Râmnicelu (Brăila County): population and statistics
Râmnicelu has a population of 1,807 (2026) across 79.0 km², or 22.9 people per km². It ranks 2,505 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −11.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,807 residents
- 79.0 km²
- 23 people/km²
Key points
Among the 44 localities in Brăila County, Râmnicelu ranks No. 38 by population.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: 23.8 ‰ in Râmnicelu, compared with an average of 14.0 ‰ in Brăila County and 11.1 ‰ nationally.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 37.6 m² in Râmnicelu, compared with an average of 45.2 m² in Brăila County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Râmnicelu: the most common activity among active businesses is Land transport and transport via pipelines (12 businesses).
Râmnicelu in numbers
Where is Râmnicelu?
Population of Râmnicelu over time
Râmnicelu had 2,030 residents in 2016 and 1,807 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,929 |
| 2022 | 1,912 |
| 2023 | 1,887 |
| 2024 | 1,883 |
| 2025 | 1,848 |
| 2026 | 1,807 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Brăila County for “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: lower than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 11,060 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Racovița, 5.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Șuțești (4,268 residents), 6.3 km away.
All indicators for Râmnicelu
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 | Râmnicelu | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.9 ‰ | 11.9 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,850 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 24.3 ‰ | 15.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 305 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.0 ‰ | 5.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 476 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.8 ‰ | 14.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 119 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Râmnicelu | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.51 km | 4.97 km | 7.67 km | ranked 820 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.55 ‰ | 1.08 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,102 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 922 | 145,218 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,585 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 510.2 ‰ | 462.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,296 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 37.6 m² | 45.2 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,880 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Râmnicelu | 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) | 1.66 ‰ | 2.25 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,979 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Râmnicelu | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 72 ‰ | 224 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,551 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 6.0% | 3.2% | 2.3% | ranked 538 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Râmnicelu | 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 | Râmnicelu | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.55 ‰ | 1.91 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,309 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.55 ‰ | 0.45 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 937 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Râmnicelu | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 118 ‰ | 128 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 750 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.5 per 10,000 inh. | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 688 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Râmnicelu
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 trade17 · 27.4%
- Transport and storage13 · 21.0%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing9 · 14.5%
- Construction6 · 9.7%
- Accommodation and food services5 · 8.1%
- Administrative and support services5 · 8.1%
Most common activities
- Land transport and transport via pipelines12 · 19.4%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)11 · 17.7%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services9 · 14.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)9 · 14.5%
- Specialised construction activities6 · 9.7%
- Food and beverage service activities5 · 8.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities3 · 4.8%
- Rental and leasing activities3 · 4.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Râmnicelu?
Râmnicelu has 1,807 residents (2026), ranking 2,505 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Râmnicelu?
Râmnicelu covers 79.0 km², with a density of 23 people per km².
Is the population of Râmnicelu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Râmnicelu went from 2,030 to 1,807, a change of −11.0%.
Where is Râmnicelu?
Râmnicelu is in Brăila County. Latitude 45.283, longitude 27.533.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Râmnicelu?
In Râmnicelu, “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 23.8 ‰ (2025), ranking 119 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 13.0 ‰.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Râmnicelu?
In Râmnicelu, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 37.6 m² (2025), ranking 2,880 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Which localities border Râmnicelu?
The nearest to Râmnicelu are Racovița (5.9 km), Șuțești (6.3 km), Scorțaru Nou (6.4 km), Gemenele (6.5 km), Salcia Tudor (9.4 km).