Gemenele: population and statistics
Gemenele has a population of 1,618 (2026) across 44.9 km², or 36.0 people per km². It ranks 2,644 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −12.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,618 residents
- 44.9 km²
- 36 people/km²
Key points
Among the 44 localities in Brăila County, Gemenele ranks No. 40 by population.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: 24.7 ‰ in Gemenele, compared with an average of 14.0 ‰ in Brăila County and 11.1 ‰ nationally.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.62 ‰ in Gemenele, compared with an average of 2.25 ‰ in Brăila County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
Gemenele: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (11 businesses).
Gemenele in numbers
Where is Gemenele?
Population of Gemenele over time
Gemenele had 1,838 residents in 2016 and 1,618 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,748 |
| 2022 | 1,710 |
| 2023 | 1,685 |
| 2024 | 1,667 |
| 2025 | 1,637 |
| 2026 | 1,618 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Brăila County for “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,291 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Scorțaru Nou, 3.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Movila Miresii (3,961 residents), 10 km away.
All indicators for Gemenele
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 | Gemenele | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.9 ‰ | 11.9 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,201 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.5 ‰ | 15.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,965 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.9 ‰ | 5.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,547 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 24.7 ‰ | 14.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 83 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Gemenele | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.89 km | 4.97 km | 7.67 km | ranked 922 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.85 ‰ | 1.08 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,041 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 865 | 145,218 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,696 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 534.6 ‰ | 462.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,046 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 46.9 m² | 45.2 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,983 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.24 ‰ | 0.72 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 990 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Gemenele | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 19.8 ‰ | 34.9 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,441 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.62 ‰ | 2.25 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,838 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Gemenele | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 67 ‰ | 224 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,656 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 4.4% | 3.2% | 2.3% | ranked 813 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Gemenele | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 29.7 m³ | 34.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,148 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Gemenele | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.62 ‰ | 1.91 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,111 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.62 ‰ | 0.45 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 700 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Gemenele | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 109 ‰ | 128 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 973 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.2 per 10,000 inh. | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 538 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Gemenele
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 trade17 · 23.6%
- Transport and storage14 · 19.4%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing8 · 11.1%
- Construction7 · 9.7%
- Administrative and support services7 · 9.7%
- Manufacturing6 · 8.3%
- Accommodation and food services5 · 6.9%
- Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply3 · 4.2%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)11 · 15.3%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)11 · 15.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines11 · 15.3%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services8 · 11.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities7 · 9.7%
- Specialised construction activities6 · 8.3%
- Office administration and business support activities6 · 8.3%
- Food and beverage service activities4 · 5.6%
- Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply3 · 4.2%
- Construction of buildings3 · 4.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gemenele?
Gemenele has 1,618 residents (2026), ranking 2,644 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Gemenele?
Gemenele covers 44.9 km², with a density of 36 people per km².
Is the population of Gemenele growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Gemenele went from 1,838 to 1,618, a change of −12.0%.
Where is Gemenele?
Gemenele is in Brăila County. Latitude 45.283, longitude 27.617.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Gemenele?
In Gemenele, “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 24.7 ‰ (2025), ranking 83 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 13.0 ‰.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Gemenele?
In Gemenele, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.62 ‰ (2026), ranking 2,838 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
Which localities border Gemenele?
The nearest to Gemenele are Scorțaru Nou (3.9 km), Râmnicelu (6.5 km), Romanu (9.1 km), Movila Miresii (10 km), Șuțești (11 km).