Brebu (Caraș-Severin County): population and statistics
Brebu has a population of 1,156 (2026) across 75.2 km², or 15.4 people per km². It ranks 2,961 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is stable: −0.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,156 residents
- 75.2 km²
- 15 people/km²
Key points
Among the 77 localities in Caraș-Severin County, Brebu ranks No. 62 by population.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 2.6 ‰ in Brebu, compared with an average of 5.1 ‰ in Caraș-Severin County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Brebu: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (33 businesses).
Brebu in numbers
Where is Brebu?
Population of Brebu over time
Brebu had 1,158 residents in 2016 and 1,156 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,116 |
| 2022 | 1,072 |
| 2023 | 1,070 |
| 2024 | 1,093 |
| 2025 | 1,142 |
| 2026 | 1,156 |
Did you know?
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Existing dwellings”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,534 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Zorlențu Mare, 5.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Păltiniș (2,451 residents), 9.5 km away.
All indicators for Brebu
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 | Brebu | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 43.3 ‰ | 14.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 98 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.9 ‰ | 18.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 942 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.6 ‰ | 5.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 3,088 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.7 ‰ | 12.2 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,136 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Brebu | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.48 km | 5.12 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,191 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.06 ‰ | 0.71 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 180 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 603 | 140,490 | 10,177,161 | ranked 3,042 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 521.6 ‰ | 476.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,181 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 57.2 m² | 54.5 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 850 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Brebu | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 56.2 ‰ | 38.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 343 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.60 ‰ | 2.08 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,180 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Brebu | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 94 ‰ | 182 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,106 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.1% | 1.8% | 2.3% | ranked 1,670 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Brebu | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 4.7 nights | 2.7 | 0.4 | ranked 102 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 724 ‰ | 955 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 285 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 74.4 ‰ | 41.5 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 153 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Brebu | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 49.3 m³ | 38.1 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 416 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.82 km | 3.18 km | 4.05 km | ranked 246 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Brebu | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.87 ‰ | 1.92 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 622 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.87 ‰ | 0.53 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 229 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Brebu | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 63 ‰ | 122 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,674 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 194 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Brebu
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 trade49 · 22.9%
- Transport and storage29 · 13.6%
- Administrative and support services24 · 11.2%
- Manufacturing20 · 9.3%
- Construction18 · 8.4%
- Professional, scientific and technical16 · 7.5%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing12 · 5.6%
- Other service activities12 · 5.6%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)33 · 15.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)28 · 13.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines22 · 10.3%
- Warehousing and transport support activities20 · 9.3%
- Specialised construction activities18 · 8.4%
- Rental and leasing activities18 · 8.4%
- Repair of computers and personal and household goods12 · 5.6%
- Head offices and management consultancy11 · 5.1%
- Construction of buildings10 · 4.7%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities10 · 4.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Brebu?
Brebu has 1,156 residents (2026), ranking 2,961 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Brebu?
Brebu covers 75.2 km², with a density of 15 people per km².
Is the population of Brebu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Brebu went from 1,158 to 1,156, a change of −0.2%.
Where is Brebu?
Brebu is in Caraș-Severin County. Latitude 45.420, longitude 21.992.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Brebu?
In Brebu, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 2.6 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,088 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Existing dwellings: what is the figure for Brebu?
In Brebu, “Existing dwellings” stands at 603 (2025), ranking 3,042 of 3,181 localities; the national median is 1,464.
Which localities border Brebu?
The nearest to Brebu are Zorlențu Mare (5.4 km), Copăcele (8.6 km), Ezeriș (9.3 km), Târnova (9.5 km), Păltiniș (9.5 km).