Stăncuța: population and statistics
Stăncuța has a population of 3,099 (2026) across 217.1 km², or 14.3 people per km². It ranks 1,513 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −10.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,099 residents
- 217.1 km²
- 14 people/km²
Key points
Among the 44 localities in Brăila County, Stăncuța ranks No. 18 by population.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.32 ‰ in Stăncuța, compared with an average of 2.25 ‰ in Brăila County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 9.7 ‰ in Stăncuța, compared with an average of 11.9 ‰ in Brăila County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Stăncuța: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (20 businesses).
Stăncuța in numbers
Where is Stăncuța?
Population of Stăncuța over time
Stăncuța had 3,465 residents in 2016 and 3,099 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,274 |
| 2022 | 3,246 |
| 2023 | 3,199 |
| 2024 | 3,160 |
| 2025 | 3,131 |
| 2026 | 3,099 |
Did you know?
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 30,403 football pitches.
- Its population density is 6.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Tufești, 5.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Viziru (6,247 residents), 12 km away.
All indicators for Stăncuța
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 | Stăncuța | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.7 ‰ | 11.9 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,836 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.6 ‰ | 15.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,855 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.1 ‰ | 5.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,450 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.5 ‰ | 14.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 754 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Stăncuța | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.04 km | 4.97 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,084 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.65 ‰ | 1.08 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,003 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,394 | 145,218 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,709 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 449.8 ‰ | 462.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,020 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 53.5 m² | 45.2 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,203 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Stăncuța | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 13.2 ‰ | 34.9 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,900 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.32 ‰ | 2.25 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,983 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Stăncuța | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 49 ‰ | 224 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,251 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 6.7% | 3.2% | 2.3% | ranked 460 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Stăncuța | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 27.4 m³ | 34.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,315 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Stăncuța | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.32 ‰ | 0.80 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,620 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Stăncuța | 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) | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,781 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Stăncuța
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 trade34 · 30.4%
- Transport and storage13 · 11.6%
- Accommodation and food services13 · 11.6%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing12 · 10.7%
- Construction8 · 7.1%
- Manufacturing6 · 5.4%
- Real estate6 · 5.4%
- Administrative and support services5 · 4.5%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)20 · 17.9%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)20 · 17.9%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services10 · 8.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities10 · 8.9%
- Food and beverage service activities10 · 8.9%
- Specialised construction activities8 · 7.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines8 · 7.1%
- Real estate activities6 · 5.4%
- Manufacture of food products4 · 3.6%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities4 · 3.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Stăncuța?
Stăncuța has 3,099 residents (2026), ranking 1,513 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Stăncuța?
Stăncuța covers 217.1 km², with a density of 14 people per km².
Is the population of Stăncuța growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Stăncuța went from 3,465 to 3,099, a change of −10.6%.
Where is Stăncuța?
Stăncuța is in Brăila County. Latitude 44.945, longitude 27.834.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Stăncuța?
In Stăncuța, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.32 ‰ (2026), ranking 2,983 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Stăncuța?
In Stăncuța, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 9.7 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,836 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Which localities border Stăncuța?
The nearest to Stăncuța are Tufești (5.4 km), Viziru (12 km), Berteștii de Jos (14 km), Mărașu (15 km), Unirea (17 km).