Turnu Roșu: population and statistics
Turnu Roșu has a population of 2,478 (2026) across 78.0 km², or 31.8 people per km². It ranks 1,934 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +2.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,478 residents
- 78.0 km²
- 32 people/km²
Key points
Among the 64 localities in Sibiu County, Turnu Roșu ranks No. 40 by population.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 66.6 m³ in Turnu Roșu, compared with an average of 43.1 m³ in Sibiu County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 8.1 in Turnu Roșu, compared with an average of 3.5 per 10,000 inh. in Sibiu County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Turnu Roșu: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (31 businesses).
Turnu Roșu in numbers
Where is Turnu Roșu?
Neighbouring localities
- Tălmaciu6.4 km · 8,119
- Racovița7.4 km · 2,905
- Boița8.6 km · 1,502
- Sadu12 km · 2,827
- Avrig12 km · 15,216
- Câineni13 km · 2,358
- Cisnădie16 km · 27,484
- Boișoara17 km · 1,077
All localities in Sibiu County
Localities of similar size
Population of Turnu Roșu over time
Turnu Roșu had 2,423 residents in 2016 and 2,478 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,473 |
| 2022 | 2,479 |
| 2023 | 2,487 |
| 2024 | 2,493 |
| 2025 | 2,487 |
| 2026 | 2,478 |
Did you know?
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 92% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 92% of localities.
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,923 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Tălmaciu (8,119 residents), 6.4 km away.
All indicators for Turnu Roșu
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 | Turnu Roșu | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.1 ‰ | 19.4 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,452 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.4 ‰ | 18.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,547 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.5 ‰ | 7.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 363 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.7 ‰ | 9.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,607 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Turnu Roșu | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.38 km | 4.47 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,433 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.40 ‰ | 1.83 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,249 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,202 | 211,601 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,057 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 485.1 ‰ | 452.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,580 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 48.0 m² | 53.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,853 of 3,163 |
Energy
| Indicator | Turnu Roșu | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.73 km | 4.10 km | 6.17 km | ranked 546 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 304 m³ | 14,867 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 425 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Turnu Roșu | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 30.3 ‰ | 57.0 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,506 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.63 ‰ | 4.13 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 632 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Turnu Roșu | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 89 ‰ | 296 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,185 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.3% | 2.1% | 2.3% | ranked 2,207 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Turnu Roșu | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.2 nights | 2.3 | 0.4 | ranked 741 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 86 ‰ | 1,507 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 846 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.7 ‰ | 33.0 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 775 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Turnu Roșu | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 66.6 m³ | 43.1 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 210 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.61 km | 3.82 km | 4.05 km | ranked 141 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Turnu Roșu | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.81 ‰ | 3.54 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 703 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.81 ‰ | 0.68 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 298 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.40 ‰ | 1.16 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,339 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Turnu Roșu | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 143 ‰ | 177 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 397 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 241 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Turnu Roșu
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 trade38 · 18.1%
- Transport and storage24 · 11.4%
- Manufacturing23 · 11.0%
- Administrative and support services22 · 10.5%
- Construction20 · 9.5%
- Accommodation and food services20 · 9.5%
- Real estate12 · 5.7%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation9 · 4.3%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)31 · 14.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)21 · 10.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines19 · 9.0%
- Specialised construction activities18 · 8.6%
- Accommodation15 · 7.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities12 · 5.7%
- Food and beverage service activities12 · 5.7%
- Real estate activities12 · 5.7%
- Construction of buildings11 · 5.2%
- Rental and leasing activities10 · 4.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Turnu Roșu?
Turnu Roșu has 2,478 residents (2026), ranking 1,934 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Turnu Roșu?
Turnu Roșu covers 78.0 km², with a density of 32 people per km².
Is the population of Turnu Roșu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Turnu Roșu went from 2,423 to 2,478, a change of +2.3%.
Where is Turnu Roșu?
Turnu Roșu is in Sibiu County. Latitude 45.618, longitude 24.305.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Turnu Roșu?
In Turnu Roșu, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 66.6 m³ (2025), ranking 210 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Turnu Roșu?
In Turnu Roșu, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 8.1 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 241 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Which localities border Turnu Roșu?
The nearest to Turnu Roșu are Tălmaciu (6.4 km), Racovița (7.4 km), Boița (8.6 km), Sadu (12 km), Avrig (12 km).