Frecăței (Brăila County): population and statistics
Frecăței has a population of 1,258 (2026) across 429.8 km², or 2.9 people per km². It ranks 2,908 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −11.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,258 residents
- 429.8 km²
- 3 people/km²
Key points
Among the 44 localities in Brăila County, Frecăței ranks No. 42 by population.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 7.9 in Frecăței, compared with an average of 2.9 per 10,000 inh. in Brăila County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Frecăței: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (9 businesses).
Frecăței in numbers
Where is Frecăței?
Neighbouring localities
- Ostrov7.1 km · 1,822
- Dăeni9.0 km · 1,803
- Mărașu10 km · 2,345
- Peceneaga14 km · 1,562
- Gârliciu15 km · 1,459
- Dorobanțu17 km · 1,230
- Ciobanu20 km · 3,437
- Stăncuța20 km · 3,099
All localities in Brăila County
Localities of similar size
Population of Frecăței over time
Frecăței had 1,416 residents in 2016 and 1,258 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,340 |
| 2022 | 1,309 |
| 2023 | 1,293 |
| 2024 | 1,279 |
| 2025 | 1,254 |
| 2026 | 1,258 |
Did you know?
- “Existing dwellings”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 60,192 football pitches.
- Its population density is 31.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Ostrov, 7.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Mărașu (2,345 residents), 10 km away.
All indicators for Frecăței
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 | Frecăței | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.7 ‰ | 11.9 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,428 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.9 ‰ | 15.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,900 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.1 ‰ | 5.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 266 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.5 ‰ | 14.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,673 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Frecăței | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.49 km | 4.97 km | 7.67 km | ranked 242 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.79 ‰ | 1.08 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,851 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 580 | 145,218 | 10,177,161 | ranked 3,058 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 461.0 ‰ | 462.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,880 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 60.5 m² | 45.2 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 610 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Frecăței | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 19.9 ‰ | 34.9 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,433 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.18 ‰ | 2.25 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 826 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Frecăței | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 86 ‰ | 224 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,242 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 4.2% | 3.2% | 2.3% | ranked 860 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Frecăței | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 29.4 m³ | 34.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,164 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Frecăței | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.79 ‰ | 1.91 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 724 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.79 ‰ | 0.45 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 315 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Frecăței | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 133 ‰ | 128 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 509 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.9 per 10,000 inh. | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 266 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Frecăței
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 · 36.6%
- Transport and storage7 · 17.1%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing5 · 12.2%
- Construction3 · 7.3%
- Accommodation and food services3 · 7.3%
Most common activities
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Frecăței?
Frecăței has 1,258 residents (2026), ranking 2,908 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Frecăței?
Frecăței covers 429.8 km², with a density of 3 people per km².
Is the population of Frecăței growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Frecăței went from 1,416 to 1,258, a change of −11.2%.
Where is Frecăței?
Frecăței is in Brăila County. Latitude 44.894, longitude 28.084.
Existing dwellings: what is the figure for Frecăței?
In Frecăței, “Existing dwellings” stands at 580 (2025), ranking 3,058 of 3,181 localities; the national median is 1,464.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Frecăței?
In Frecăței, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 7.9 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 266 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Which localities border Frecăței?
The nearest to Frecăței are Ostrov (7.1 km), Dăeni (9.0 km), Mărașu (10 km), Peceneaga (14 km), Gârliciu (15 km).