Bărăganul: population and statistics
Bărăganul has a population of 2,794 (2026) across 72.9 km², or 38.3 people per km². It ranks 1,729 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −12.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,794 residents
- 72.9 km²
- 38 people/km²
Key points
Among the 44 localities in Brăila County, Bărăganul ranks No. 25 by population.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 17.9 ‰ in Bărăganul, compared with an average of 34.9 ‰ in Brăila County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 15.7 m³ in Bărăganul, compared with an average of 34.3 m³ in Brăila County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Bărăganul: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (23 businesses).
Bărăganul in numbers
Where is Bărăganul?
Population of Bărăganul over time
Bărăganul had 3,197 residents in 2016 and 2,794 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,966 |
| 2022 | 2,898 |
| 2023 | 2,872 |
| 2024 | 2,847 |
| 2025 | 2,813 |
| 2026 | 2,794 |
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,206 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Valea Ciorii, 8.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Însurăței (6,580 residents), 14 km away.
All indicators for Bărăganul
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 | Bărăganul | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.5 ‰ | 11.9 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 713 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.7 ‰ | 15.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 977 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.5 ‰ | 5.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,256 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.8 ‰ | 14.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 697 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bărăganul | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.74 km | 4.97 km | 7.67 km | ranked 789 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.43 ‰ | 1.08 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,276 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,413 | 145,218 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,682 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 505.7 ‰ | 462.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,349 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 44.5 m² | 45.2 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,285 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.51 ‰ | 0.72 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 493 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bărăganul | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 17.9 ‰ | 34.9 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,602 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.79 ‰ | 2.25 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,862 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bărăganul | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 47 ‰ | 224 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,331 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 5.0% | 3.2% | 2.3% | ranked 708 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Bărăganul | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 15.7 m³ | 34.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,081 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Bărăganul | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.36 ‰ | 1.91 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,148 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.36 ‰ | 0.45 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,992 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.36 ‰ | 0.80 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,479 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Bărăganul | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 94 ‰ | 128 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,468 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,518 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Bărăganul
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 trade33 · 31.7%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing17 · 16.3%
- Accommodation and food services13 · 12.5%
- Transport and storage10 · 9.6%
- Administrative and support services8 · 7.7%
- Construction7 · 6.7%
- Real estate5 · 4.8%
- Manufacturing4 · 3.8%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)23 · 22.1%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services17 · 16.3%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)15 · 14.4%
- Food and beverage service activities13 · 12.5%
- Specialised construction activities7 · 6.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines7 · 6.7%
- Warehousing and transport support activities7 · 6.7%
- Construction of buildings5 · 4.8%
- Real estate activities5 · 4.8%
- Rental and leasing activities4 · 3.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bărăganul?
Bărăganul has 2,794 residents (2026), ranking 1,729 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Bărăganul?
Bărăganul covers 72.9 km², with a density of 38 people per km².
Is the population of Bărăganul growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bărăganul went from 3,197 to 2,794, a change of −12.6%.
Where is Bărăganul?
Bărăganul is in Brăila County. Latitude 44.811, longitude 27.515.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bărăganul?
In Bărăganul, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 17.9 ‰ (2026), ranking 2,602 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Bărăganul?
In Bărăganul, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 15.7 m³ (2025), ranking 2,081 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Which localities border Bărăganul?
The nearest to Bărăganul are Valea Ciorii (8.7 km), Victoria (9.7 km), Dudești (9.9 km), Scânteia (10 km), Roșiori (10 km).