Vișani: population and statistics
Vișani has a population of 2,182 (2026) across 76.8 km², or 28.4 people per km². It ranks 2,186 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −12.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,182 residents
- 76.8 km²
- 28 people/km²
Key points
Among the 44 localities in Brăila County, Vișani ranks No. 32 by population.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 24.7% in Vișani, compared with an average of 3.2% in Brăila County and 2.0% nationally.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 10.1 ‰ in Vișani, compared with an average of 15.8 ‰ in Brăila County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Vișani: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (21 businesses).
Vișani in numbers
Where is Vișani?
Population of Vișani over time
Vișani had 2,479 residents in 2016 and 2,182 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,326 |
| 2022 | 2,271 |
| 2023 | 2,248 |
| 2024 | 2,219 |
| 2025 | 2,186 |
| 2026 | 2,182 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Brăila County for “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”.
- Number 1 in Brăila County for “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,754 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.2 times lower than the national average.
All indicators for Vișani
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 | Vișani | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.4 ‰ | 11.9 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,304 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.1 ‰ | 15.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 3,009 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.5 ‰ | 5.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 217 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.5 ‰ | 14.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 213 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Vișani | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.17 km | 4.97 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,054 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,179 | 145,218 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,112 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 540.3 ‰ | 462.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,001 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 35.8 m² | 45.2 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,988 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.92 ‰ | 0.72 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,211 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Vișani | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 19.7 ‰ | 34.9 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,445 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.29 ‰ | 2.25 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,416 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Vișani | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 37 ‰ | 224 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,708 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 24.7% | 3.2% | 2.3% | ranked 8 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Vișani | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.6 ‰ | 14.3 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,068 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Vișani | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 31.6 m³ | 34.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,058 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Vișani | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.46 ‰ | 0.80 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,127 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Vișani | 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) | 4.6 per 10,000 inh. | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,008 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Vișani
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 · 29.0%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing14 · 15.1%
- Transport and storage12 · 12.9%
- Accommodation and food services11 · 11.8%
- Manufacturing9 · 9.7%
- Real estate5 · 5.4%
- Administrative and support services5 · 5.4%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)21 · 22.6%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services14 · 15.1%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)12 · 12.9%
- Food and beverage service activities11 · 11.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines9 · 9.7%
- Manufacture of food products6 · 6.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities6 · 6.5%
- Real estate activities5 · 5.4%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)3 · 3.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Vișani?
Vișani has 2,182 residents (2026), ranking 2,186 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Vișani?
Vișani covers 76.8 km², with a density of 28 people per km².
Is the population of Vișani growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Vișani went from 2,479 to 2,182, a change of −12.0%.
Where is Vișani?
Vișani is in Brăila County. Latitude 45.173, longitude 27.307.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Vișani?
In Vișani, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 24.7% (2026), ranking 8 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Vișani?
In Vișani, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 10.1 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,009 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Which localities border Vișani?
The nearest to Vișani are Mircea Vodă (7.9 km), Surdila-Găiseanca (9.8 km), Făurei (10 km), Jirlău (11 km), Galbenu (12 km).