Brăești (Buzău County): population and statistics
Brăești has a population of 2,079 (2026) across 46.6 km², or 44.6 people per km². It ranks 2,275 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −16.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,079 residents
- 46.6 km²
- 45 people/km²
Key points
Among the 87 localities in Buzău County, Brăești ranks No. 61 by population.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 30.8 ‰ in Brăești, compared with an average of 18.6 ‰ in Buzău County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 12.4% in Brăești, compared with an average of 2.1% in Buzău County and 2.0% nationally.
Brăești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (21 businesses).
Brăești in numbers
Where is Brăești?
Neighbouring localities
- Odăile5.7 km · 596
- Bozioru5.7 km · 856
- Chiliile6.8 km · 397
- Colți8.1 km · 757
- Lopătari8.6 km · 3,107
- Cănești8.6 km · 599
- Cozieni11 km · 1,582
- Mânzălești14 km · 2,019
All localities in Buzău County
Localities of similar size
Population of Brăești over time
Brăești had 2,475 residents in 2016 and 2,079 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,292 |
| 2022 | 2,249 |
| 2023 | 2,213 |
| 2024 | 2,169 |
| 2025 | 2,131 |
| 2026 | 2,079 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Buzău County for “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”.
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,524 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Odăile, 5.7 km away.
All indicators for Brăești
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 | Brăești | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.2 ‰ | 15.4 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 3,011 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 30.8 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 63 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.7 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 812 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.0 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,885 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Brăești | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.51 km | 7.19 km | 7.67 km | ranked 573 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 977 | 213,362 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,482 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 469.9 ‰ | 494.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,770 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 37.9 m² | 51.0 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,860 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Brăești | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 18.8 ‰ | 43.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,520 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.48 ‰ | 2.92 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,924 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Brăești | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 44 ‰ | 205 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,455 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 12.4% | 2.1% | 2.3% | ranked 125 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Brăești | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.48 ‰ | 1.59 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,581 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.48 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,284 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Brăești | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 148 ‰ | 137 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 359 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 924 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Brăești
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 trade29 · 31.5%
- Transport and storage13 · 14.1%
- Accommodation and food services12 · 13.0%
- Manufacturing10 · 10.9%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing9 · 9.8%
- Construction8 · 8.7%
- Administrative and support services3 · 3.3%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)21 · 22.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)19 · 20.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines13 · 14.1%
- Food and beverage service activities10 · 10.9%
- Forestry and logging7 · 7.6%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)7 · 7.6%
- Specialised construction activities7 · 7.6%
- Construction of buildings5 · 5.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities5 · 5.4%
- Civil engineering4 · 4.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Brăești?
Brăești has 2,079 residents (2026), ranking 2,275 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Brăești?
Brăești covers 46.6 km², with a density of 45 people per km².
Is the population of Brăești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Brăești went from 2,475 to 2,079, a change of −16.0%.
Where is Brăești?
Brăești is in Buzău County. Latitude 45.433, longitude 26.500.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Brăești?
In Brăești, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 30.8 ‰ (2025), ranking 63 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Brăești?
In Brăești, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 12.4% (2026), ranking 125 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Which localities border Brăești?
The nearest to Brăești are Odăile (5.7 km), Bozioru (5.7 km), Chiliile (6.8 km), Colți (8.1 km), Lopătari (8.6 km).