Scorțaru Nou: population and statistics
Scorțaru Nou has a population of 1,222 (2026) across 98.2 km², or 12.5 people per km². It ranks 2,932 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −9.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,222 residents
- 98.2 km²
- 12 people/km²
Key points
Among the 44 localities in Brăila County, Scorțaru Nou ranks No. 43 by population.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.00 ‰ in Scorțaru Nou, compared with an average of 2.25 ‰ in Brăila County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 27.00 km in Scorțaru Nou, compared with an average of 4.97 km in Brăila County and 4.84 km nationally.
Scorțaru Nou: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (9 businesses).
Scorțaru Nou in numbers
Where is Scorțaru Nou?
Population of Scorțaru Nou over time
Scorțaru Nou had 1,357 residents in 2016 and 1,222 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,266 |
| 2022 | 1,236 |
| 2023 | 1,233 |
| 2024 | 1,219 |
| 2025 | 1,221 |
| 2026 | 1,222 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Brăila County for “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 13,746 football pitches.
- Its population density is 7.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Gemenele, 3.9 km away.
All indicators for Scorțaru Nou
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 | Scorțaru Nou | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 28.6 ‰ | 11.9 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 273 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.4 ‰ | 15.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,765 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.1 ‰ | 5.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,830 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.4 ‰ | 14.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 776 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Scorțaru Nou | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 27.00 km | 4.97 km | 7.67 km | ranked 59 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.91 ‰ | 1.08 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 256 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 746 | 145,218 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,868 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 610.5 ‰ | 462.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 559 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 35.6 m² | 45.2 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 3,000 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Scorțaru Nou | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 25.4 ‰ | 34.9 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,935 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 | Scorțaru Nou | 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) | 5.6% | 3.2% | 2.3% | ranked 588 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Scorțaru Nou | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 29.5 m³ | 34.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,156 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Scorțaru Nou | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.82 ‰ | 1.91 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 689 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.82 ‰ | 0.45 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 282 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Scorțaru Nou | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 99 ‰ | 128 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,307 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.2 per 10,000 inh. | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 233 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Scorțaru Nou
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 trade12 · 21.4%
- Transport and storage8 · 14.3%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing7 · 12.5%
- Construction5 · 8.9%
- Accommodation and food services5 · 8.9%
- Real estate4 · 7.1%
- Administrative and support services4 · 7.1%
- Manufacturing3 · 5.4%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)9 · 16.1%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services6 · 10.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)6 · 10.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines6 · 10.7%
- Construction of buildings5 · 8.9%
- Specialised construction activities5 · 8.9%
- Food and beverage service activities5 · 8.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities4 · 7.1%
- Real estate activities4 · 7.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Scorțaru Nou?
Scorțaru Nou has 1,222 residents (2026), ranking 2,932 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Scorțaru Nou?
Scorțaru Nou covers 98.2 km², with a density of 12 people per km².
Is the population of Scorțaru Nou growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Scorțaru Nou went from 1,357 to 1,222, a change of −9.9%.
Where is Scorțaru Nou?
Scorțaru Nou is in Brăila County. Latitude 45.317, longitude 27.600.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Scorțaru Nou?
In Scorțaru Nou, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.00 ‰ (2026), ranking 3,005 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Scorțaru Nou?
In Scorțaru Nou, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 27.00 km (2025), ranking 59 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
Which localities border Scorțaru Nou?
The nearest to Scorțaru Nou are Gemenele (3.9 km), Râmnicelu (6.4 km), Salcia Tudor (8.6 km), Măxineni (9.6 km), Racovița (11 km).