Grădiștea (Brăila County): population and statistics
Grădiștea has a population of 1,984 (2026) across 64.6 km², or 30.7 people per km². It ranks 2,338 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −11.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,984 residents
- 64.6 km²
- 31 people/km²
Key points
Among the 44 localities in Brăila County, Grădiștea ranks No. 35 by population.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 26.5 m² in Grădiștea, compared with an average of 45.2 m² in Brăila County and 51.1 m² nationally.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 185 ‰ in Grădiștea, compared with an average of 128 ‰ in Brăila County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Grădiștea: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (15 businesses).
Grădiștea in numbers
Where is Grădiștea?
Population of Grădiștea over time
Grădiștea had 2,229 residents in 2016 and 1,984 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,084 |
| 2022 | 2,054 |
| 2023 | 2,029 |
| 2024 | 2,008 |
| 2025 | 1,997 |
| 2026 | 1,984 |
Did you know?
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,042 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Racovița, 7.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Șuțești (4,268 residents), 8.8 km away.
All indicators for Grădiștea
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 | Grădiștea | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.1 ‰ | 11.9 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,356 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.2 ‰ | 15.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 868 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.6 ‰ | 5.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,716 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.1 ‰ | 14.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,162 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Grădiștea | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.58 km | 4.97 km | 7.67 km | ranked 973 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,033 | 145,218 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,376 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 520.7 ‰ | 462.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,189 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 26.5 m² | 45.2 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 3,151 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Grădiștea | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 16.1 ‰ | 34.9 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,741 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.02 ‰ | 2.25 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,641 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Grădiștea | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 37 ‰ | 224 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,708 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 10.6% | 3.2% | 2.3% | ranked 191 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Grădiștea | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 26.7 m³ | 34.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,360 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Grădiștea | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.50 ‰ | 1.91 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,496 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.50 ‰ | 0.45 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,171 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Grădiștea | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 185 ‰ | 128 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 165 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.0 per 10,000 inh. | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 867 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Grădiștea
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 trade20 · 26.7%
- Accommodation and food services9 · 12.0%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing7 · 9.3%
- Manufacturing7 · 9.3%
- Transport and storage6 · 8.0%
- Administrative and support services5 · 6.7%
- Construction4 · 5.3%
- Real estate4 · 5.3%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)15 · 20.0%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)13 · 17.3%
- Food and beverage service activities9 · 12.0%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services5 · 6.7%
- Construction of buildings4 · 5.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines4 · 5.3%
- Warehousing and transport support activities4 · 5.3%
- Real estate activities4 · 5.3%
- Specialised construction activities3 · 4.0%
- Office administration and business support activities3 · 4.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Grădiștea?
Grădiștea has 1,984 residents (2026), ranking 2,338 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Grădiștea?
Grădiștea covers 64.6 km², with a density of 31 people per km².
Is the population of Grădiștea growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Grădiștea went from 2,229 to 1,984, a change of −11.0%.
Where is Grădiștea?
Grădiștea is in Brăila County. Latitude 45.267, longitude 27.383.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Grădiștea?
In Grădiștea, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 26.5 m² (2025), ranking 3,151 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Grădiștea?
In Grădiștea, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 185 ‰ (2025), ranking 165 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Which localities border Grădiștea?
The nearest to Grădiștea are Racovița (7.2 km), Balta Albă (8.7 km), Șuțești (8.8 km), Vâlcelele (8.9 km), Râmnicelu (12 km).