Brăești (Botoșani County): population and statistics
Brăești has a population of 2,034 (2026) across 52.2 km², or 39.0 people per km². It ranks 2,307 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −4.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,034 residents
- 52.2 km²
- 39 people/km²
Key points
Among the 78 localities in Botoșani County, Brăești ranks No. 68 by population.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.47 ‰ in Brăești, compared with an average of 0.71 ‰ in Botoșani County and 1.08 ‰ nationally.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 26.5 ‰ in Brăești, compared with an average of 21.4 ‰ in Botoșani County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Brăești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (14 businesses).
Brăești in numbers
Where is Brăești?
Population of Brăești over time
Brăești had 2,121 residents in 2016 and 2,034 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,078 |
| 2022 | 2,067 |
| 2023 | 2,057 |
| 2024 | 2,075 |
| 2025 | 2,073 |
| 2026 | 2,034 |
Did you know?
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,307 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Leorda, 4.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Vârfu Câmpului (11,892 residents), 7.0 km away.
All indicators for Brăești
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 | Brăești | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.8 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,292 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 26.5 ‰ | 21.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 176 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.9 ‰ | 6.6 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,550 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.8 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,352 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Brăești | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.74 km | 4.53 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,583 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.98 ‰ | 1.50 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,653 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,091 | 200,320 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,272 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 536.4 ‰ | 442.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,027 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 50.1 m² | 47.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,600 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.42 ‰ | 2.01 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 227 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Brăești | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 17.7 ‰ | 21.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,617 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.47 ‰ | 1.54 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,178 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Brăești | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 35 ‰ | 133 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,784 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.5% | 1.5% | 2.3% | ranked 1,062 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Brăești | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 16.7 m³ | 20.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,015 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Brăești | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.49 ‰ | 1.60 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,533 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.49 ‰ | 0.36 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,219 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.47 ‰ | 0.71 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 68 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Brăești | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 110 ‰ | 130 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 945 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.9 per 10,000 inh. | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 895 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Brăești
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 trade17 · 21.5%
- Transport and storage11 · 13.9%
- Manufacturing9 · 11.4%
- Accommodation and food services9 · 11.4%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing8 · 10.1%
- Construction8 · 10.1%
- Administrative and support services7 · 8.9%
- Professional, scientific and technical4 · 5.1%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)14 · 17.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines9 · 11.4%
- Food and beverage service activities9 · 11.4%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services7 · 8.9%
- Specialised construction activities7 · 8.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)7 · 8.9%
- Civil engineering6 · 7.6%
- Manufacture of food products5 · 6.3%
- Warehousing and transport support activities5 · 6.3%
- Office administration and business support activities4 · 5.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Brăești?
Brăești has 2,034 residents (2026), ranking 2,307 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Brăești?
Brăești covers 52.2 km², with a density of 39 people per km².
Is the population of Brăești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Brăești went from 2,121 to 2,034, a change of −4.1%.
Where is Brăești?
Brăești is in Botoșani County. Latitude 47.857, longitude 26.432.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Brăești?
In Brăești, “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.47 ‰ (2024), ranking 68 of 2,248 localities; the national median is 0.47 ‰.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Brăești?
In Brăești, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 26.5 ‰ (2025), ranking 176 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Which localities border Brăești?
The nearest to Brăești are Leorda (4.4 km), Văculești (5.5 km), Vârfu Câmpului (7.0 km), Bucecea (10 km), Roma (11 km).