Mărașu: population and statistics
Mărașu has a population of 2,345 (2026) across 196.9 km², or 11.9 people per km². It ranks 2,040 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −19.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,345 residents
- 196.9 km²
- 12 people/km²
Key points
Among the 44 localities in Brăila County, Mărașu ranks No. 28 by population.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 12.4 ‰ in Mărașu, compared with an average of 34.9 ‰ in Brăila County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 33 ‰ in Mărașu, compared with an average of 224 ‰ in Brăila County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Mărașu: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (12 businesses).
Mărașu in numbers
Where is Mărașu?
Population of Mărașu over time
Mărașu had 2,894 residents in 2016 and 2,345 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,606 |
| 2022 | 2,539 |
| 2023 | 2,470 |
| 2024 | 2,428 |
| 2025 | 2,385 |
| 2026 | 2,345 |
Did you know?
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 27,574 football pitches.
- Its population density is 7.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Frecăței, 10.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Hârșova (10,429 residents), 19 km away.
All indicators for Mărașu
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 | Mărașu | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.8 ‰ | 11.9 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,818 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.3 ‰ | 15.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,290 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.1 ‰ | 5.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,462 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.5 ‰ | 14.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,176 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Mărașu | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,204 | 145,218 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,048 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 513.4 ‰ | 462.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,273 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 42.4 m² | 45.2 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,506 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.43 ‰ | 0.72 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,629 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Mărașu | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 12.4 ‰ | 34.9 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,948 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.71 ‰ | 2.25 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,931 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Mărașu | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 33 ‰ | 224 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,845 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.1% | 3.2% | 2.3% | ranked 2,352 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Mărașu | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.4 ‰ | 14.3 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,183 of 1,362 |
Health
| Indicator | Mărașu | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.43 ‰ | 1.91 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,816 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.43 ‰ | 0.45 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,591 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.43 ‰ | 0.80 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,238 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Mărașu | 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) | 4.3 per 10,000 inh. | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,157 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Mărașu
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 trade14 · 24.1%
- Administrative and support services9 · 15.5%
- Transport and storage8 · 13.8%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing6 · 10.3%
- Accommodation and food services5 · 8.6%
- Construction4 · 6.9%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation4 · 6.9%
- Other service activities4 · 6.9%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)12 · 20.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)9 · 15.5%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services6 · 10.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines6 · 10.3%
- Specialised construction activities4 · 6.9%
- Food and beverage service activities4 · 6.9%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities4 · 6.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities3 · 5.2%
- Rental and leasing activities3 · 5.2%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities3 · 5.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Mărașu?
Mărașu has 2,345 residents (2026), ranking 2,040 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Mărașu?
Mărașu covers 196.9 km², with a density of 12 people per km².
Is the population of Mărașu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Mărașu went from 2,894 to 2,345, a change of −19.0%.
Where is Mărașu?
Mărașu is in Brăila County. Latitude 44.850, longitude 27.967.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Mărașu?
In Mărașu, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 12.4 ‰ (2026), ranking 2,948 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Mărașu?
In Mărașu, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 33 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,845 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Which localities border Mărașu?
The nearest to Mărașu are Frecăței (10 km), Dăeni (15 km), Stăncuța (15 km), Gârliciu (15 km), Ciobanu (15 km).