Traian (Brăila County): population and statistics
Traian has a population of 3,124 (2026) across 164.2 km², or 19.0 people per km². It ranks 1,497 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −7.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,124 residents
- 164.2 km²
- 19 people/km²
Key points
Among the 44 localities in Brăila County, Traian ranks No. 17 by population.
Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.02 km in Traian, compared with an average of 2.46 km in Brăila County and 3.48 km nationally.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.32 ‰ in Traian, compared with an average of 0.72 ‰ in Brăila County and 3.20 ‰ nationally.
Traian: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (41 businesses).
Traian in numbers
Where is Traian?
Population of Traian over time
Traian had 3,393 residents in 2016 and 3,124 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,236 |
| 2022 | 3,207 |
| 2023 | 3,178 |
| 2024 | 3,165 |
| 2025 | 3,135 |
| 2026 | 3,124 |
Did you know?
- “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 22,996 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Tudor Vladimirescu, 7.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Chiscani (6,694 residents), 15 km away.
All indicators for Traian
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 | Traian | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.4 ‰ | 11.9 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 622 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.6 ‰ | 15.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,499 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.4 ‰ | 5.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,826 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.4 ‰ | 14.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 964 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Traian | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.48 km | 4.97 km | 7.67 km | ranked 579 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.16 ‰ | 1.08 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 348 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,551 | 145,218 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,453 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 496.5 ‰ | 462.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,444 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 44.8 m² | 45.2 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,256 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.32 ‰ | 0.72 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,743 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Traian | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.02 km | 2.46 km | 6.17 km | ranked 969 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 13 m³ | 2,621 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 984 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Traian | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 31.4 ‰ | 34.9 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,418 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.24 ‰ | 2.25 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,453 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Traian | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 105 ‰ | 224 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 949 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.5% | 3.2% | 2.3% | ranked 1,467 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Traian | 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 | Traian | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.64 ‰ | 1.91 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,055 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.64 ‰ | 0.45 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 634 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.32 ‰ | 0.80 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,620 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Traian | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 75 ‰ | 128 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,249 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: Traian
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 trade58 · 22.5%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing33 · 12.8%
- Transport and storage33 · 12.8%
- Construction29 · 11.2%
- Manufacturing21 · 8.1%
- Administrative and support services19 · 7.4%
- Accommodation and food services17 · 6.6%
- Professional, scientific and technical14 · 5.4%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)41 · 15.9%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services33 · 12.8%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)33 · 12.8%
- Specialised construction activities22 · 8.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities22 · 8.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines21 · 8.1%
- Construction of buildings17 · 6.6%
- Food and beverage service activities17 · 6.6%
- Real estate activities13 · 5.0%
- Civil engineering12 · 4.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Traian?
Traian has 3,124 residents (2026), ranking 1,497 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Traian?
Traian covers 164.2 km², with a density of 19 people per km².
Is the population of Traian growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Traian went from 3,393 to 3,124, a change of −7.9%.
Where is Traian?
Traian is in Brăila County. Latitude 45.170, longitude 27.744.
Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Traian?
In Traian, “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.02 km (2025), ranking 969 of 1,006 localities; the national median is 6.17 km.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Traian?
In Traian, “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.32 ‰ (2025), ranking 1,743 of 1,926 localities; the national median is 1.30 ‰.
Which localities border Traian?
The nearest to Traian are Tudor Vladimirescu (7.5 km), Unirea (9.1 km), Movila Miresii (10 km), Tichilești (12 km), Romanu (13 km).