Zăvoaia: population and statistics
Zăvoaia has a population of 2,882 (2026) across 88.6 km², or 32.5 people per km². It ranks 1,661 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −10.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,882 residents
- 88.6 km²
- 32 people/km²
Key points
Among the 44 localities in Brăila County, Zăvoaia ranks No. 23 by population.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.35 ‰ in Zăvoaia, compared with an average of 1.08 ‰ in Brăila County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 6.0% in Zăvoaia, compared with an average of 3.2% in Brăila County and 2.0% nationally.
Zăvoaia: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (26 businesses).
Zăvoaia in numbers
Where is Zăvoaia?
Population of Zăvoaia over time
Zăvoaia had 3,219 residents in 2016 and 2,882 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,065 |
| 2022 | 3,034 |
| 2023 | 3,009 |
| 2024 | 2,964 |
| 2025 | 2,908 |
| 2026 | 2,882 |
Did you know?
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 12,403 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Cireșu, 5.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Însurăței (6,580 residents), 11 km away.
All indicators for Zăvoaia
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 | Zăvoaia | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.3 ‰ | 11.9 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,508 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.1 ‰ | 15.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,106 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.3 ‰ | 5.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 942 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.3 ‰ | 14.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 993 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Zăvoaia | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.53 km | 4.97 km | 7.67 km | ranked 475 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.35 ‰ | 1.08 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,293 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,265 | 145,218 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,941 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 438.9 ‰ | 462.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,170 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 41.4 m² | 45.2 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,600 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.69 ‰ | 0.72 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,372 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Zăvoaia | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 21.5 ‰ | 34.9 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,298 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.43 ‰ | 2.25 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,308 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Zăvoaia | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 52 ‰ | 224 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,151 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 6.0% | 3.2% | 2.3% | ranked 538 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Zăvoaia | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 19.4 m³ | 34.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,825 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Zăvoaia | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.35 ‰ | 1.91 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,192 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.35 ‰ | 0.45 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,040 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.35 ‰ | 0.80 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,513 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Zăvoaia | 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) | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,575 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Zăvoaia
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 trade37 · 27.0%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing18 · 13.1%
- Transport and storage18 · 13.1%
- Accommodation and food services17 · 12.4%
- Manufacturing12 · 8.8%
- Construction10 · 7.3%
- Administrative and support services8 · 5.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical4 · 2.9%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)26 · 19.0%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)18 · 13.1%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services17 · 12.4%
- Food and beverage service activities17 · 12.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines15 · 10.9%
- Specialised construction activities10 · 7.3%
- Construction of buildings6 · 4.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities6 · 4.4%
- Office administration and business support activities6 · 4.4%
- Manufacture of food products5 · 3.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Zăvoaia?
Zăvoaia has 2,882 residents (2026), ranking 1,661 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Zăvoaia?
Zăvoaia covers 88.6 km², with a density of 32 people per km².
Is the population of Zăvoaia growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Zăvoaia went from 3,219 to 2,882, a change of −10.5%.
Where is Zăvoaia?
Zăvoaia is in Brăila County. Latitude 44.951, longitude 27.466.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Zăvoaia?
In Zăvoaia, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.35 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,293 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Zăvoaia?
In Zăvoaia, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 6.0% (2026), ranking 538 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Which localities border Zăvoaia?
The nearest to Zăvoaia are Cireșu (5.7 km), Dudești (7.4 km), Însurăței (11 km), Ulmu (12 km), Bărăganul (16 km).