Chiscani: population and statistics
Chiscani has a population of 6,694 (2026) across 105.8 km², or 63.3 people per km². It ranks 469 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +15.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 6,694 residents
- 105.8 km²
- 63 people/km²
Key points
Among the 44 localities in Brăila County, Chiscani ranks No. 3 by population.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.15 ‰ in Chiscani, compared with an average of 0.45 ‰ in Brăila County and 0.60 ‰ nationally.
Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant: 20.5 nights in Chiscani, compared with an average of 1.2 nights in Brăila County and 2.0 nights nationally.
Chiscani: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (121 businesses).
Chiscani in numbers
Where is Chiscani?
Population of Chiscani over time
Chiscani had 5,794 residents in 2016 and 6,694 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,472 |
| 2022 | 6,519 |
| 2023 | 6,573 |
| 2024 | 6,597 |
| 2025 | 6,657 |
| 2026 | 6,694 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Brăila County for “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”.
- Number 1 in Brăila County for “Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant”.
- “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 14,818 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Tichilești, 5.7 km away.
All indicators for Chiscani
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 | Chiscani | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 26.9 ‰ | 11.9 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 335 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.5 ‰ | 15.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,525 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.3 ‰ | 5.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,881 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.9 ‰ | 14.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,234 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Chiscani | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.07 km | 4.97 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,262 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.90 ‰ | 1.08 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,740 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 3,108 | 145,218 | 10,177,161 | ranked 427 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 464.3 ‰ | 462.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,840 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 59.8 m² | 45.2 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 657 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.73 ‰ | 0.72 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 283 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Chiscani | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.72 km | 2.46 km | 6.17 km | ranked 267 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 459 m³ | 2,621 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 193 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Chiscani | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 48.6 ‰ | 34.9 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 537 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.29 ‰ | 2.25 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 768 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Chiscani | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 192 ‰ | 224 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 421 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.8% | 3.2% | 2.3% | ranked 1,853 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Chiscani | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 20.5 nights | 1.2 | 0.4 | ranked 33 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4,241 ‰ | 446 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 55 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 211.5 ‰ | 14.3 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 58 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Chiscani | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 52.1 m³ | 34.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 372 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.08 km | 2.25 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,313 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Chiscani | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.60 ‰ | 1.91 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,166 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.15 ‰ | 0.45 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,733 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.75 ‰ | 0.80 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 476 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Chiscani | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 51 ‰ | 128 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,943 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.5 per 10,000 inh. | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,929 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Chiscani
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 trade188 · 21.2%
- Administrative and support services104 · 11.8%
- Transport and storage91 · 10.3%
- Manufacturing77 · 8.7%
- Construction70 · 7.9%
- Professional, scientific and technical68 · 7.7%
- Real estate52 · 5.9%
- Accommodation and food services46 · 5.2%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)121 · 13.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)120 · 13.6%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines65 · 7.3%
- Specialised construction activities63 · 7.1%
- Real estate activities52 · 5.9%
- Office administration and business support activities50 · 5.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities46 · 5.2%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities43 · 4.9%
- Construction of buildings37 · 4.2%
- Food and beverage service activities37 · 4.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Chiscani?
Chiscani has 6,694 residents (2026), ranking 469 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Chiscani?
Chiscani covers 105.8 km², with a density of 63 people per km².
Is the population of Chiscani growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Chiscani went from 5,794 to 6,694, a change of +15.5%.
Where is Chiscani?
Chiscani is in Brăila County. Latitude 45.183, longitude 27.933.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Chiscani?
In Chiscani, “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.15 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,733 of 2,807 localities; the national median is 0.46 ‰.
Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant: what is the figure for Chiscani?
In Chiscani, “Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant” stands at 20.5 nights (2025), ranking 33 of 1,250 localities; the national median is 0.4 nights.
Which localities border Chiscani?
The nearest to Chiscani are Tichilești (5.7 km), Cazasu (9.5 km), Brăila (9.7 km), Gropeni (13 km), Siliștea (14 km).