Brăduleț: population and statistics
Brăduleț has a population of 1,525 (2026) across 45.1 km², or 33.8 people per km². It ranks 2,705 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −16.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,525 residents
- 45.1 km²
- 34 people/km²
Key points
Among the 102 localities in Argeș County, Brăduleț ranks No. 91 by population.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 7.21 ‰ in Brăduleț, compared with an average of 2.65 ‰ in Argeș County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 996.1 ‰ in Brăduleț, compared with an average of 525.1 ‰ in Argeș County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Brăduleț: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (29 businesses).
Brăduleț in numbers
Where is Brăduleț?
Population of Brăduleț over time
Brăduleț had 1,816 residents in 2016 and 1,525 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,672 |
| 2022 | 1,645 |
| 2023 | 1,611 |
| 2024 | 1,598 |
| 2025 | 1,562 |
| 2026 | 1,525 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Argeș County for “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,318 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Nucșoara, 5.1 km away.
All indicators for Brăduleț
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 | Brăduleț | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.5 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,363 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.0 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 440 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.9 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,887 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.4 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 486 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Brăduleț | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.80 km | 7.76 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,292 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.97 ‰ | 2.27 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 974 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,519 | 316,668 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,503 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 996.1 ‰ | 525.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 33 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 42.9 m² | 51.5 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,455 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.97 ‰ | 2.48 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 662 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Brăduleț | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 43.3 ‰ | 58.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 717 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.28 ‰ | 3.68 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 773 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Brăduleț | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 221 ‰ | 258 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 344 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.6% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 2,001 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Brăduleț | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.4 nights | 1.0 | 0.4 | ranked 582 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 251 ‰ | 584 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 568 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 76.7 ‰ | 22.2 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 145 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Brăduleț | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 36.1 m³ | 42.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 838 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.92 km | 3.31 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,560 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Brăduleț | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 7.21 ‰ | 2.65 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 15 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.66 ‰ | 0.55 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 571 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.66 ‰ | 0.60 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 625 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Brăduleț | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 68 ‰ | 160 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,530 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 458 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Brăduleț
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 trade39 · 23.6%
- Accommodation and food services15 · 9.1%
- Manufacturing14 · 8.5%
- Administrative and support services14 · 8.5%
- Transport and storage13 · 7.9%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing12 · 7.3%
- Construction12 · 7.3%
- Professional, scientific and technical12 · 7.3%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)29 · 17.6%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)24 · 14.5%
- Food and beverage service activities12 · 7.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines11 · 6.7%
- Accommodation11 · 6.7%
- Specialised construction activities10 · 6.1%
- Office administration and business support activities10 · 6.1%
- Real estate activities9 · 5.5%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services8 · 4.8%
- Manufacture of food products8 · 4.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Brăduleț?
Brăduleț has 1,525 residents (2026), ranking 2,705 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Brăduleț?
Brăduleț covers 45.1 km², with a density of 34 people per km².
Is the population of Brăduleț growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Brăduleț went from 1,816 to 1,525, a change of −16.0%.
Where is Brăduleț?
Brăduleț is in Argeș County. Latitude 45.295, longitude 24.756.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Brăduleț?
In Brăduleț, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 7.21 ‰ (2024), ranking 15 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Brăduleț?
In Brăduleț, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 996.1 ‰ (2025), ranking 33 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Which localities border Brăduleț?
The nearest to Brăduleț are Nucșoara (5.1 km), Corbi (6.3 km), Corbeni (7.2 km), Albeștii de Argeș (11 km), Cicănești (12 km).