Ciocile: population and statistics
Ciocile has a population of 2,123 (2026) across 77.3 km², or 27.5 people per km². It ranks 2,243 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −19.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,123 residents
- 77.3 km²
- 28 people/km²
Key points
Among the 44 localities in Brăila County, Ciocile ranks No. 34 by population.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 14.4% in Ciocile, compared with an average of 3.2% in Brăila County and 2.0% nationally.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 12.7 ‰ in Ciocile, compared with an average of 34.9 ‰ in Brăila County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Ciocile: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (10 businesses).
Ciocile in numbers
Where is Ciocile?
Neighbouring localities
- Miloșești9.1 km · 2,269
- Padina9.4 km · 3,413
- Traian10 km · 3,105
- Grivița10 km · 2,906
- Roșiori12 km · 2,362
- Ulmu14 km · 3,166
- Cocora15 km · 1,889
- Rușețu15 km · 3,309
All localities in Brăila County
Localities of similar size
Population of Ciocile over time
Ciocile had 2,631 residents in 2016 and 2,123 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,419 |
| 2022 | 2,348 |
| 2023 | 2,265 |
| 2024 | 2,205 |
| 2025 | 2,168 |
| 2026 | 2,123 |
Did you know?
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,831 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Miloșești, 9.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Padina (3,413 residents), 9.4 km away.
All indicators for Ciocile
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 | Ciocile | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.2 ‰ | 11.9 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,431 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.3 ‰ | 15.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 853 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.1 ‰ | 5.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,450 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.2 ‰ | 14.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 233 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ciocile | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.95 km | 4.97 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,106 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.94 ‰ | 1.08 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,695 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,193 | 145,218 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,078 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 561.9 ‰ | 462.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 832 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 40.8 m² | 45.2 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,655 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.94 ‰ | 0.72 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,187 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ciocile | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 12.7 ‰ | 34.9 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,926 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.94 ‰ | 2.25 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,606 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ciocile | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 49 ‰ | 224 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,251 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 14.4% | 3.2% | 2.3% | ranked 81 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Ciocile | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 24.0 m³ | 34.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,519 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Ciocile | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.47 ‰ | 1.91 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,623 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.47 ‰ | 0.45 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,343 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.47 ‰ | 0.80 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,097 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Ciocile | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 92 ‰ | 128 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,535 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.7 per 10,000 inh. | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 966 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Ciocile
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 trade15 · 25.0%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing8 · 13.3%
- Accommodation and food services8 · 13.3%
- Transport and storage7 · 11.7%
- Manufacturing5 · 8.3%
- Real estate5 · 8.3%
- Professional, scientific and technical3 · 5.0%
- Other service activities3 · 5.0%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)10 · 16.7%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)10 · 16.7%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services8 · 13.3%
- Food and beverage service activities8 · 13.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines5 · 8.3%
- Real estate activities5 · 8.3%
- Warehousing and transport support activities3 · 5.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ciocile?
Ciocile has 2,123 residents (2026), ranking 2,243 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Ciocile?
Ciocile covers 77.3 km², with a density of 28 people per km².
Is the population of Ciocile growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ciocile went from 2,631 to 2,123, a change of −19.3%.
Where is Ciocile?
Ciocile is in Brăila County. Latitude 44.817, longitude 27.233.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Ciocile?
In Ciocile, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 14.4% (2026), ranking 81 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ciocile?
In Ciocile, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 12.7 ‰ (2026), ranking 2,926 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Which localities border Ciocile?
The nearest to Ciocile are Miloșești (9.1 km), Padina (9.4 km), Traian (10 km), Grivița (10 km), Roșiori (12 km).