Tilișca: population and statistics
Tilișca has a population of 1,364 (2026) across 52.8 km², or 25.8 people per km². It ranks 2,830 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −10.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,364 residents
- 52.8 km²
- 26 people/km²
Key points
Among the 64 localities in Sibiu County, Tilișca ranks No. 57 by population.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 243 ‰ in Tilișca, compared with an average of 296 ‰ in Sibiu County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants: 12.61 km in Tilișca, compared with an average of 4.10 km in Sibiu County and 3.48 km nationally.
Tilișca: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (26 businesses).
Tilișca in numbers
Where is Tilișca?
Population of Tilișca over time
Tilișca had 1,515 residents in 2016 and 1,364 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,438 |
| 2022 | 1,408 |
| 2023 | 1,407 |
| 2024 | 1,384 |
| 2025 | 1,370 |
| 2026 | 1,364 |
Did you know?
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,394 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Săliște (6,158 residents), 6.1 km away.
All indicators for Tilișca
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 | Tilișca | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.1 ‰ | 19.4 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,553 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.9 ‰ | 18.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,436 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.1 ‰ | 7.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,015 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.4 ‰ | 9.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 964 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Tilișca | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.77 km | 4.47 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,343 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.20 ‰ | 1.83 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 860 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 883 | 211,601 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,660 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 647.4 ‰ | 452.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 417 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 62.4 m² | 53.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 477 of 3,163 |
Energy
| Indicator | Tilișca | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.61 km | 4.10 km | 6.17 km | ranked 107 of 1,006 |
Economy
| Indicator | Tilișca | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 47.7 ‰ | 57.0 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 567 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.93 ‰ | 4.13 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 976 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Tilișca | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 243 ‰ | 296 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 307 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 4.2% | 2.1% | 2.3% | ranked 860 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Tilișca | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.4 nights | 2.3 | 0.4 | ranked 582 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 245 ‰ | 1,507 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 578 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.1 ‰ | 33.0 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 498 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Tilișca | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 20.5 m³ | 43.1 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,770 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.74 km | 3.82 km | 4.05 km | ranked 418 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Tilișca | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.73 ‰ | 3.54 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 827 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.73 ‰ | 0.68 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 418 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Tilișca | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 117 ‰ | 177 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 783 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 346 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Tilișca
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 trade32 · 18.4%
- Transport and storage22 · 12.6%
- Administrative and support services18 · 10.3%
- Professional, scientific and technical17 · 9.8%
- Construction15 · 8.6%
- Accommodation and food services14 · 8.0%
- Real estate11 · 6.3%
- Manufacturing10 · 5.7%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)26 · 14.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)20 · 11.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines18 · 10.3%
- Specialised construction activities13 · 7.5%
- Office administration and business support activities12 · 6.9%
- Construction of buildings11 · 6.3%
- Real estate activities11 · 6.3%
- Food and beverage service activities10 · 5.7%
- Accommodation9 · 5.2%
- Rental and leasing activities9 · 5.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Tilișca?
Tilișca has 1,364 residents (2026), ranking 2,830 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Tilișca?
Tilișca covers 52.8 km², with a density of 26 people per km².
Is the population of Tilișca growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Tilișca went from 1,515 to 1,364, a change of −10.0%.
Where is Tilișca?
Tilișca is in Sibiu County. Latitude 45.783, longitude 23.810.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Tilișca?
In Tilișca, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 243 ‰ (2024), ranking 307 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Tilișca?
In Tilișca, “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 12.61 km (2025), ranking 107 of 1,006 localities; the national median is 6.17 km.
Which localities border Tilișca?
The nearest to Tilișca are Săliște (6.1 km), Poiana Sibiului (6.7 km), Jina (10 km), Gârbova (11 km), Miercurea Sibiului (11 km).