Brănești (Dâmbovița County): population and statistics
Brănești has a population of 4,008 (2026) across 17.8 km², or 225 people per km². It ranks 1,081 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −7.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,008 residents
- 17.8 km²
- 225 people/km²
Key points
Among the 89 localities in Dâmbovița County, Brănești ranks No. 49 by population.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 24 ‰ in Brănești, compared with an average of 142 ‰ in Dâmbovița County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.25 ‰ in Brănești, compared with an average of 1.25 ‰ in Dâmbovița County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Brănești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (63 businesses).
Brănești in numbers
Where is Brănești?
Population of Brănești over time
Brănești had 4,329 residents in 2016 and 4,008 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,126 |
| 2022 | 4,086 |
| 2023 | 4,088 |
| 2024 | 4,057 |
| 2025 | 4,039 |
| 2026 | 4,008 |
Did you know?
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,496 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.5 times the national average.
- The nearest locality is Glodeni, 3.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Pucioasa (13,951 residents), 4.7 km away.
All indicators for Brănești
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 | Brănești | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.5 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,955 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.7 ‰ | 17.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,469 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.2 ‰ | 6.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,424 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.7 ‰ | 11.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,295 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Brănești | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.44 km | 5.16 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,940 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.00 ‰ | 2.77 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,633 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,757 | 226,358 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,189 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 438.4 ‰ | 453.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,179 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 58.9 m² | 52.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 713 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.25 ‰ | 2.09 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 985 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Brănești | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.94 km | 4.80 km | 6.17 km | ranked 523 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 397 m³ | 19,271 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 259 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Brănești | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 34.7 ‰ | 40.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,178 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.50 ‰ | 3.13 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,254 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Brănești | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 99 ‰ | 175 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,037 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.0% | 2.1% | 2.3% | ranked 2,436 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Brănești | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 35.2 m³ | 30.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 884 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.75 km | 2.84 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,380 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Brănești | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.25 ‰ | 1.25 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,599 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.25 ‰ | 0.42 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,518 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.75 ‰ | 0.72 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 476 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Brănești | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 24 ‰ | 142 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 3,133 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.5 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,272 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Brănești
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 trade78 · 21.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical36 · 10.1%
- Administrative and support services34 · 9.5%
- Transport and storage33 · 9.2%
- Manufacturing32 · 9.0%
- Construction30 · 8.4%
- Accommodation and food services26 · 7.3%
- Other service activities19 · 5.3%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)63 · 17.6%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)41 · 11.5%
- Specialised construction activities29 · 8.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines26 · 7.3%
- Office administration and business support activities24 · 6.7%
- Construction of buildings21 · 5.9%
- Food and beverage service activities20 · 5.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities17 · 4.8%
- Real estate activities15 · 4.2%
- Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing15 · 4.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Brănești?
Brănești has 4,008 residents (2026), ranking 1,081 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Brănești?
Brănești covers 17.8 km², with a density of 225 people per km².
Is the population of Brănești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Brănești went from 4,329 to 4,008, a change of −7.4%.
Where is Brănești?
Brănești is in Dâmbovița County. Latitude 45.033, longitude 25.417.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Brănești?
In Brănești, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 24 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,133 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Brănești?
In Brănești, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.25 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,599 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Which localities border Brănești?
The nearest to Brănești are Glodeni (3.2 km), Vulcana-Pandele (4.1 km), Pucioasa (4.7 km), Doicești (5.7 km), Șotânga (6.6 km).