Ulmu (Brăila County): population and statistics
Ulmu has a population of 3,166 (2026) across 101.5 km², or 31.2 people per km². It ranks 1,469 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −16.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,166 residents
- 101.5 km²
- 31 people/km²
Key points
Among the 44 localities in Brăila County, Ulmu ranks No. 16 by population.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.32 ‰ in Ulmu, compared with an average of 0.72 ‰ in Brăila County and 3.20 ‰ nationally.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 15.8 ‰ in Ulmu, compared with an average of 34.9 ‰ in Brăila County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Ulmu: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (18 businesses).
Ulmu in numbers
Where is Ulmu?
Neighbouring localities
- Rușețu8.0 km · 3,309
- Dudești11 km · 3,313
- Zăvoaia12 km · 2,882
- Cireșu13 km · 2,543
- Ciocile14 km · 2,123
- Largu14 km · 1,351
- Roșiori15 km · 2,362
- Surdila-Greci16 km · 1,318
All localities in Brăila County
Localities of similar size
Population of Ulmu over time
Ulmu had 3,802 residents in 2016 and 3,166 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,455 |
| 2022 | 3,372 |
| 2023 | 3,316 |
| 2024 | 3,251 |
| 2025 | 3,188 |
| 2026 | 3,166 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 14,217 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Rușețu, 8.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Însurăței (6,580 residents), 23 km away.
All indicators for Ulmu
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 | Ulmu | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.0 ‰ | 11.9 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,031 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.8 ‰ | 15.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,936 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.6 ‰ | 5.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,716 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.3 ‰ | 14.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 497 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ulmu | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.74 km | 4.97 km | 7.67 km | ranked 789 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.63 ‰ | 1.08 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,029 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,812 | 145,218 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,129 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 572.3 ‰ | 462.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 762 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 42.1 m² | 45.2 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,543 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 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ulmu | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 15.8 ‰ | 34.9 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,760 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.58 ‰ | 2.25 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,070 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ulmu | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 46 ‰ | 224 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,370 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 7.3% | 3.2% | 2.3% | ranked 404 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Ulmu | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 16.4 m³ | 34.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,037 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Ulmu | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.32 ‰ | 1.91 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,339 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.32 ‰ | 0.45 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,210 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.32 ‰ | 0.80 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,620 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Ulmu | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 77 ‰ | 128 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,170 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: Ulmu
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 trade29 · 25.0%
- Transport and storage18 · 15.5%
- Manufacturing14 · 12.1%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing13 · 11.2%
- Construction13 · 11.2%
- Administrative and support services8 · 6.9%
- Real estate7 · 6.0%
- Other service activities6 · 5.2%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)18 · 15.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines17 · 14.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)16 · 13.8%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services13 · 11.2%
- Construction of buildings13 · 11.2%
- Specialised construction activities10 · 8.6%
- Manufacture of fabricated metal products8 · 6.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities7 · 6.0%
- Real estate activities7 · 6.0%
- Other personal service activities5 · 4.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ulmu?
Ulmu has 3,166 residents (2026), ranking 1,469 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Ulmu?
Ulmu covers 101.5 km², with a density of 31 people per km².
Is the population of Ulmu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ulmu went from 3,802 to 3,166, a change of −16.7%.
Where is Ulmu?
Ulmu is in Brăila County. Latitude 44.930, longitude 27.314.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ulmu?
In Ulmu, “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 ‰.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ulmu?
In Ulmu, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 15.8 ‰ (2026), ranking 2,760 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Which localities border Ulmu?
The nearest to Ulmu are Rușețu (8.0 km), Dudești (11 km), Zăvoaia (12 km), Cireșu (13 km), Ciocile (14 km).