Brateș: population and statistics
Brateș has a population of 1,374 (2026) across 34.0 km², or 40.5 people per km². It ranks 2,825 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −8.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,374 residents
- 34.0 km²
- 40 people/km²
Key points
Among the 45 localities in Covasna County, Brateș ranks No. 38 by population.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: 23.58 km in Brateș, compared with an average of 4.46 km in Covasna County and 3.05 km nationally.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.00 ‰ in Brateș, compared with an average of 1.34 ‰ in Covasna County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
Brateș: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (13 businesses).
Brateș in numbers
Where is Brateș?
Population of Brateș over time
Brateș had 1,497 residents in 2016 and 1,374 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,399 |
| 2022 | 1,380 |
| 2023 | 1,375 |
| 2024 | 1,383 |
| 2025 | 1,376 |
| 2026 | 1,374 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Covasna County for “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Existing dwellings”: lower than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,756 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Boroșneu Mare (3,265 residents), 5.5 km away.
All indicators for Brateș
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 | Brateș | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.0 ‰ | 10.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,575 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.4 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,740 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.4 ‰ | 7.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,728 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.2 ‰ | 11.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,455 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Brateș | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.36 km | 5.18 km | 7.67 km | ranked 340 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.73 ‰ | 1.25 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,925 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 736 | 96,240 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,888 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 535.7 ‰ | 438.5 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,037 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 58.8 m² | 49.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 719 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Brateș | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 18.2 ‰ | 31.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,573 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.00 ‰ | 1.34 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 3,005 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Brateș | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 83 ‰ | 242 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,301 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.4% | 3.9% | 2.3% | ranked 2,140 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Brateș | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 19.7 m³ | 33.4 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,812 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.58 km | 4.46 km | 4.05 km | ranked 5 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Brateș | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.73 ‰ | 1.99 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 827 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.73 ‰ | 0.45 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 418 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Brateș | Covasna County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 85 ‰ | 147 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,829 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 346 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Brateș
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 trade16 · 23.9%
- Transport and storage10 · 14.9%
- Manufacturing9 · 13.4%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing8 · 11.9%
- Construction5 · 7.5%
- Professional, scientific and technical4 · 6.0%
- Administrative and support services4 · 6.0%
- Accommodation and food services3 · 4.5%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)13 · 19.4%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)8 · 11.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines8 · 11.9%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services7 · 10.4%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)4 · 6.0%
- Specialised construction activities4 · 6.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities4 · 6.0%
- Forestry and logging3 · 4.5%
- Manufacture of food products3 · 4.5%
- Construction of buildings3 · 4.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Brateș?
Brateș has 1,374 residents (2026), ranking 2,825 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Brateș?
Brateș covers 34.0 km², with a density of 40 people per km².
Is the population of Brateș growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Brateș went from 1,497 to 1,374, a change of −8.2%.
Where is Brateș?
Brateș is in Covasna County. Latitude 45.833, longitude 26.067.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Brateș?
In Brateș, “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 23.58 km (2025), ranking 5 of 1,695 localities; the national median is 4.05 km.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Brateș?
In Brateș, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.00 ‰ (2026), ranking 3,005 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
Which localities border Brateș?
The nearest to Brateș are Boroșneu Mare (5.5 km), Moacșa (8.6 km), Covasna (9.4 km), Valea Mare (9.6 km), Reci (10 km).