Braniștea (Dâmbovița County): population and statistics
Braniștea has a population of 3,792 (2026) across 21.1 km², or 179 people per km². It ranks 1,163 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −9.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,792 residents
- 21.1 km²
- 179 people/km²
Key points
Among the 89 localities in Dâmbovița County, Braniștea ranks No. 51 by population.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 2.6 m³ in Braniștea, compared with an average of 30.2 m³ in Dâmbovița County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants: 2.1 ‰ in Braniștea, compared with an average of 14.3 ‰ in Dâmbovița County and 29.5 ‰ nationally.
Braniștea: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (40 businesses).
Braniștea in numbers
Where is Braniștea?
Population of Braniștea over time
Braniștea had 4,189 residents in 2016 and 3,792 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,913 |
| 2022 | 3,843 |
| 2023 | 3,820 |
| 2024 | 3,812 |
| 2025 | 3,826 |
| 2026 | 3,792 |
Did you know?
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,962 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Titu (9,768 residents), 2.5 km away.
All indicators for Braniștea
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 | Braniștea | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.1 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,356 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.7 ‰ | 17.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,195 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.8 ‰ | 6.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,133 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.0 ‰ | 11.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,295 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Braniștea | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.01 km | 5.16 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,449 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.79 ‰ | 2.77 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,851 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,917 | 226,358 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,046 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 505.5 ‰ | 453.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,353 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 38.1 m² | 52.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,851 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.58 ‰ | 2.09 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 812 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Braniștea | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 23.5 ‰ | 40.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,118 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.58 ‰ | 3.13 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,070 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Braniștea | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 35 ‰ | 175 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,784 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 4.6% | 2.1% | 2.3% | ranked 776 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Braniștea | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.0 nights | 1.0 | 0.4 | ranked 1,070 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13 ‰ | 407 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 1,136 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.1 ‰ | 14.3 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,287 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Braniștea | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 2.6 m³ | 30.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,600 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Braniștea | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.26 ‰ | 1.25 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,575 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.26 ‰ | 0.42 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,489 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.53 ‰ | 0.72 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 919 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Braniștea | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 75 ‰ | 142 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,249 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.6 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,202 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Braniștea
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 trade53 · 24.9%
- Transport and storage21 · 9.9%
- Construction19 · 8.9%
- Manufacturing18 · 8.5%
- Accommodation and food services18 · 8.5%
- Administrative and support services17 · 8.0%
- Professional, scientific and technical12 · 5.6%
- Real estate11 · 5.2%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)40 · 18.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)28 · 13.1%
- Specialised construction activities17 · 8.0%
- Food and beverage service activities17 · 8.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines16 · 7.5%
- Construction of buildings13 · 6.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities11 · 5.2%
- Real estate activities11 · 5.2%
- Office administration and business support activities11 · 5.2%
- Head offices and management consultancy8 · 3.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Braniștea?
Braniștea has 3,792 residents (2026), ranking 1,163 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Braniștea?
Braniștea covers 21.1 km², with a density of 179 people per km².
Is the population of Braniștea growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Braniștea went from 4,189 to 3,792, a change of −9.5%.
Where is Braniștea?
Braniștea is in Dâmbovița County. Latitude 44.683, longitude 25.583.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Braniștea?
In Braniștea, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 2.6 m³ (2025), ranking 2,600 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Braniștea?
In Braniștea, “Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 2.1 ‰ (2025), ranking 1,287 of 1,362 localities; the national median is 11.8 ‰.
Which localities border Braniștea?
The nearest to Braniștea are Titu (2.5 km), Sălcioara (6.8 km), Produlești (6.8 km), Conțești (7.0 km), Odobești (7.5 km).