), ranking 160 of 2,807 localities; the national median is 0.46 ‰.
Which localities border Turcinești?
The nearest to Turcinești are Stănești (8.1 km), Bumbești-Jiu (9.1 km), Lelești (9.2 km), Târgu Jiu (9.5 km), Schela (9.6 km).