Tăcuta: population and statistics
Tăcuta has a population of 3,003 (2026) across 60.2 km², or 49.8 people per km². It ranks 1,585 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −11.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,003 residents
- 60.2 km²
- 50 people/km²
Key points
Among the 86 localities in Vaslui County, Tăcuta ranks No. 46 by population.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.00 ‰ in Tăcuta, compared with an average of 1.20 ‰ in Vaslui County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 30.4 m² in Tăcuta, compared with an average of 44.6 m² in Vaslui County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Tăcuta: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (12 businesses).
Tăcuta in numbers
Where is Tăcuta?
Population of Tăcuta over time
Tăcuta had 3,376 residents in 2016 and 3,003 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,161 |
| 2022 | 3,134 |
| 2023 | 3,083 |
| 2024 | 3,041 |
| 2025 | 3,026 |
| 2026 | 3,003 |
Did you know?
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,438 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Dobrovăț, 4.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Scânteia (13,777 residents), 6.2 km away.
All indicators for Tăcuta
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 | Tăcuta | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.3 ‰ | 19.0 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,889 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.3 ‰ | 31.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 399 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.7 ‰ | 6.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,657 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.0 ‰ | 9.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,295 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Tăcuta | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,390 | 186,587 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,717 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 462.9 ‰ | 375.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,855 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 30.4 m² | 44.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 3,117 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Tăcuta | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 9.7 ‰ | 22.9 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 3,052 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.33 ‰ | 1.52 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,292 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Tăcuta | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 31 ‰ | 114 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,905 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.0% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 1,732 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Tăcuta | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.00 ‰ | 1.20 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,784 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.00 ‰ | 0.29 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,756 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.33 ‰ | 0.49 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,579 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Tăcuta | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 95 ‰ | 109 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,427 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.3 per 10,000 inh. | 2.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,683 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Tăcuta
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 trade14 · 26.9%
- Construction10 · 19.2%
- Transport and storage9 · 17.3%
- Accommodation and food services6 · 11.5%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing3 · 5.8%
- Information and communication3 · 5.8%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)12 · 23.1%
- Specialised construction activities10 · 19.2%
- Construction of buildings8 · 15.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines6 · 11.5%
- Food and beverage service activities6 · 11.5%
- Civil engineering5 · 9.6%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)5 · 9.6%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services3 · 5.8%
- Information service activities3 · 5.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Tăcuta?
Tăcuta has 3,003 residents (2026), ranking 1,585 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Tăcuta?
Tăcuta covers 60.2 km², with a density of 50 people per km².
Is the population of Tăcuta growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Tăcuta went from 3,376 to 3,003, a change of −11.0%.
Where is Tăcuta?
Tăcuta is in Vaslui County. Latitude 46.930, longitude 27.670.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Tăcuta?
In Tăcuta, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.00 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,784 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Tăcuta?
In Tăcuta, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 30.4 m² (2025), ranking 3,117 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Which localities border Tăcuta?
The nearest to Tăcuta are Dobrovăț (4.5 km), Scânteia (6.2 km), Codăești (8.7 km), Dănești (8.9 km), Grajduri (11 km).