Gropeni: population and statistics
Gropeni has a population of 3,194 (2026) across 287.4 km², or 11.1 people per km². It ranks 1,451 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −6.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,194 residents
- 287.4 km²
- 11 people/km²
Key points
Among the 44 localities in Brăila County, Gropeni ranks No. 15 by population.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.06 km in Gropeni, compared with an average of 2.25 km in Brăila County and 3.05 km nationally.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: 20.0 ‰ in Gropeni, compared with an average of 14.0 ‰ in Brăila County and 11.1 ‰ nationally.
Gropeni: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (44 businesses).
Gropeni in numbers
Where is Gropeni?
Population of Gropeni over time
Gropeni had 3,416 residents in 2016 and 3,194 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,306 |
| 2022 | 3,272 |
| 2023 | 3,249 |
| 2024 | 3,234 |
| 2025 | 3,219 |
| 2026 | 3,194 |
Did you know?
- “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of localities.
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 40,249 football pitches.
- Its population density is 8.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Tichilești, 9.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Chiscani (6,694 residents), 13 km away.
All indicators for Gropeni
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 | Gropeni | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.6 ‰ | 11.9 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 696 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.8 ‰ | 15.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,430 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.5 ‰ | 5.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,256 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.0 ‰ | 14.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 311 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Gropeni | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.64 km | 4.97 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,884 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.50 ‰ | 1.08 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 727 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,564 | 145,218 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,436 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 489.7 ‰ | 462.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,523 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 58.1 m² | 45.2 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 775 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.25 ‰ | 0.72 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 985 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Gropeni | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 24.4 ‰ | 34.9 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,037 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.19 ‰ | 2.25 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,505 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Gropeni | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 71 ‰ | 224 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,567 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.3% | 3.2% | 2.3% | ranked 1,123 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Gropeni | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 32.6 m³ | 34.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,011 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.06 km | 2.25 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,535 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Gropeni | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.31 ‰ | 1.91 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,378 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.31 ‰ | 0.45 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,257 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.31 ‰ | 0.80 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,665 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Gropeni | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 85 ‰ | 128 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,829 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.1 per 10,000 inh. | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,857 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Gropeni
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 trade54 · 28.3%
- Transport and storage28 · 14.7%
- Administrative and support services18 · 9.4%
- Manufacturing15 · 7.9%
- Accommodation and food services13 · 6.8%
- Construction12 · 6.3%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing11 · 5.8%
- Real estate9 · 4.7%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)44 · 23.0%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)24 · 12.6%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines20 · 10.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities13 · 6.8%
- Specialised construction activities12 · 6.3%
- Food and beverage service activities12 · 6.3%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services10 · 5.2%
- Real estate activities9 · 4.7%
- Office administration and business support activities9 · 4.7%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities8 · 4.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gropeni?
Gropeni has 3,194 residents (2026), ranking 1,451 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Gropeni?
Gropeni covers 287.4 km², with a density of 11 people per km².
Is the population of Gropeni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Gropeni went from 3,416 to 3,194, a change of −6.5%.
Where is Gropeni?
Gropeni is in Brăila County. Latitude 45.071, longitude 27.967.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Gropeni?
In Gropeni, “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.06 km (2025), ranking 1,535 of 1,695 localities; the national median is 4.05 km.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Gropeni?
In Gropeni, “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 20.0 ‰ (2025), ranking 311 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 13.0 ‰.
Which localities border Gropeni?
The nearest to Gropeni are Tichilești (9.7 km), Chiscani (13 km), Unirea (15 km), Peceneaga (16 km), Tufești (17 km).