Tomșani (Vâlcea County): population and statistics
Tomșani has a population of 3,381 (2026) across 37.6 km², or 89.9 people per km². It ranks 1,350 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −9.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,381 residents
- 37.6 km²
- 90 people/km²
Key points
Among the 89 localities in Vâlcea County, Tomșani ranks No. 24 by population.
Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants: 0 ‰ in Tomșani, compared with an average of 1,688 ‰ in Vâlcea County and 930 ‰ nationally.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 26 ‰ in Tomșani, compared with an average of 222 ‰ in Vâlcea County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Tomșani: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (35 businesses).
Tomșani in numbers
Where is Tomșani?
Population of Tomșani over time
Tomșani had 3,733 residents in 2016 and 3,381 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,570 |
| 2022 | 3,505 |
| 2023 | 3,489 |
| 2024 | 3,482 |
| 2025 | 3,430 |
| 2026 | 3,381 |
Did you know?
- “Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,268 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Oteșani, 4.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Horezu (6,601 residents), 7.7 km away.
All indicators for Tomșani
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 | Tomșani | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.0 ‰ | 16.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,575 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.0 ‰ | 19.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,867 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.9 ‰ | 5.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,073 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.3 ‰ | 12.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 227 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Tomșani | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.83 km | 7.76 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,555 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.96 ‰ | 1.52 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 573 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,998 | 203,394 | 10,177,161 | ranked 958 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 590.9 ‰ | 535.8 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 660 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 42.2 m² | 47.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,533 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Tomșani | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 21.9 ‰ | 38.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,245 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.77 ‰ | 2.63 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,879 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Tomșani | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 26 ‰ | 222 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 3,020 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.9% | 1.9% | 2.3% | ranked 2,534 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Tomșani | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.0 nights | 5.2 | 0.4 | ranked 1,070 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0 ‰ | 1,688 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 1,230 of 1,250 |
Environment
| Indicator | Tomșani | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 16.6 m³ | 35.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,024 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.51 km | 4.30 km | 4.05 km | ranked 353 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Tomșani | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.59 ‰ | 2.20 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,194 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.59 ‰ | 0.53 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 790 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.30 ‰ | 0.80 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,696 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Tomșani | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 64 ‰ | 127 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,652 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,916 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Tomșani
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 trade43 · 22.5%
- Transport and storage24 · 12.6%
- Construction20 · 10.5%
- Administrative and support services16 · 8.4%
- Accommodation and food services15 · 7.9%
- Professional, scientific and technical13 · 6.8%
- Other service activities11 · 5.8%
- Manufacturing10 · 5.2%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)35 · 18.3%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)27 · 14.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines20 · 10.5%
- Specialised construction activities19 · 9.9%
- Construction of buildings15 · 7.9%
- Food and beverage service activities14 · 7.3%
- Warehousing and transport support activities13 · 6.8%
- Civil engineering12 · 6.3%
- Rental and leasing activities9 · 4.7%
- Real estate activities8 · 4.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Tomșani?
Tomșani has 3,381 residents (2026), ranking 1,350 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Tomșani?
Tomșani covers 37.6 km², with a density of 90 people per km².
Is the population of Tomșani growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Tomșani went from 3,733 to 3,381, a change of −9.4%.
Where is Tomșani?
Tomșani is in Vâlcea County. Latitude 45.091, longitude 24.055.
Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Tomșani?
In Tomșani, “Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0 ‰ (2025), ranking 1,230 of 1,250 localities; the national median is 200 ‰.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Tomșani?
In Tomșani, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 26 ‰ (2024), ranking 3,020 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Which localities border Tomșani?
The nearest to Tomșani are Oteșani (4.2 km), Pietrari (4.2 km), Măldărești (4.6 km), Costești (6.6 km), Cernișoara (7.1 km).