Târnava: population and statistics
Târnava has a population of 3,339 (2026) across 28.3 km², or 118 people per km². It ranks 1,372 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −0.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,339 residents
- 28.3 km²
- 118 people/km²
Key points
Among the 64 localities in Sibiu County, Târnava ranks No. 31 by population.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.30 ‰ in Târnava, compared with an average of 4.13 ‰ in Sibiu County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants: 8 ‰ in Târnava, compared with an average of 1,507 ‰ in Sibiu County and 930 ‰ nationally.
Târnava: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (20 businesses).
Târnava in numbers
Where is Târnava?
Population of Târnava over time
Târnava had 3,369 residents in 2016 and 3,339 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,405 |
| 2022 | 3,373 |
| 2023 | 3,365 |
| 2024 | 3,362 |
| 2025 | 3,344 |
| 2026 | 3,339 |
Did you know?
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- “Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,964 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Bazna, 5.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Copșa Mică (5,557 residents), 5.5 km away.
All indicators for Târnava
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 | Târnava | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.3 ‰ | 19.4 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,889 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.6 ‰ | 18.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,997 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.4 ‰ | 7.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 226 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.8 ‰ | 9.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,966 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Târnava | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,204 | 211,601 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,048 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 360.6 ‰ | 452.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,960 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 54.8 m² | 53.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,070 of 3,163 |
Energy
| Indicator | Târnava | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.58 km | 4.10 km | 6.17 km | ranked 676 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 231 m³ | 14,867 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 582 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Târnava | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 18.3 ‰ | 57.0 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,560 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.30 ‰ | 4.13 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,988 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Târnava | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 64 ‰ | 296 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,753 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 8.4% | 2.1% | 2.3% | ranked 306 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Târnava | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.0 nights | 2.3 | 0.4 | ranked 1,070 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8 ‰ | 1,507 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 1,176 of 1,250 |
Health
| Indicator | Târnava | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.30 ‰ | 1.16 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,696 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Târnava | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 140 ‰ | 177 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 423 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,916 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Târnava
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 trade26 · 20.0%
- Construction17 · 13.1%
- Transport and storage16 · 12.3%
- Manufacturing15 · 11.5%
- Administrative and support services15 · 11.5%
- Accommodation and food services9 · 6.9%
- Professional, scientific and technical9 · 6.9%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing4 · 3.1%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)20 · 15.4%
- Construction of buildings15 · 11.5%
- Specialised construction activities15 · 11.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)14 · 10.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines12 · 9.2%
- Civil engineering10 · 7.7%
- Food and beverage service activities8 · 6.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities7 · 5.4%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities7 · 5.4%
- Head offices and management consultancy6 · 4.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Târnava?
Târnava has 3,339 residents (2026), ranking 1,372 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Târnava?
Târnava covers 28.3 km², with a density of 118 people per km².
Is the population of Târnava growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Târnava went from 3,369 to 3,339, a change of −0.9%.
Where is Târnava?
Târnava is in Sibiu County. Latitude 46.147, longitude 24.282.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Târnava?
In Târnava, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.30 ‰ (2026), ranking 2,988 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Târnava?
In Târnava, “Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 8 ‰ (2025), ranking 1,176 of 1,250 localities; the national median is 200 ‰.
Which localities border Târnava?
The nearest to Târnava are Bazna (5.3 km), Copșa Mică (5.5 km), Mediaș (5.6 km), Axente Sever (7.8 km), Blăjel (8.8 km).