Tătăranu: population and statistics
Tătăranu has a population of 4,039 (2026) across 95.8 km², or 42.2 people per km². It ranks 1,068 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −12.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,039 residents
- 95.8 km²
- 42 people/km²
Key points
Among the 73 localities in Vrancea County, Tătăranu ranks No. 24 by population.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.25 ‰ in Tătăranu, compared with an average of 1.55 ‰ in Vrancea County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 0.6% in Tătăranu, compared with an average of 1.0% in Vrancea County and 2.0% nationally.
Tătăranu: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (37 businesses).
Tătăranu in numbers
Where is Tătăranu?
Population of Tătăranu over time
Tătăranu had 4,608 residents in 2016 and 4,039 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,380 |
| 2022 | 4,289 |
| 2023 | 4,255 |
| 2024 | 4,154 |
| 2025 | 4,105 |
| 2026 | 4,039 |
Did you know?
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 92% of localities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: lower than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 13,410 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Bălești, 6.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Vulturu (7,972 residents), 14 km away.
All indicators for Tătăranu
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 | Tătăranu | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.8 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,219 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.5 ‰ | 19.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 493 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.9 ‰ | 6.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,550 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.3 ‰ | 11.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 371 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Tătăranu | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.05 km | 5.63 km | 7.67 km | ranked 897 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.24 ‰ | 1.84 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,429 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,157 | 164,863 | 10,177,161 | ranked 826 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 534.0 ‰ | 450.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,053 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 48.2 m² | 52.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,831 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Tătăranu | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 21.8 ‰ | 37.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,260 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.99 ‰ | 2.31 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,563 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Tătăranu | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 41 ‰ | 167 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,573 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.6% | 1.0% | 2.3% | ranked 2,803 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Tătăranu | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 30.9 m³ | 30.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,098 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.77 km | 2.68 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,141 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Tătăranu | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.25 ‰ | 1.55 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,599 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.25 ‰ | 0.40 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,518 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.25 ‰ | 0.51 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,850 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Tătăranu | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 75 ‰ | 131 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,249 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,272 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Tătăranu
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 trade54 · 29.2%
- Transport and storage35 · 18.9%
- Construction20 · 10.8%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing17 · 9.2%
- Administrative and support services14 · 7.6%
- Accommodation and food services10 · 5.4%
- Manufacturing9 · 4.9%
- Professional, scientific and technical7 · 3.8%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)37 · 20.0%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)32 · 17.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines32 · 17.3%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services17 · 9.2%
- Specialised construction activities16 · 8.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities15 · 8.1%
- Construction of buildings13 · 7.0%
- Food and beverage service activities10 · 5.4%
- Civil engineering6 · 3.2%
- Postal and courier activities6 · 3.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Tătăranu?
Tătăranu has 4,039 residents (2026), ranking 1,068 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Tătăranu?
Tătăranu covers 95.8 km², with a density of 42 people per km².
Is the population of Tătăranu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Tătăranu went from 4,608 to 4,039, a change of −12.3%.
Where is Tătăranu?
Tătăranu is in Vrancea County. Latitude 45.513, longitude 27.319.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Tătăranu?
In Tătăranu, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.25 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,599 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Tătăranu?
In Tătăranu, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 0.6% (2026), ranking 2,803 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Which localities border Tătăranu?
The nearest to Tătăranu are Bălești (6.9 km), Ciorăști (9.0 km), Gologanu (10 km), Măicănești (13 km), Vulturu (14 km).