Viziru: population and statistics
Viziru has a population of 6,247 (2026) across 105.7 km², or 59.1 people per km². It ranks 521 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −3.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 6,247 residents
- 105.7 km²
- 59 people/km²
Key points
Among the 44 localities in Brăila County, Viziru ranks No. 5 by population.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 15.6% in Viziru, compared with an average of 3.2% in Brăila County and 2.0% nationally.
Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.6 ‰ in Viziru, compared with an average of 14.3 ‰ in Brăila County and 29.5 ‰ nationally.
Viziru: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (55 businesses).
Viziru in numbers
Where is Viziru?
Population of Viziru over time
Viziru had 6,502 residents in 2016 and 6,247 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,352 |
| 2022 | 6,330 |
| 2023 | 6,310 |
| 2024 | 6,267 |
| 2025 | 6,266 |
| 2026 | 6,247 |
Did you know?
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 14,797 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Tufești, 7.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Ianca (10,053 residents), 23 km away.
All indicators for Viziru
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 | Viziru | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.2 ‰ | 11.9 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,009 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.9 ‰ | 15.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,436 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.4 ‰ | 5.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 381 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.7 ‰ | 14.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,136 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Viziru | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.32 km | 4.97 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,214 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.96 ‰ | 1.08 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,674 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,614 | 145,218 | 10,177,161 | ranked 579 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 418.4 ‰ | 462.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,446 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 59.3 m² | 45.2 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 689 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 | Viziru | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 17.4 ‰ | 34.9 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,648 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.28 ‰ | 2.25 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,337 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Viziru | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 57 ‰ | 224 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,974 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 15.6% | 3.2% | 2.3% | ranked 67 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Viziru | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.1 nights | 1.2 | 0.4 | ranked 868 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 26 ‰ | 446 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 1,066 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.6 ‰ | 14.3 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,321 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Viziru | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 27.7 m³ | 34.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,295 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.71 km | 2.25 km | 4.05 km | ranked 923 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Viziru | 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 | Viziru | 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) | 1.6 per 10,000 inh. | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,871 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Viziru
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 trade76 · 26.7%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing31 · 10.9%
- Transport and storage30 · 10.5%
- Manufacturing24 · 8.4%
- Accommodation and food services24 · 8.4%
- Administrative and support services18 · 6.3%
- Construction15 · 5.3%
- Other service activities12 · 4.2%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)55 · 19.3%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)46 · 16.1%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services31 · 10.9%
- Food and beverage service activities23 · 8.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities21 · 7.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines18 · 6.3%
- Specialised construction activities13 · 4.6%
- Office administration and business support activities13 · 4.6%
- Manufacture of food products11 · 3.9%
- Construction of buildings10 · 3.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Viziru?
Viziru has 6,247 residents (2026), ranking 521 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Viziru?
Viziru covers 105.7 km², with a density of 59 people per km².
Is the population of Viziru growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Viziru went from 6,502 to 6,247, a change of −3.9%.
Where is Viziru?
Viziru is in Brăila County. Latitude 45.017, longitude 27.713.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Viziru?
In Viziru, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 15.6% (2026), ranking 67 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Viziru?
In Viziru, “Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.6 ‰ (2025), ranking 1,321 of 1,362 localities; the national median is 11.8 ‰.
Which localities border Viziru?
The nearest to Viziru are Tufești (7.3 km), Unirea (9.6 km), Stăncuța (12 km), Bordei Verde (14 km), Însurăței (14 km).