Victoria (Brăila County): population and statistics
Victoria has a population of 3,395 (2026) across 75.2 km², or 45.1 people per km². It ranks 1,339 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −8.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,395 residents
- 75.2 km²
- 45 people/km²
Key points
Among the 44 localities in Brăila County, Victoria ranks No. 13 by population.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 10.4% in Victoria, compared with an average of 3.2% in Brăila County and 2.0% nationally.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.29 ‰ in Victoria, compared with an average of 0.72 ‰ in Brăila County and 3.20 ‰ nationally.
Victoria: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (19 businesses).
Victoria in numbers
Where is Victoria?
Population of Victoria over time
Victoria had 3,717 residents in 2016 and 3,395 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,593 |
| 2022 | 3,543 |
| 2023 | 3,513 |
| 2024 | 3,480 |
| 2025 | 3,444 |
| 2026 | 3,395 |
Did you know?
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,538 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Berteștii de Jos, 9.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Însurăței (6,580 residents), 13 km away.
All indicators for Victoria
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 | Victoria | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.8 ‰ | 11.9 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,089 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) | 7.1 ‰ | 5.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,450 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.6 ‰ | 14.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 445 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Victoria | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.66 km | 4.97 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,370 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.88 ‰ | 1.08 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,762 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,343 | 145,218 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,804 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 395.6 ‰ | 462.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,710 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 59.1 m² | 45.2 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 704 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.29 ‰ | 0.72 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,779 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Victoria | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 15.6 ‰ | 34.9 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,768 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.18 ‰ | 2.25 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,408 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Victoria | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 50 ‰ | 224 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,207 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 10.4% | 3.2% | 2.3% | ranked 196 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Victoria | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 23.9 m³ | 34.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,532 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Victoria | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.59 ‰ | 1.91 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,194 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.59 ‰ | 0.45 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 790 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.88 ‰ | 0.80 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 332 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Victoria | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 109 ‰ | 128 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 973 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,997 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Victoria
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 trade27 · 25.7%
- Transport and storage21 · 20.0%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing16 · 15.2%
- Administrative and support services7 · 6.7%
- Accommodation and food services6 · 5.7%
- Real estate5 · 4.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical5 · 4.8%
- Other service activities5 · 4.8%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)19 · 18.1%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)17 · 16.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines17 · 16.2%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services16 · 15.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities10 · 9.5%
- Food and beverage service activities5 · 4.8%
- Real estate activities5 · 4.8%
- Office administration and business support activities4 · 3.8%
- Repair of computers and personal and household goods4 · 3.8%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities3 · 2.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Victoria?
Victoria has 3,395 residents (2026), ranking 1,339 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Victoria?
Victoria covers 75.2 km², with a density of 45 people per km².
Is the population of Victoria growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Victoria went from 3,717 to 3,395, a change of −8.7%.
Where is Victoria?
Victoria is in Brăila County. Latitude 44.805, longitude 27.638.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Victoria?
In Victoria, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 10.4% (2026), ranking 196 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Victoria?
In Victoria, “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.29 ‰ (2025), ranking 1,779 of 1,926 localities; the national median is 1.30 ‰.
Which localities border Victoria?
The nearest to Victoria are Berteștii de Jos (9.4 km), Bărăganul (9.7 km), Gura Ialomiței (11 km), Valea Ciorii (12 km), Însurăței (13 km).