Tufești: population and statistics
Tufești has a population of 4,626 (2026) across 72.2 km², or 64.1 people per km². It ranks 857 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −11.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,626 residents
- 72.2 km²
- 64 people/km²
Key points
Among the 44 localities in Brăila County, Tufești ranks No. 6 by population.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 2.6 ‰ in Tufești, compared with an average of 5.1 ‰ in Brăila County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.43 ‰ in Tufești, compared with an average of 1.08 ‰ in Brăila County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
Tufești: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (41 businesses).
Tufești in numbers
Where is Tufești?
Population of Tufești over time
Tufești had 5,215 residents in 2016 and 4,626 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,883 |
| 2022 | 4,797 |
| 2023 | 4,779 |
| 2024 | 4,765 |
| 2025 | 4,721 |
| 2026 | 4,626 |
Did you know?
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,108 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Stăncuța, 5.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Ianca (10,053 residents), 30 km away.
All indicators for Tufești
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 | Tufești | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.1 ‰ | 11.9 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,452 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.7 ‰ | 15.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,469 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.6 ‰ | 5.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 3,088 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.4 ‰ | 14.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 486 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Tufești | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.35 km | 4.97 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,438 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.43 ‰ | 1.08 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,218 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,162 | 145,218 | 10,177,161 | ranked 822 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 467.4 ‰ | 462.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,800 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 49.2 m² | 45.2 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,707 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.43 ‰ | 0.72 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,629 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Tufești | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 19.5 ‰ | 34.9 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,455 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.59 ‰ | 2.25 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,192 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Tufești | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 96 ‰ | 224 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,078 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.3% | 3.2% | 2.3% | ranked 1,572 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Tufești | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 26.2 m³ | 34.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,389 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.38 km | 2.25 km | 4.05 km | ranked 456 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Tufești | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.43 ‰ | 1.91 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,816 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.43 ‰ | 0.45 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,591 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.65 ‰ | 0.80 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 654 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Tufești | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 84 ‰ | 128 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,875 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.2 per 10,000 inh. | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,489 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Tufești
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 trade63 · 25.1%
- Transport and storage39 · 15.5%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing28 · 11.2%
- Administrative and support services27 · 10.8%
- Manufacturing19 · 7.6%
- Accommodation and food services16 · 6.4%
- Construction15 · 6.0%
- Professional, scientific and technical14 · 5.6%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)41 · 16.3%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)40 · 15.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines33 · 13.1%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services24 · 9.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities20 · 8.0%
- Food and beverage service activities15 · 6.0%
- Construction of buildings12 · 4.8%
- Rental and leasing activities12 · 4.8%
- Specialised construction activities11 · 4.4%
- Head offices and management consultancy10 · 4.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Tufești?
Tufești has 4,626 residents (2026), ranking 857 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Tufești?
Tufești covers 72.2 km², with a density of 64 people per km².
Is the population of Tufești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Tufești went from 5,215 to 4,626, a change of −11.3%.
Where is Tufești?
Tufești is in Brăila County. Latitude 44.985, longitude 27.795.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Tufești?
In Tufești, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 2.6 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,088 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Tufești?
In Tufești, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.43 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,218 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
Which localities border Tufești?
The nearest to Tufești are Stăncuța (5.4 km), Viziru (7.3 km), Unirea (12 km), Gropeni (17 km), Însurăței (17 km).