Bradu: population and statistics
Bradu has a population of 10,045 (2026) across 41.7 km², or 241 people per km². It ranks 263 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +30.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 10,045 residents
- 41.7 km²
- 241 people/km²
Key points
Among the 102 localities in Argeș County, Bradu ranks No. 8 by population.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 110.6 ‰ in Bradu, compared with an average of 58.7 ‰ in Argeș County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 74.5 m² in Bradu, compared with an average of 51.5 m² in Argeș County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Bradu: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (507 businesses).
Bradu in numbers
Where is Bradu?
Population of Bradu over time
Bradu had 7,715 residents in 2016 and 10,045 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 8,700 |
| 2022 | 8,952 |
| 2023 | 9,200 |
| 2024 | 9,507 |
| 2025 | 9,800 |
| 2026 | 10,045 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Argeș County for “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- Number 1 in Argeș County for “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,835 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.7 times the national average.
All indicators for Bradu
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 | Bradu | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 44.9 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 92 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.8 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 458 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.6 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 844 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.0 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 3,042 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bradu | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.41 km | 7.76 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,199 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.66 ‰ | 2.27 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 81 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 4,301 | 316,668 | 10,177,161 | ranked 254 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 428.2 ‰ | 525.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,319 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 74.5 m² | 51.5 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 77 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.06 ‰ | 2.48 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 78 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Bradu | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.02 km | 3.99 km | 6.17 km | ranked 316 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 825 m³ | 13,857 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 41 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bradu | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 110.6 ‰ | 58.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 44 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 9.06 ‰ | 3.68 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 44 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bradu | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 401 ‰ | 258 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 79 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.8% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 2,620 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Bradu | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.3 nights | 1.0 | 0.4 | ranked 658 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 200 ‰ | 584 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 624 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.9 ‰ | 22.2 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 609 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Bradu | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 61.4 m³ | 42.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 247 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.07 km | 3.31 km | 4.05 km | ranked 389 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Bradu | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.70 ‰ | 2.65 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 884 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.40 ‰ | 0.55 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,772 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.60 ‰ | 0.60 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 755 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Bradu | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 59 ‰ | 160 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,780 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,630 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Bradu
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 trade685 · 20.8%
- Transport and storage349 · 10.6%
- Administrative and support services339 · 10.3%
- Manufacturing298 · 9.0%
- Professional, scientific and technical262 · 8.0%
- Construction257 · 7.8%
- Real estate229 · 6.9%
- Other service activities208 · 6.3%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)507 · 15.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)442 · 13.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines262 · 8.0%
- Specialised construction activities232 · 7.0%
- Real estate activities229 · 6.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities216 · 6.6%
- Rental and leasing activities210 · 6.4%
- Construction of buildings165 · 5.0%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities140 · 4.2%
- Office administration and business support activities134 · 4.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bradu?
Bradu has 10,045 residents (2026), ranking 263 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Bradu?
Bradu covers 41.7 km², with a density of 241 people per km².
Is the population of Bradu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bradu went from 7,715 to 10,045, a change of +30.2%.
Where is Bradu?
Bradu is in Argeș County. Latitude 44.801, longitude 24.918.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bradu?
In Bradu, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 110.6 ‰ (2026), ranking 44 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Bradu?
In Bradu, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 74.5 m² (2025), ranking 77 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Which localities border Bradu?
The nearest to Bradu are Oarja (6.1 km), Pitești (7.8 km), Ștefănești (8.4 km), Albota (8.5 km), Suseni (10 km).