Vădeni: population and statistics
Vădeni has a population of 3,915 (2026) across 155.8 km², or 25.1 people per km². It ranks 1,111 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −5.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,915 residents
- 155.8 km²
- 25 people/km²
Key points
Among the 44 localities in Brăila County, Vădeni ranks No. 10 by population.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.10 km in Vădeni, compared with an average of 2.25 km in Brăila County and 3.05 km nationally.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 27.3 ‰ in Vădeni, compared with an average of 11.9 ‰ in Brăila County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Vădeni: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (65 businesses).
Vădeni in numbers
Where is Vădeni?
Population of Vădeni over time
Vădeni had 4,130 residents in 2016 and 3,915 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,038 |
| 2022 | 3,994 |
| 2023 | 3,960 |
| 2024 | 3,931 |
| 2025 | 3,900 |
| 2026 | 3,915 |
Did you know?
- “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 90% of localities.
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 21,824 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Șendreni (5,962 residents), 9.2 km away.
All indicators for Vădeni
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 | Vădeni | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 27.3 ‰ | 11.9 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 318 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.9 ‰ | 15.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,660 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.9 ‰ | 5.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,073 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.3 ‰ | 14.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,481 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Vădeni | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.41 km | 4.97 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,426 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.58 ‰ | 1.08 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 437 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,823 | 145,218 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,118 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 465.6 ‰ | 462.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,824 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 48.6 m² | 45.2 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,788 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.53 ‰ | 0.72 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 839 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Vădeni | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.63 km | 2.46 km | 6.17 km | ranked 212 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 383 m³ | 2,621 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 282 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Vădeni | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 42.1 ‰ | 34.9 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 768 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.81 ‰ | 2.25 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,041 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Vădeni | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 137 ‰ | 224 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 668 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.4% | 3.2% | 2.3% | ranked 2,140 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Vădeni | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.6 nights | 1.2 | 0.4 | ranked 464 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 406 ‰ | 446 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 421 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 47.5 ‰ | 14.3 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 228 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Vădeni | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 40.1 m³ | 34.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 671 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.10 km | 2.25 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,529 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Vădeni | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.77 ‰ | 1.91 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 757 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.51 ‰ | 0.45 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,125 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.51 ‰ | 0.80 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 980 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Vădeni | 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) | 2.6 per 10,000 inh. | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,202 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Vădeni
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 trade98 · 21.6%
- Transport and storage49 · 10.8%
- Manufacturing46 · 10.2%
- Administrative and support services42 · 9.3%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing36 · 7.9%
- Construction36 · 7.9%
- Real estate32 · 7.1%
- Professional, scientific and technical24 · 5.3%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)65 · 14.3%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)65 · 14.3%
- Warehousing and transport support activities35 · 7.7%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services33 · 7.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines33 · 7.3%
- Real estate activities32 · 7.1%
- Specialised construction activities30 · 6.6%
- Construction of buildings24 · 5.3%
- Office administration and business support activities21 · 4.6%
- Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply15 · 3.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Vădeni?
Vădeni has 3,915 residents (2026), ranking 1,111 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Vădeni?
Vădeni covers 155.8 km², with a density of 25 people per km².
Is the population of Vădeni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Vădeni went from 4,130 to 3,915, a change of −5.2%.
Where is Vădeni?
Vădeni is in Brăila County. Latitude 45.360, longitude 27.945.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Vădeni?
In Vădeni, “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.10 km (2025), ranking 1,529 of 1,695 localities; the national median is 4.05 km.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Vădeni?
In Vădeni, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 27.3 ‰ (2025), ranking 318 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Which localities border Vădeni?
The nearest to Vădeni are Șendreni (9.2 km), Siliștea (10 km), Brăila (10 km), I.C. Brătianu (10 km), Smârdan (12 km).