Brădeanu: population and statistics
Brădeanu has a population of 2,158 (2026) across 75.4 km², or 28.6 people per km². It ranks 2,209 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −13.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,158 residents
- 75.4 km²
- 29 people/km²
Key points
Among the 87 localities in Buzău County, Brădeanu ranks No. 56 by population.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 32.9 m² in Brădeanu, compared with an average of 51.0 m² in Buzău County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: 17.6 ‰ in Brădeanu, compared with an average of 13.3 ‰ in Buzău County and 11.1 ‰ nationally.
Brădeanu: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (26 businesses).
Brădeanu in numbers
Where is Brădeanu?
Population of Brădeanu over time
Brădeanu had 2,480 residents in 2016 and 2,158 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,332 |
| 2022 | 2,269 |
| 2023 | 2,253 |
| 2024 | 2,220 |
| 2025 | 2,180 |
| 2026 | 2,158 |
Did you know?
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,562 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Smeeni (6,260 residents), 7.7 km away.
All indicators for Brădeanu
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 | Brădeanu | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.6 ‰ | 15.4 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,264 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.1 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,354 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.0 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,024 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.6 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 589 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Brădeanu | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.67 km | 7.19 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,151 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,332 | 213,362 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,820 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 617.2 ‰ | 494.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 527 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 32.9 m² | 51.0 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 3,085 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Brădeanu | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 25.5 ‰ | 43.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,923 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.32 ‰ | 2.92 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,395 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Brădeanu | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 61 ‰ | 205 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,847 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 4.1% | 2.1% | 2.3% | ranked 888 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Brădeanu | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 15.8 m³ | 33.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,074 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Brădeanu | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.46 ‰ | 1.59 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,666 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.46 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,395 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.46 ‰ | 0.73 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,127 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Brădeanu | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 94 ‰ | 137 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,468 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,008 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Brădeanu
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 trade39 · 26.7%
- Accommodation and food services17 · 11.6%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing15 · 10.3%
- Transport and storage15 · 10.3%
- Manufacturing14 · 9.6%
- Administrative and support services12 · 8.2%
- Construction9 · 6.2%
- Professional, scientific and technical6 · 4.1%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)26 · 17.8%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)25 · 17.1%
- Food and beverage service activities16 · 11.0%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services15 · 10.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines12 · 8.2%
- Manufacture of food products9 · 6.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities8 · 5.5%
- Specialised construction activities7 · 4.8%
- Office administration and business support activities7 · 4.8%
- Construction of buildings6 · 4.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Brădeanu?
Brădeanu has 2,158 residents (2026), ranking 2,209 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Brădeanu?
Brădeanu covers 75.4 km², with a density of 29 people per km².
Is the population of Brădeanu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Brădeanu went from 2,480 to 2,158, a change of −13.0%.
Where is Brădeanu?
Brădeanu is in Buzău County. Latitude 44.922, longitude 26.859.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Brădeanu?
In Brădeanu, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 32.9 m² (2025), ranking 3,085 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Brădeanu?
In Brădeanu, “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 17.6 ‰ (2025), ranking 589 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 13.0 ‰.
Which localities border Brădeanu?
The nearest to Brădeanu are Smeeni (7.7 km), Scutelnici (9.2 km), Florica (10 km), Pogoanele (11 km), Gherăseni (12 km).