Tulnici: population and statistics
Tulnici has a population of 4,014 (2026) across 234.1 km², or 17.1 people per km². It ranks 1,077 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −3.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,014 residents
- 234.1 km²
- 17 people/km²
Key points
Among the 73 localities in Vrancea County, Tulnici ranks No. 25 by population.
Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants: 130.5 ‰ in Tulnici, compared with an average of 11.9 ‰ in Vrancea County and 29.5 ‰ nationally.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: 5.23 ‰ in Tulnici, compared with an average of 2.54 ‰ in Vrancea County and 3.20 ‰ nationally.
Tulnici: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (85 businesses).
Tulnici in numbers
Where is Tulnici?
Population of Tulnici over time
Tulnici had 4,172 residents in 2016 and 4,014 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,147 |
| 2022 | 4,102 |
| 2023 | 4,055 |
| 2024 | 4,048 |
| 2025 | 4,042 |
| 2026 | 4,014 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Vrancea County for “Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 32,783 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Negrilești, 3.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Vidra (6,767 residents), 21 km away.
All indicators for Tulnici
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 | Tulnici | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.4 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,491 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.7 ‰ | 19.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 977 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.7 ‰ | 6.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,657 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.7 ‰ | 11.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,979 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Tulnici | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.65 km | 5.63 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,598 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.74 ‰ | 1.84 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,102 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,532 | 164,863 | 10,177,161 | ranked 617 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 630.8 ‰ | 450.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 472 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 63.2 m² | 52.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 423 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.23 ‰ | 2.54 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 183 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Tulnici | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 43.8 ‰ | 37.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 700 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.99 ‰ | 2.31 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 505 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Tulnici | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 87 ‰ | 167 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,222 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.3% | ranked 2,436 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Tulnici | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 2.4 nights | 0.6 | 0.4 | ranked 185 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1,035 ‰ | 376 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 220 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 130.5 ‰ | 11.9 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 88 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Tulnici | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 24.9 m³ | 30.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,461 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Tulnici | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.50 ‰ | 1.55 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,496 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.50 ‰ | 0.40 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,171 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.25 ‰ | 0.51 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,850 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Tulnici | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 89 ‰ | 131 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,652 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: Tulnici
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 trade118 · 24.9%
- Transport and storage77 · 16.2%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing55 · 11.6%
- Accommodation and food services51 · 10.8%
- Construction39 · 8.2%
- Manufacturing38 · 8.0%
- Administrative and support services20 · 4.2%
- Other service activities17 · 3.6%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)85 · 17.9%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)74 · 15.6%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines66 · 13.9%
- Forestry and logging50 · 10.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities44 · 9.3%
- Food and beverage service activities42 · 8.9%
- Specialised construction activities33 · 7.0%
- Accommodation32 · 6.8%
- Construction of buildings28 · 5.9%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)23 · 4.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Tulnici?
Tulnici has 4,014 residents (2026), ranking 1,077 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Tulnici?
Tulnici covers 234.1 km², with a density of 17 people per km².
Is the population of Tulnici growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Tulnici went from 4,172 to 4,014, a change of −3.8%.
Where is Tulnici?
Tulnici is in Vrancea County. Latitude 45.917, longitude 26.667.
Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Tulnici?
In Tulnici, “Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 130.5 ‰ (2025), ranking 88 of 1,362 localities; the national median is 11.8 ‰.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Tulnici?
In Tulnici, “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 5.23 ‰ (2025), ranking 183 of 1,926 localities; the national median is 1.30 ‰.
Which localities border Tulnici?
The nearest to Tulnici are Negrilești (3.2 km), Păulești (3.9 km), Bârsești (5.2 km), Vrâncioaia (7.4 km), Soveja (9.4 km).