Jirlău: population and statistics
Jirlău has a population of 2,888 (2026) across 52.2 km², or 55.3 people per km². It ranks 1,656 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −10.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,888 residents
- 52.2 km²
- 55 people/km²
Key points
Among the 44 localities in Brăila County, Jirlău ranks No. 22 by population.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 17.3% in Jirlău, compared with an average of 3.2% in Brăila County and 2.0% nationally.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.52 km in Jirlău, compared with an average of 2.25 km in Brăila County and 3.05 km nationally.
Jirlău: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (20 businesses).
Jirlău in numbers
Where is Jirlău?
Population of Jirlău over time
Jirlău had 3,225 residents in 2016 and 2,888 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,989 |
| 2022 | 2,952 |
| 2023 | 2,915 |
| 2024 | 2,912 |
| 2025 | 2,919 |
| 2026 | 2,888 |
Did you know?
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,315 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Robeasca, 2.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Cochirleanca (5,005 residents), 11 km away.
All indicators for Jirlău
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 | Jirlău | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.1 ‰ | 11.9 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,452 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.1 ‰ | 15.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,911 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.8 ‰ | 5.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,589 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.3 ‰ | 14.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 626 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Jirlău | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.31 km | 4.97 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,220 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,297 | 145,218 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,886 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 449.1 ‰ | 462.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,031 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 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.35 ‰ | 0.72 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,712 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Jirlău | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 14.2 ‰ | 34.9 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,853 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.73 ‰ | 2.25 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,911 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Jirlău | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 39 ‰ | 224 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,641 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 17.3% | 3.2% | 2.3% | ranked 47 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Jirlău | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 23.9 m³ | 34.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,532 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.52 km | 2.25 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,620 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Jirlău | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.35 ‰ | 1.91 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,192 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.35 ‰ | 0.45 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,040 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.69 ‰ | 0.80 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 567 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Jirlău | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 101 ‰ | 128 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,236 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,575 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Jirlău
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 trade24 · 24.5%
- Manufacturing14 · 14.3%
- Administrative and support services9 · 9.2%
- Transport and storage8 · 8.2%
- Accommodation and food services7 · 7.1%
- Real estate6 · 6.1%
- Professional, scientific and technical5 · 5.1%
- Construction4 · 4.1%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)20 · 20.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)12 · 12.2%
- Food and beverage service activities7 · 7.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines6 · 6.1%
- Real estate activities6 · 6.1%
- Office administration and business support activities6 · 6.1%
- Manufacture of food products5 · 5.1%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles5 · 5.1%
- Specialised construction activities4 · 4.1%
- Education4 · 4.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Jirlău?
Jirlău has 2,888 residents (2026), ranking 1,656 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Jirlău?
Jirlău covers 52.2 km², with a density of 55 people per km².
Is the population of Jirlău growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Jirlău went from 3,225 to 2,888, a change of −10.4%.
Where is Jirlău?
Jirlău is in Brăila County. Latitude 45.167, longitude 27.167.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Jirlău?
In Jirlău, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 17.3% (2026), ranking 47 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Jirlău?
In Jirlău, “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.52 km (2025), ranking 1,620 of 1,695 localities; the national median is 4.05 km.
Which localities border Jirlău?
The nearest to Jirlău are Robeasca (2.6 km), Galbenu (5.6 km), Vișani (11 km), Cochirleanca (11 km), Bălăceanu (11 km).