Racovița (Brăila County): population and statistics
Racovița has a population of 923 (2026) across 50.3 km², or 18.4 people per km². It ranks 3,077 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −17.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 923 residents
- 50.3 km²
- 18 people/km²
Key points
Among the 44 localities in Brăila County, Racovița ranks No. 44 by population.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 5.4 ‰ in Racovița, compared with an average of 34.9 ‰ in Brăila County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 10.8 in Racovița, compared with an average of 2.9 per 10,000 inh. in Brăila County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Racovița in numbers
Where is Racovița?
Population of Racovița over time
Racovița had 1,118 residents in 2016 and 923 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,009 |
| 2022 | 974 |
| 2023 | 944 |
| 2024 | 937 |
| 2025 | 942 |
| 2026 | 923 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Brăila County for “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- Number 1 in Brăila County for “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,043 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.9 times lower than the national average.
All indicators for Racovița
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 | Racovița | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.2 ‰ | 11.9 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,777 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.5 ‰ | 15.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,009 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) | 23.8 ‰ | 14.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 119 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Racovița | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.08 km | 4.97 km | 7.67 km | ranked 426 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 613 | 145,218 | 10,177,161 | ranked 3,031 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 664.1 ‰ | 462.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 359 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 36.7 m² | 45.2 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,937 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Racovița | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 5.4 ‰ | 34.9 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 3,111 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.00 ‰ | 2.25 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 3,005 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Racovița | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 65 ‰ | 224 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,726 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 5.9% | 3.2% | 2.3% | ranked 554 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Racovița | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 28.2 m³ | 34.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,257 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Racovița | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.08 ‰ | 0.80 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 188 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Racovița | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 57 ‰ | 128 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,837 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.8 per 10,000 inh. | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 88 of 3,122 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Racovița?
Racovița has 923 residents (2026), ranking 3,077 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Racovița?
Racovița covers 50.3 km², with a density of 18 people per km².
Is the population of Racovița growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Racovița went from 1,118 to 923, a change of −17.4%.
Where is Racovița?
Racovița is in Brăila County. Latitude 45.301, longitude 27.461.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Racovița?
In Racovița, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 5.4 ‰ (2026), ranking 3,111 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Racovița?
In Racovița, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 10.8 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 88 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Which localities border Racovița?
The nearest to Racovița are Râmnicelu (5.9 km), Grădiștea (7.2 km), Șuțești (7.3 km), Salcia Tudor (8.5 km), Vâlcelele (10 km).