Braniștea (Bistrița-Năsăud County): population and statistics
Braniștea has a population of 2,817 (2026) across 42.5 km², or 66.3 people per km². It ranks 1,707 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −10.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,817 residents
- 42.5 km²
- 66 people/km²
Key points
Among the 62 localities in Bistrița-Năsăud County, Braniștea ranks No. 33 by population.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 6.7 ‰ in Braniștea, compared with an average of 14.7 ‰ in Bistrița-Năsăud County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 67.8 m² in Braniștea, compared with an average of 58.8 m² in Bistrița-Năsăud County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Braniștea: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (40 businesses).
Braniștea in numbers
Where is Braniștea?
Population of Braniștea over time
Braniștea had 3,162 residents in 2016 and 2,817 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,966 |
| 2022 | 2,900 |
| 2023 | 2,890 |
| 2024 | 2,866 |
| 2025 | 2,841 |
| 2026 | 2,817 |
Did you know?
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,951 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Unguraș, 6.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Beclean (12,119 residents), 8.4 km away.
All indicators for Braniștea
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 | Braniștea | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.2 ‰ | 12.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 3,011 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.7 ‰ | 14.7 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 3,143 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.5 ‰ | 8.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,970 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.2 ‰ | 9.4 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,251 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Braniștea | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.05 km | 5.45 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,239 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.48 ‰ | 2.26 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 735 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,491 | 149,945 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,550 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 529.3 ‰ | 465.5 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,102 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 67.8 m² | 58.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 236 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.77 ‰ | 3.83 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 728 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Braniștea | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 35.9 ‰ | 50.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,089 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.13 ‰ | 3.62 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,552 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Braniștea | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 67 ‰ | 215 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,656 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.3% | 1.9% | 2.3% | ranked 2,207 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Braniștea | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 16.3 m³ | 31.0 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,045 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.80 km | 4.22 km | 4.05 km | ranked 900 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Braniștea | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.35 ‰ | 1.67 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,192 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.35 ‰ | 0.45 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,040 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.71 ‰ | 0.74 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 539 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Braniștea | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 55 ‰ | 158 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,876 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 366 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Braniștea
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 trade52 · 24.0%
- Construction34 · 15.7%
- Transport and storage23 · 10.6%
- Manufacturing22 · 10.1%
- Administrative and support services20 · 9.2%
- Accommodation and food services16 · 7.4%
- Professional, scientific and technical16 · 7.4%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing10 · 4.6%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)40 · 18.4%
- Specialised construction activities30 · 13.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)26 · 12.0%
- Construction of buildings21 · 9.7%
- Civil engineering16 · 7.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines15 · 6.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities15 · 6.9%
- Food and beverage service activities14 · 6.5%
- Rental and leasing activities11 · 5.1%
- Manufacture of food products9 · 4.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Braniștea?
Braniștea has 2,817 residents (2026), ranking 1,707 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Braniștea?
Braniștea covers 42.5 km², with a density of 66 people per km².
Is the population of Braniștea growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Braniștea went from 3,162 to 2,817, a change of −10.9%.
Where is Braniștea?
Braniștea is in Bistrița-Năsăud County. Latitude 47.155, longitude 24.075.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Braniștea?
In Braniștea, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 6.7 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,143 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Braniștea?
In Braniștea, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 67.8 m² (2025), ranking 236 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Which localities border Braniștea?
The nearest to Braniștea are Unguraș (6.6 km), Uriu (6.6 km), Beclean (8.4 km), Mica (8.6 km), Petru Rareș (8.7 km).