Brașov: population and statistics
Brașov has a population of 282,707 (2026) across 185.4 km², or 1,525 people per km². It ranks 7 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −2.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 282,707 residents
- 185.4 km²
- 1,525 people/km²
Key points
Among the 58 localities in Brașov County, Brașov ranks No. 1 by population.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 6.57 ‰ in Brașov, compared with an average of 3.57 ‰ in Brașov County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Brașov: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (10,021 businesses).
Brașov in numbers
Where is Brașov?
Population of Brașov over time
Brașov had 291,129 residents in 2016 and 282,707 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 288,493 |
| 2022 | 286,703 |
| 2023 | 284,866 |
| 2024 | 283,918 |
| 2025 | 283,043 |
| 2026 | 282,707 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Brașov County for “Population (by registered residence)”.
- Number 1 in Brașov County for “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Existing dwellings”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 25,969 football pitches.
- Its population density is 16.8 times the national average.
All indicators for Brașov
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 | Brașov | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.3 ‰ | 21.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 988 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.8 ‰ | 17.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,682 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.3 ‰ | 7.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,377 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.9 ‰ | 9.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,554 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Brașov | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.19 km | 4.13 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,576 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.35 ‰ | 2.30 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,293 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 146,912 | 303,112 | 10,177,161 | ranked 5 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 519.7 ‰ | 469.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,200 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 45.2 m² | 51.0 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,200 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.54 ‰ | 5.36 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 219 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Brașov | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.74 km | 3.26 km | 6.17 km | ranked 935 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 700 m³ | 18,473 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 66 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Brașov | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 90.3 ‰ | 68.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 87 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 5.05 ‰ | 4.06 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 270 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Brașov | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 404 ‰ | 289 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 76 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.5% | 2.0% | 2.3% | ranked 2,890 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Brașov | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 4.7 nights | 4.5 | 0.4 | ranked 102 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2,529 ‰ | 2,372 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 87 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 43.7 ‰ | 58.6 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 241 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Brașov | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 49.0 m³ | 49.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 426 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.85 km | 2.80 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,365 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Brașov | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 6.57 ‰ | 3.57 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 20 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.91 ‰ | 0.63 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 205 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.98 ‰ | 1.22 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 26 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Brașov | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 248 ‰ | 183 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 47 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,997 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Brașov
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 trade13,243 · 16.5%
- Professional, scientific and technical9,639 · 12.0%
- Administrative and support services9,160 · 11.4%
- Transport and storage6,765 · 8.4%
- Real estate6,443 · 8.0%
- Construction5,438 · 6.8%
- Manufacturing5,062 · 6.3%
- Information and communication5,057 · 6.3%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)10,021 · 12.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)8,478 · 10.6%
- Real estate activities6,443 · 8.0%
- Office administration and business support activities5,806 · 7.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines5,311 · 6.6%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities5,120 · 6.4%
- Head offices and management consultancy5,044 · 6.3%
- Specialised construction activities4,747 · 5.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities3,799 · 4.7%
- Advertising and market research3,714 · 4.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Brașov?
Brașov has 282,707 residents (2026), ranking 7 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Brașov?
Brașov covers 185.4 km², with a density of 1,525 people per km².
Is the population of Brașov growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Brașov went from 291,129 to 282,707, a change of −2.9%.
Where is Brașov?
Brașov is in Brașov County. Latitude 45.652, longitude 25.611.
Existing dwellings: what is the figure for Brașov?
In Brașov, “Existing dwellings” stands at 146,912 (2025), ranking 5 of 3,181 localities; the national median is 1,464.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Brașov?
In Brașov, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 6.57 ‰ (2024), ranking 20 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Which localities border Brașov?
The nearest to Brașov are Săcele (7.1 km), Sânpetru (7.4 km), Ghimbav (8.2 km), Hărman (8.6 km), Cristian (10 km).