Cireșu (Brăila County): population and statistics
Cireșu has a population of 2,543 (2026) across 109.1 km², or 23.3 people per km². It ranks 1,890 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −17.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,543 residents
- 109.1 km²
- 23 people/km²
Key points
Among the 44 localities in Brăila County, Cireșu ranks No. 26 by population.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 2.4 ‰ in Cireșu, compared with an average of 5.1 ‰ in Brăila County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 41.2 m² in Cireșu, compared with an average of 45.2 m² in Brăila County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Cireșu: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (23 businesses).
Cireșu in numbers
Where is Cireșu?
Population of Cireșu over time
Cireșu had 3,090 residents in 2016 and 2,543 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,795 |
| 2022 | 2,768 |
| 2023 | 2,703 |
| 2024 | 2,627 |
| 2025 | 2,595 |
| 2026 | 2,543 |
Did you know?
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 15,280 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Zăvoaia, 5.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Ianca (10,053 residents), 15 km away.
All indicators for Cireșu
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 | Cireșu | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.8 ‰ | 11.9 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,818 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.2 ‰ | 15.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,354 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.4 ‰ | 5.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 3,103 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.3 ‰ | 14.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 371 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Cireșu | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,291 | 145,218 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,902 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 507.7 ‰ | 462.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,326 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 41.2 m² | 45.2 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,615 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Cireșu | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 20.8 ‰ | 34.9 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,353 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.57 ‰ | 2.25 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,080 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Cireșu | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 62 ‰ | 224 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,817 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 6.0% | 3.2% | 2.3% | ranked 538 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Cireșu | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.39 ‰ | 1.91 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,004 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.39 ‰ | 0.45 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,826 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.39 ‰ | 0.80 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,367 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Cireșu | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 120 ‰ | 128 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 704 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.9 per 10,000 inh. | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,351 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Cireșu
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 · 26.0%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing19 · 15.0%
- Manufacturing13 · 10.2%
- Construction13 · 10.2%
- Transport and storage10 · 7.9%
- Accommodation and food services10 · 7.9%
- Real estate5 · 3.9%
- Administrative and support services5 · 3.9%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)23 · 18.1%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)20 · 15.7%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services19 · 15.0%
- Specialised construction activities12 · 9.4%
- Food and beverage service activities10 · 7.9%
- Manufacture of food products8 · 6.3%
- Warehousing and transport support activities8 · 6.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines6 · 4.7%
- Construction of buildings5 · 3.9%
- Real estate activities5 · 3.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Cireșu?
Cireșu has 2,543 residents (2026), ranking 1,890 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Cireșu?
Cireșu covers 109.1 km², with a density of 23 people per km².
Is the population of Cireșu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Cireșu went from 3,090 to 2,543, a change of −17.7%.
Where is Cireșu?
Cireșu is in Brăila County. Latitude 45.001, longitude 27.448.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Cireșu?
In Cireșu, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 2.4 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,103 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Cireșu?
In Cireșu, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 41.2 m² (2025), ranking 2,615 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Which localities border Cireșu?
The nearest to Cireșu are Zăvoaia (5.7 km), Dudești (13 km), Bordei Verde (13 km), Ulmu (13 km), Surdila-Găiseanca (14 km).