Mircea Vodă (Brăila County): population and statistics
Mircea Vodă has a population of 2,926 (2026) across 106.4 km², or 27.5 people per km². It ranks 1,638 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −11.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,926 residents
- 106.4 km²
- 28 people/km²
Key points
Among the 44 localities in Brăila County, Mircea Vodă ranks No. 20 by population.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.34 ‰ in Mircea Vodă, compared with an average of 1.08 ‰ in Brăila County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
Mircea Vodă: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (25 businesses).
Mircea Vodă in numbers
Where is Mircea Vodă?
Population of Mircea Vodă over time
Mircea Vodă had 3,320 residents in 2016 and 2,926 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,087 |
| 2022 | 3,060 |
| 2023 | 3,058 |
| 2024 | 3,001 |
| 2025 | 2,958 |
| 2026 | 2,926 |
Did you know?
- “Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 14,908 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Surdila-Găiseanca, 4.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Ianca (10,053 residents), 8.7 km away.
All indicators for Mircea Vodă
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 | Mircea Vodă | 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) | 6.5 ‰ | 5.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,782 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.7 ‰ | 14.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,136 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Mircea Vodă | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.91 km | 4.97 km | 7.67 km | ranked 921 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.34 ‰ | 1.08 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,303 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,413 | 145,218 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,682 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 482.9 ‰ | 462.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,612 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 39.9 m² | 45.2 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,727 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.68 ‰ | 0.72 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,380 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Mircea Vodă | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 19 m³ | 2,621 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 976 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Mircea Vodă | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 18.8 ‰ | 34.9 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,520 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 | Mircea Vodă | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 50 ‰ | 224 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,207 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 4.2% | 3.2% | 2.3% | ranked 860 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Mircea Vodă | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 24.6 m³ | 34.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,470 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Mircea Vodă | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.34 ‰ | 1.91 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,242 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.34 ‰ | 0.45 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,097 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.68 ‰ | 0.80 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 585 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Mircea Vodă | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 90 ‰ | 128 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,609 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,642 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Mircea Vodă
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 trade28 · 21.2%
- Transport and storage17 · 12.9%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing12 · 9.1%
- Manufacturing12 · 9.1%
- Professional, scientific and technical12 · 9.1%
- Accommodation and food services9 · 6.8%
- Administrative and support services8 · 6.1%
- Construction7 · 5.3%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)25 · 18.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)14 · 10.6%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services12 · 9.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines11 · 8.3%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities10 · 7.6%
- Food and beverage service activities8 · 6.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities7 · 5.3%
- Specialised construction activities6 · 4.5%
- Real estate activities6 · 4.5%
- Head offices and management consultancy6 · 4.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Mircea Vodă?
Mircea Vodă has 2,926 residents (2026), ranking 1,638 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Mircea Vodă?
Mircea Vodă covers 106.4 km², with a density of 28 people per km².
Is the population of Mircea Vodă growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Mircea Vodă went from 3,320 to 2,926, a change of −11.9%.
Where is Mircea Vodă?
Mircea Vodă is in Brăila County. Latitude 45.117, longitude 27.367.
Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Mircea Vodă?
In Mircea Vodă, “Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 19 m³ (2025), ranking 976 of 1,023 localities; the national median is 269 m³.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Mircea Vodă?
In Mircea Vodă, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.34 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,303 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
Which localities border Mircea Vodă?
The nearest to Mircea Vodă are Surdila-Găiseanca (4.7 km), Vișani (7.9 km), Făurei (8.2 km), Ianca (8.7 km), Surdila-Greci (10 km).