Unirea (Brăila County): population and statistics
Unirea has a population of 2,315 (2026) across 68.2 km², or 33.9 people per km². It ranks 2,062 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −7.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,315 residents
- 68.2 km²
- 34 people/km²
Key points
Among the 44 localities in Brăila County, Unirea ranks No. 30 by population.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 66.1 m² in Unirea, compared with an average of 45.2 m² in Brăila County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 5.2% in Unirea, compared with an average of 3.2% in Brăila County and 2.0% nationally.
Unirea: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (30 businesses).
Unirea in numbers
Where is Unirea?
Population of Unirea over time
Unirea had 2,495 residents in 2016 and 2,315 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,434 |
| 2022 | 2,406 |
| 2023 | 2,355 |
| 2024 | 2,330 |
| 2025 | 2,324 |
| 2026 | 2,315 |
Did you know?
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,550 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Traian, 9.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Viziru (6,247 residents), 9.6 km away.
All indicators for Unirea
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 | Unirea | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.8 ‰ | 11.9 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,407 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.4 ‰ | 15.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,765 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.6 ‰ | 5.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 844 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.8 ‰ | 14.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,352 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Unirea | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.34 km | 4.97 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,440 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.16 ‰ | 1.08 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 884 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,118 | 145,218 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,226 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 482.9 ‰ | 462.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,612 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 66.1 m² | 45.2 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 282 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 | Unirea | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 28.9 ‰ | 34.9 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,617 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.46 ‰ | 2.25 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 686 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Unirea | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 59 ‰ | 224 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,910 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 5.2% | 3.2% | 2.3% | ranked 663 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Unirea | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 32.4 m³ | 34.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,020 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Unirea | 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 |
Education
| Indicator | Unirea | 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) | 4.3 per 10,000 inh. | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,157 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Unirea
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 trade39 · 24.2%
- Accommodation and food services17 · 10.6%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing16 · 9.9%
- Transport and storage16 · 9.9%
- Administrative and support services12 · 7.5%
- Manufacturing11 · 6.8%
- Other service activities11 · 6.8%
- Construction8 · 5.0%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)30 · 18.6%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)19 · 11.8%
- Food and beverage service activities17 · 10.6%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services15 · 9.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines8 · 5.0%
- Specialised construction activities7 · 4.3%
- Warehousing and transport support activities7 · 4.3%
- Real estate activities7 · 4.3%
- Rental and leasing activities6 · 3.7%
- Repair of computers and personal and household goods6 · 3.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Unirea?
Unirea has 2,315 residents (2026), ranking 2,062 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Unirea?
Unirea covers 68.2 km², with a density of 34 people per km².
Is the population of Unirea growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Unirea went from 2,495 to 2,315, a change of −7.2%.
Where is Unirea?
Unirea is in Brăila County. Latitude 45.091, longitude 27.775.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Unirea?
In Unirea, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 66.1 m² (2025), ranking 282 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Unirea?
In Unirea, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 5.2% (2026), ranking 663 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Which localities border Unirea?
The nearest to Unirea are Traian (9.1 km), Viziru (9.6 km), Tichilești (11 km), Tufești (12 km), Gropeni (15 km).