Romanu: population and statistics
Romanu has a population of 1,714 (2026) across 70.9 km², or 24.2 people per km². It ranks 2,579 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −6.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,714 residents
- 70.9 km²
- 24 people/km²
Key points
Among the 44 localities in Brăila County, Romanu ranks No. 39 by population.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 18.67 km in Romanu, compared with an average of 4.97 km in Brăila County and 4.84 km nationally.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 5.8 in Romanu, compared with an average of 2.9 per 10,000 inh. in Brăila County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Romanu: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (28 businesses).
Romanu in numbers
Where is Romanu?
Population of Romanu over time
Romanu had 1,840 residents in 2016 and 1,714 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,748 |
| 2022 | 1,747 |
| 2023 | 1,735 |
| 2024 | 1,732 |
| 2025 | 1,740 |
| 2026 | 1,714 |
Did you know?
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,930 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Tudor Vladimirescu, 5.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Cazasu (4,393 residents), 13 km away.
All indicators for Romanu
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 | Romanu | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.0 ‰ | 11.9 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,049 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.4 ‰ | 15.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 835 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.0 ‰ | 5.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,505 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.3 ‰ | 14.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 796 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Romanu | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.67 km | 4.97 km | 7.67 km | ranked 194 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.75 ‰ | 1.08 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,097 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,011 | 145,218 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,419 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 589.8 ‰ | 462.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 665 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 51.1 m² | 45.2 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,468 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.50 ‰ | 0.72 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 311 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Romanu | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 33.3 ‰ | 34.9 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,283 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.92 ‰ | 2.25 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 980 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Romanu | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 55 ‰ | 224 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,036 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.8% | 3.2% | 2.3% | ranked 1,853 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Romanu | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 38.5 m³ | 34.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 728 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Romanu | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.58 ‰ | 1.91 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,225 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.58 ‰ | 0.45 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 828 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Romanu | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 92 ‰ | 128 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,535 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.8 per 10,000 inh. | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 621 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Romanu
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 trade36 · 25.0%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing23 · 16.0%
- Administrative and support services14 · 9.7%
- Transport and storage12 · 8.3%
- Real estate10 · 6.9%
- Professional, scientific and technical9 · 6.2%
- Manufacturing7 · 4.9%
- Accommodation and food services6 · 4.2%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)28 · 19.4%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services22 · 15.3%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)18 · 12.5%
- Real estate activities10 · 6.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines9 · 6.2%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities9 · 6.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities7 · 4.9%
- Office administration and business support activities7 · 4.9%
- Food and beverage service activities6 · 4.2%
- Construction of buildings5 · 3.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Romanu?
Romanu has 1,714 residents (2026), ranking 2,579 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Romanu?
Romanu covers 70.9 km², with a density of 24 people per km².
Is the population of Romanu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Romanu went from 1,840 to 1,714, a change of −6.8%.
Where is Romanu?
Romanu is in Brăila County. Latitude 45.283, longitude 27.733.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Romanu?
In Romanu, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 18.67 km (2025), ranking 194 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Romanu?
In Romanu, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 5.8 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 621 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Which localities border Romanu?
The nearest to Romanu are Tudor Vladimirescu (5.8 km), Gemenele (9.1 km), Siliștea (9.3 km), Scorțaru Nou (11 km), Cazasu (13 km).