Tanacu: population and statistics
Tanacu has a population of 1,665 (2026) across 62.6 km², or 26.6 people per km². It ranks 2,615 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −19.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,665 residents
- 62.6 km²
- 27 people/km²
Key points
Among the 86 localities in Vaslui County, Tanacu ranks No. 76 by population.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 33.7 m² in Tanacu, compared with an average of 44.6 m² in Vaslui County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 10.8 ‰ in Tanacu, compared with an average of 6.3 ‰ in Vaslui County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Tanacu: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (19 businesses).
Tanacu in numbers
Where is Tanacu?
Population of Tanacu over time
Tanacu had 2,078 residents in 2016 and 1,665 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,833 |
| 2022 | 1,782 |
| 2023 | 1,745 |
| 2024 | 1,722 |
| 2025 | 1,691 |
| 2026 | 1,665 |
Did you know?
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,769 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Tătărăni, 7.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Muntenii de Sus (4,354 residents), 7.2 km away.
All indicators for Tanacu
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 | Tanacu | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.0 ‰ | 19.0 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,821 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 24.0 ‰ | 31.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 336 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.8 ‰ | 6.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 307 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.2 ‰ | 9.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 386 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Tanacu | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.61 km | 3.24 km | 7.67 km | ranked 557 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.80 ‰ | 1.23 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,061 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,011 | 186,587 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,419 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 607.2 ‰ | 375.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 573 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 33.7 m² | 44.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 3,063 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.80 ‰ | 1.07 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 709 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Tanacu | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 20.4 ‰ | 22.9 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,391 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.40 ‰ | 1.52 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,330 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Tanacu | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 74 ‰ | 114 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,498 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.6% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 1,041 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Tanacu | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 28.8 m³ | 20.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,207 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Tanacu | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.60 ‰ | 0.49 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 755 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Tanacu | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 79 ‰ | 109 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,090 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.0 per 10,000 inh. | 2.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 575 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Tanacu
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 trade24 · 21.6%
- Transport and storage18 · 16.2%
- Manufacturing11 · 9.9%
- Accommodation and food services11 · 9.9%
- Construction10 · 9.0%
- Administrative and support services9 · 8.1%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing8 · 7.2%
- Professional, scientific and technical8 · 7.2%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)19 · 17.1%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)17 · 15.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines15 · 13.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities11 · 9.9%
- Food and beverage service activities11 · 9.9%
- Construction of buildings10 · 9.0%
- Specialised construction activities7 · 6.3%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services6 · 5.4%
- Head offices and management consultancy5 · 4.5%
- Manufacture of food products4 · 3.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Tanacu?
Tanacu has 1,665 residents (2026), ranking 2,615 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Tanacu?
Tanacu covers 62.6 km², with a density of 27 people per km².
Is the population of Tanacu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Tanacu went from 2,078 to 1,665, a change of −19.9%.
Where is Tanacu?
Tanacu is in Vaslui County. Latitude 46.675, longitude 27.845.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Tanacu?
In Tanacu, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 33.7 m² (2025), ranking 3,063 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Tanacu?
In Tanacu, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 10.8 ‰ (2025), ranking 307 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Which localities border Tanacu?
The nearest to Tanacu are Tătărăni (7.0 km), Muntenii de Sus (7.2 km), Muntenii de Jos (8.7 km), Vaslui (9.7 km), Văleni (11 km).