Roșiori (Brăila County): population and statistics
Roșiori has a population of 2,362 (2026) across 73.3 km², or 32.2 people per km². It ranks 2,027 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −13.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,362 residents
- 73.3 km²
- 32 people/km²
Key points
Among the 44 localities in Brăila County, Roșiori ranks No. 27 by population.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 12.0% in Roșiori, compared with an average of 3.2% in Brăila County and 2.0% nationally.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.42 ‰ in Roșiori, compared with an average of 1.08 ‰ in Brăila County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
Roșiori: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (24 businesses).
Roșiori in numbers
Where is Roșiori?
Population of Roșiori over time
Roșiori had 2,726 residents in 2016 and 2,362 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,473 |
| 2022 | 2,428 |
| 2023 | 2,415 |
| 2024 | 2,398 |
| 2025 | 2,378 |
| 2026 | 2,362 |
Did you know?
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,270 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Traian, 5.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Amara (7,916 residents), 21 km away.
All indicators for Roșiori
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 | Roșiori | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.9 ‰ | 11.9 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,392 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.4 ‰ | 15.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,547 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.9 ‰ | 5.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 737 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.1 ‰ | 14.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 838 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Roșiori | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.04 km | 4.97 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,273 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.42 ‰ | 1.08 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,225 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,177 | 145,218 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,115 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 498.3 ‰ | 462.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,427 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 44.4 m² | 45.2 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,294 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.42 ‰ | 0.72 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,638 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Roșiori | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 21.6 ‰ | 34.9 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,286 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.27 ‰ | 2.25 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,339 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Roșiori | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 41 ‰ | 224 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,573 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 12.0% | 3.2% | 2.3% | ranked 138 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Roșiori | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 28.8 m³ | 34.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,207 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Roșiori | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.42 ‰ | 0.80 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,271 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Roșiori | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 103 ‰ | 128 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,155 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.2 per 10,000 inh. | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,204 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Roșiori
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 trade35 · 31.0%
- Transport and storage16 · 14.2%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing14 · 12.4%
- Manufacturing11 · 9.7%
- Accommodation and food services10 · 8.8%
- Construction6 · 5.3%
- Administrative and support services6 · 5.3%
- Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply4 · 3.5%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)24 · 21.2%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)20 · 17.7%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services14 · 12.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines13 · 11.5%
- Food and beverage service activities10 · 8.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities8 · 7.1%
- Manufacture of food products6 · 5.3%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)5 · 4.4%
- Specialised construction activities5 · 4.4%
- Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply4 · 3.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Roșiori?
Roșiori has 2,362 residents (2026), ranking 2,027 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Roșiori?
Roșiori covers 73.3 km², with a density of 32 people per km².
Is the population of Roșiori growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Roșiori went from 2,726 to 2,362, a change of −13.4%.
Where is Roșiori?
Roșiori is in Brăila County. Latitude 44.800, longitude 27.383.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Roșiori?
In Roșiori, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 12.0% (2026), ranking 138 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Roșiori?
In Roșiori, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.42 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,225 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
Which localities border Roșiori?
The nearest to Roșiori are Traian (5.5 km), Scânteia (8.2 km), Bărăganul (10 km), Dudești (11 km), Grivița (11 km).