Bran: population and statistics
Bran has a population of 5,216 (2026) across 79.2 km², or 65.9 people per km². It ranks 692 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −1.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,216 residents
- 79.2 km²
- 66 people/km²
Key points
Among the 58 localities in Brașov County, Bran ranks No. 22 by population.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 166.0 m³ in Bran, compared with an average of 49.2 m³ in Brașov County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant: 42.9 nights in Bran, compared with an average of 4.5 nights in Brașov County and 2.0 nights nationally.
Bran: the most common activity among active businesses is Accommodation (168 businesses).
Bran in numbers
Where is Bran?
Population of Bran over time
Bran had 5,314 residents in 2016 and 5,216 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,295 |
| 2022 | 5,259 |
| 2023 | 5,246 |
| 2024 | 5,248 |
| 2025 | 5,239 |
| 2026 | 5,216 |
Did you know?
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 11,088 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Moieciu, 3.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Zărnești (25,554 residents), 6.6 km away.
All indicators for Bran
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 | Bran | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.7 ‰ | 21.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 807 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.8 ‰ | 17.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,201 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.6 ‰ | 7.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,660 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.9 ‰ | 9.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 881 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bran | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.53 km | 4.13 km | 7.67 km | ranked 329 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.38 ‰ | 2.30 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 30 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 3,237 | 303,112 | 10,177,161 | ranked 391 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 620.6 ‰ | 469.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 517 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 69.8 m² | 51.0 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 170 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.46 ‰ | 5.36 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 41 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Bran | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.29 km | 3.26 km | 6.17 km | ranked 114 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 834 m³ | 18,473 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 37 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bran | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 82.8 ‰ | 68.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 116 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.22 ‰ | 4.06 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 441 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bran | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 272 ‰ | 289 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 234 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.1% | 2.0% | 2.3% | ranked 2,352 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Bran | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 42.9 nights | 4.5 | 0.4 | ranked 16 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21,419 ‰ | 2,372 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 13 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 710.3 ‰ | 58.6 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 18 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Bran | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 166.0 m³ | 49.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 21 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.92 km | 2.80 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,357 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Bran | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.58 ‰ | 3.57 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,225 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.58 ‰ | 0.63 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 828 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.77 ‰ | 1.22 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 446 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Bran | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 87 ‰ | 183 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,750 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.9 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,697 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Bran
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 trade204 · 15.6%
- Accommodation and food services189 · 14.4%
- Administrative and support services143 · 10.9%
- Transport and storage108 · 8.3%
- Professional, scientific and technical103 · 7.9%
- Real estate95 · 7.3%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation95 · 7.3%
- Manufacturing87 · 6.6%
Most common activities
- Accommodation168 · 12.8%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)155 · 11.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)118 · 9.0%
- Food and beverage service activities113 · 8.6%
- Real estate activities95 · 7.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines92 · 7.0%
- Rental and leasing activities86 · 6.6%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities82 · 6.3%
- Specialised construction activities71 · 5.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities55 · 4.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bran?
Bran has 5,216 residents (2026), ranking 692 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Bran?
Bran covers 79.2 km², with a density of 66 people per km².
Is the population of Bran growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bran went from 5,314 to 5,216, a change of −1.8%.
Where is Bran?
Bran is in Brașov County. Latitude 45.516, longitude 25.369.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Bran?
In Bran, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 166.0 m³ (2025), ranking 21 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant: what is the figure for Bran?
In Bran, “Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant” stands at 42.9 nights (2025), ranking 16 of 1,250 localities; the national median is 0.4 nights.
Which localities border Bran?
The nearest to Bran are Moieciu (3.0 km), Zărnești (6.6 km), Râșnov (11 km), Fundata (11 km), Poiana Mărului (12 km).