Măxineni: population and statistics
Măxineni has a population of 3,067 (2026) across 134.2 km², or 22.9 people per km². It ranks 1,534 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −12.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,067 residents
- 134.2 km²
- 23 people/km²
Key points
Among the 44 localities in Brăila County, Măxineni ranks No. 19 by population.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 194 ‰ in Măxineni, compared with an average of 224 ‰ in Brăila County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.98 ‰ in Măxineni, compared with an average of 2.25 ‰ in Brăila County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
Măxineni: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (44 businesses).
Măxineni in numbers
Where is Măxineni?
Population of Măxineni over time
Măxineni had 3,484 residents in 2016 and 3,067 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,254 |
| 2022 | 3,204 |
| 2023 | 3,149 |
| 2024 | 3,130 |
| 2025 | 3,100 |
| 2026 | 3,067 |
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 18,791 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Scorțaru Nou, 9.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Tudor Vladimirescu (4,839 residents), 19 km away.
All indicators for Măxineni
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 | Măxineni | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.4 ‰ | 11.9 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,582 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.4 ‰ | 15.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,557 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.9 ‰ | 5.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,073 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.3 ‰ | 14.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 993 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Măxineni | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.11 km | 4.97 km | 7.67 km | ranked 884 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.98 ‰ | 1.08 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,653 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,553 | 145,218 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,451 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 506.4 ‰ | 462.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,340 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 49.7 m² | 45.2 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,647 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.98 ‰ | 0.72 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,154 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Măxineni | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 34.2 ‰ | 34.9 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,217 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.98 ‰ | 2.25 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,574 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Măxineni | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 194 ‰ | 224 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 416 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.2% | 3.2% | 2.3% | ranked 1,627 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Măxineni | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 23.5 m³ | 34.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,558 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.05 km | 2.25 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,322 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Măxineni | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.33 ‰ | 1.91 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,277 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.33 ‰ | 0.45 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,137 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.33 ‰ | 0.80 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,579 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Măxineni | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 121 ‰ | 128 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 690 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.3 per 10,000 inh. | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,683 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Măxineni
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 trade67 · 23.6%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing39 · 13.7%
- Transport and storage39 · 13.7%
- Manufacturing26 · 9.2%
- Construction26 · 9.2%
- Administrative and support services24 · 8.5%
- Professional, scientific and technical15 · 5.3%
- Real estate14 · 4.9%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)44 · 15.5%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services39 · 13.7%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)38 · 13.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines32 · 11.3%
- Warehousing and transport support activities21 · 7.4%
- Specialised construction activities19 · 6.7%
- Manufacture of food products15 · 5.3%
- Construction of buildings14 · 4.9%
- Real estate activities14 · 4.9%
- Office administration and business support activities12 · 4.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Măxineni?
Măxineni has 3,067 residents (2026), ranking 1,534 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Măxineni?
Măxineni covers 134.2 km², with a density of 23 people per km².
Is the population of Măxineni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Măxineni went from 3,484 to 3,067, a change of −12.0%.
Where is Măxineni?
Măxineni is in Brăila County. Latitude 45.400, longitude 27.633.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Măxineni?
In Măxineni, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 194 ‰ (2024), ranking 416 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Măxineni?
In Măxineni, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.98 ‰ (2026), ranking 2,574 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
Which localities border Măxineni?
The nearest to Măxineni are Scorțaru Nou (9.6 km), Salcia Tudor (9.8 km), Independența (11 km), Gemenele (13 km), Nămoloasa (14 km).