Șuțești (Brăila County): population and statistics
Șuțești has a population of 4,268 (2026) across 68.0 km², or 62.8 people per km². It ranks 966 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −8.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,268 residents
- 68.0 km²
- 63 people/km²
Key points
Among the 44 localities in Brăila County, Șuțești ranks No. 8 by population.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 191 ‰ in Șuțești, compared with an average of 128 ‰ in Brăila County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 10.9% in Șuțești, compared with an average of 3.2% in Brăila County and 2.0% nationally.
Șuțești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (35 businesses).
Șuțești in numbers
Where is Șuțești?
Population of Șuțești over time
Șuțești had 4,683 residents in 2016 and 4,268 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,401 |
| 2022 | 4,381 |
| 2023 | 4,353 |
| 2024 | 4,298 |
| 2025 | 4,268 |
| 2026 | 4,268 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Brăila County for “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,521 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Râmnicelu, 6.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Ianca (10,053 residents), 11 km away.
All indicators for Șuțești
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 | Șuțești | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.9 ‰ | 11.9 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,608 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.4 ‰ | 15.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,557 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.1 ‰ | 5.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 690 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.4 ‰ | 14.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,752 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Șuțești | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.33 km | 4.97 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,675 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.17 ‰ | 1.08 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,496 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,773 | 145,218 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,174 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 415.4 ‰ | 462.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,492 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 36.8 m² | 45.2 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,931 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Șuțești | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 16.6 ‰ | 34.9 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,698 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.34 ‰ | 2.25 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,376 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Șuțești | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 53 ‰ | 224 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,111 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 10.9% | 3.2% | 2.3% | ranked 181 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Șuțești | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 22.7 m³ | 34.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,610 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Șuțești | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.47 ‰ | 1.91 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,623 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.47 ‰ | 0.45 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,343 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.23 ‰ | 0.80 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,902 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Șuțești | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 191 ‰ | 128 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 143 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.3 per 10,000 inh. | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,418 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Șuțești
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 trade44 · 28.2%
- Accommodation and food services23 · 14.7%
- Construction14 · 9.0%
- Transport and storage13 · 8.3%
- Administrative and support services12 · 7.7%
- Manufacturing11 · 7.1%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing9 · 5.8%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation8 · 5.1%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)35 · 22.4%
- Food and beverage service activities21 · 13.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)16 · 10.3%
- Specialised construction activities13 · 8.3%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services9 · 5.8%
- Construction of buildings9 · 5.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines9 · 5.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities8 · 5.1%
- Civil engineering6 · 3.8%
- Office administration and business support activities6 · 3.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Șuțești?
Șuțești has 4,268 residents (2026), ranking 966 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Șuțești?
Șuțești covers 68.0 km², with a density of 63 people per km².
Is the population of Șuțești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Șuțești went from 4,683 to 4,268, a change of −8.9%.
Where is Șuțești?
Șuțești is in Brăila County. Latitude 45.237, longitude 27.487.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Șuțești?
In Șuțești, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 191 ‰ (2025), ranking 143 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Șuțești?
In Șuțești, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 10.9% (2026), ranking 181 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Which localities border Șuțești?
The nearest to Șuțești are Râmnicelu (6.3 km), Racovița (7.3 km), Grădiștea (8.8 km), Gemenele (11 km), Ianca (11 km).