Brabova: population and statistics
Brabova has a population of 1,052 (2026) across 79.7 km², or 13.2 people per km². It ranks 3,026 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −19.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,052 residents
- 79.7 km²
- 13 people/km²
Key points
Among the 111 localities in Dolj County, Brabova ranks No. 107 by population.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 1,056 ‰ in Brabova, compared with an average of 469.0 ‰ in Dolj County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 29.5 ‰ in Brabova, compared with an average of 18.6 ‰ in Dolj County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Brabova: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (14 businesses).
Brabova in numbers
Where is Brabova?
Neighbouring localities
- Vela7.3 km · 1,750
- Gogoșu7.8 km · 438
- Seaca de Pădure8.9 km · 797
- Terpezița9.0 km · 1,394
- Sopot9.9 km · 1,586
- Pleșoi11 km · 1,201
- Cernătești11 km · 1,551
- Carpen14 km · 1,896
Localities of similar size
Population of Brabova over time
Brabova had 1,313 residents in 2016 and 1,052 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,181 |
| 2022 | 1,137 |
| 2023 | 1,116 |
| 2024 | 1,096 |
| 2025 | 1,087 |
| 2026 | 1,052 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 11,155 football pitches.
- Its population density is 6.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Vela (1,750 residents), 7.3 km away.
All indicators for Brabova
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 | Brabova | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.4 ‰ | 17.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,383 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 29.5 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 92 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.8 ‰ | 6.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,589 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.9 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 199 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Brabova | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,111 | 309,497 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,239 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1,056 ‰ | 469.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 22 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 38.3 m² | 51.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,837 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Brabova | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 36.1 ‰ | 55.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,071 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.90 ‰ | 3.58 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,752 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Brabova | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 64 ‰ | 215 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,753 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 8.3% | 5.0% | 2.3% | ranked 316 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Brabova | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.95 ‰ | 5.69 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 543 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.95 ‰ | 0.65 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 172 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.95 ‰ | 1.39 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 266 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Brabova | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 42 ‰ | 172 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 3,043 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 139 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Brabova
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 trade19 · 26.4%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing13 · 18.1%
- Accommodation and food services10 · 13.9%
- Transport and storage9 · 12.5%
- Manufacturing5 · 6.9%
- Construction4 · 5.6%
- Real estate3 · 4.2%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)14 · 19.4%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services13 · 18.1%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)9 · 12.5%
- Food and beverage service activities8 · 11.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities7 · 9.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines5 · 6.9%
- Specialised construction activities4 · 5.6%
- Accommodation4 · 5.6%
- Real estate activities3 · 4.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Brabova?
Brabova has 1,052 residents (2026), ranking 3,026 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Brabova?
Brabova covers 79.7 km², with a density of 13 people per km².
Is the population of Brabova growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Brabova went from 1,313 to 1,052, a change of −19.9%.
Where is Brabova?
Brabova is in Dolj County. Latitude 44.347, longitude 23.408.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Brabova?
In Brabova, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1,056 ‰ (2025), ranking 22 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Brabova?
In Brabova, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 29.5 ‰ (2025), ranking 92 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Which localities border Brabova?
The nearest to Brabova are Vela (7.3 km), Gogoșu (7.8 km), Seaca de Pădure (8.9 km), Terpezița (9.0 km), Sopot (9.9 km).