Tălmaciu: population and statistics
Tălmaciu has a population of 8,119 (2026) across 184.7 km², or 44.0 people per km². It ranks 357 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −0.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 8,119 residents
- 184.7 km²
- 44 people/km²
Key points
Among the 64 localities in Sibiu County, Tălmaciu ranks No. 7 by population.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 1.2 in Tălmaciu, compared with an average of 3.5 per 10,000 inh. in Sibiu County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 65.0 m² in Tălmaciu, compared with an average of 53.7 m² in Sibiu County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Tălmaciu: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (178 businesses).
Tălmaciu in numbers
Where is Tălmaciu?
Population of Tălmaciu over time
Tălmaciu had 8,176 residents in 2016 and 8,119 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 8,248 |
| 2022 | 8,194 |
| 2023 | 8,145 |
| 2024 | 8,115 |
| 2025 | 8,114 |
| 2026 | 8,119 |
Did you know?
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: higher than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 25,866 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Turnu Roșu, 6.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Cisnădie (27,484 residents), 10.0 km away.
All indicators for Tălmaciu
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 | Tălmaciu | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.4 ‰ | 19.4 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,728 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.5 ‰ | 18.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,274 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.3 ‰ | 7.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 942 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.1 ‰ | 9.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,751 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Tălmaciu | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.38 km | 4.47 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,951 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.72 ‰ | 1.83 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,114 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 3,482 | 211,601 | 10,177,161 | ranked 359 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 428.9 ‰ | 452.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,305 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 65.0 m² | 53.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 328 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.99 ‰ | 4.37 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,147 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Tălmaciu | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.98 km | 4.10 km | 6.17 km | ranked 629 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 382 m³ | 14,867 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 284 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Tălmaciu | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 54.9 ‰ | 57.0 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 367 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.19 ‰ | 4.13 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 446 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Tălmaciu | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 178 ‰ | 296 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 470 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.0% | 2.1% | 2.3% | ranked 2,436 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Tălmaciu | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.5 nights | 2.3 | 0.4 | ranked 523 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 357 ‰ | 1,507 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 459 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.4 ‰ | 33.0 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 896 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Tălmaciu | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 40.5 m³ | 43.1 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 656 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.92 km | 3.82 km | 4.05 km | ranked 876 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Tălmaciu | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.62 ‰ | 3.54 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,111 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.49 ‰ | 0.68 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,219 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.62 ‰ | 1.16 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 722 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Tălmaciu | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 128 ‰ | 177 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 580 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 3,034 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Tălmaciu
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 trade243 · 21.0%
- Transport and storage188 · 16.3%
- Administrative and support services111 · 9.6%
- Manufacturing108 · 9.3%
- Construction100 · 8.7%
- Professional, scientific and technical76 · 6.6%
- Accommodation and food services66 · 5.7%
- Real estate66 · 5.7%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)178 · 15.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines166 · 14.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)131 · 11.3%
- Warehousing and transport support activities107 · 9.3%
- Specialised construction activities89 · 7.7%
- Construction of buildings67 · 5.8%
- Real estate activities66 · 5.7%
- Office administration and business support activities55 · 4.8%
- Rental and leasing activities53 · 4.6%
- Food and beverage service activities50 · 4.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Tălmaciu?
Tălmaciu has 8,119 residents (2026), ranking 357 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Tălmaciu?
Tălmaciu covers 184.7 km², with a density of 44 people per km².
Is the population of Tălmaciu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Tălmaciu went from 8,176 to 8,119, a change of −0.7%.
Where is Tălmaciu?
Tălmaciu is in Sibiu County. Latitude 45.667, longitude 24.261.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Tălmaciu?
In Tălmaciu, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.2 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 3,034 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Tălmaciu?
In Tălmaciu, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 65.0 m² (2025), ranking 328 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Which localities border Tălmaciu?
The nearest to Tălmaciu are Turnu Roșu (6.4 km), Sadu (6.6 km), Racovița (8.9 km), Cisnădie (10.0 km), Boița (11 km).