Brăduț: population and statistics
Brăduț has a population of 5,317 (2026) across 169.2 km², or 31.4 people per km². It ranks 668 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +4.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,317 residents
- 169.2 km²
- 31 people/km²
Key points
Among the 45 localities in Covasna County, Brăduț ranks No. 7 by population.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 6.0 ‰ in Brăduț, compared with an average of 10.2 ‰ in Covasna County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Brăduț: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (34 businesses).
Brăduț in numbers
Where is Brăduț?
Neighbouring localities
- Vârghiș10 km · 1,695
- Bățani11 km · 4,813
- Baraolt13 km · 8,693
- Merești13 km · 1,347
- Lueta13 km · 3,599
- Sântimbru15 km · 2,154
- Sânsimion16 km · 3,602
- Ocland16 km · 1,278
All localities in Covasna County
Localities of similar size
Population of Brăduț over time
Brăduț had 5,109 residents in 2016 and 5,317 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,171 |
| 2022 | 5,170 |
| 2023 | 5,212 |
| 2024 | 5,238 |
| 2025 | 5,288 |
| 2026 | 5,317 |
Did you know?
- “Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 23,704 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Vârghiș, 10.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Baraolt (8,693 residents), 13 km away.
All indicators for Brăduț
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 | Brăduț | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.0 ‰ | 10.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 3,133 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.8 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 3,082 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.4 ‰ | 7.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 31 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.8 ‰ | 11.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,806 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Brăduț | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.46 km | 5.18 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,194 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.13 ‰ | 1.25 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,526 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,032 | 96,240 | 10,177,161 | ranked 925 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 382.2 ‰ | 438.5 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,829 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 44.0 m² | 49.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,325 of 3,163 |
Energy
| Indicator | Brăduț | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.79 km | 2.01 km | 6.17 km | ranked 974 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 2 m³ | 2,212 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 1,005 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Brăduț | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 13.2 ‰ | 31.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,900 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.38 ‰ | 1.34 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,966 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Brăduț | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 42 ‰ | 242 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,529 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 7.3% | 3.9% | 2.3% | ranked 404 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Brăduț | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 1.5 nights | 3.2 | 0.4 | ranked 262 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 653 ‰ | 835 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 305 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.4 ‰ | 29.7 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 663 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Brăduț | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 24.4 m³ | 33.4 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,484 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.87 km | 4.46 km | 4.05 km | ranked 679 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Brăduț | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.56 ‰ | 1.99 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,283 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.56 ‰ | 0.45 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 906 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.19 ‰ | 0.74 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 2,010 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Brăduț | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 154 ‰ | 147 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 305 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,697 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Brăduț
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 trade51 · 23.5%
- Manufacturing29 · 13.4%
- Transport and storage26 · 12.0%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing25 · 11.5%
- Accommodation and food services22 · 10.1%
- Construction12 · 5.5%
- Professional, scientific and technical10 · 4.6%
- Administrative and support services10 · 4.6%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)34 · 15.7%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)32 · 14.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines26 · 12.0%
- Food and beverage service activities17 · 7.8%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services16 · 7.4%
- Forestry and logging13 · 6.0%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)12 · 5.5%
- Specialised construction activities12 · 5.5%
- Accommodation12 · 5.5%
- Construction of buildings9 · 4.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Brăduț?
Brăduț has 5,317 residents (2026), ranking 668 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Brăduț?
Brăduț covers 169.2 km², with a density of 31 people per km².
Is the population of Brăduț growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Brăduț went from 5,109 to 5,317, a change of +4.1%.
Where is Brăduț?
Brăduț is in Covasna County. Latitude 46.186, longitude 25.643.
Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Brăduț?
In Brăduț, “Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 2 m³ (2025), ranking 1,005 of 1,023 localities; the national median is 269 m³.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Brăduț?
In Brăduț, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 6.0 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,133 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Which localities border Brăduț?
The nearest to Brăduț are Vârghiș (10 km), Bățani (11 km), Baraolt (13 km), Merești (13 km), Lueta (13 km).