Brădești (Dolj County): population and statistics
Brădești has a population of 4,462 (2026) across 63.4 km², or 70.4 people per km². It ranks 904 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −0.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,462 residents
- 63.4 km²
- 70 people/km²
Key points
Among the 111 localities in Dolj County, Brădești ranks No. 24 by population.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.22 ‰ in Brădești, compared with an average of 2.46 ‰ in Dolj County and 3.20 ‰ nationally.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 4.71 ‰ in Brădești, compared with an average of 3.58 ‰ in Dolj County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
Brădești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (82 businesses).
Brădești in numbers
Where is Brădești?
Neighbouring localities
- Coțofenii din Față6.6 km · 2,065
- Scăești7.2 km · 2,096
- Melinești7.3 km · 3,654
- Braloștița7.9 km · 3,630
- Almăj8.8 km · 1,791
- Filiași9.1 km · 17,157
- Coțofenii din Dos11 km · 2,237
- Goiești11 km · 3,001
Localities of similar size
Population of Brădești over time
Brădești had 4,499 residents in 2016 and 4,462 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,525 |
| 2022 | 4,515 |
| 2023 | 4,465 |
| 2024 | 4,455 |
| 2025 | 4,444 |
| 2026 | 4,462 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,878 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Coțofenii din Față, 6.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Filiași (17,157 residents), 9.1 km away.
All indicators for Brădești
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 | Brădești | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.6 ‰ | 17.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,086 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.3 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,759 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.4 ‰ | 6.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,312 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.8 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,259 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Brădești | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.40 km | 5.11 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,429 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.47 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 740 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,832 | 309,497 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,108 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 410.6 ‰ | 469.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,558 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 54.1 m² | 51.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,135 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.22 ‰ | 2.46 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,841 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Brădești | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.84 km | 2.64 km | 6.17 km | ranked 423 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 227 m³ | 5,466 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 589 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Brădești | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 45.0 ‰ | 55.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 665 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.71 ‰ | 3.58 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 329 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Brădești | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 102 ‰ | 215 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 988 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.2% | 5.0% | 2.3% | ranked 1,157 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Brădești | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 27.8 m³ | 29.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,285 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Brădești | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.67 ‰ | 5.69 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 947 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.67 ‰ | 0.65 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 531 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.45 ‰ | 1.39 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,167 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Brădești | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 78 ‰ | 172 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,122 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,489 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Brădești
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 trade111 · 22.7%
- Construction55 · 11.2%
- Transport and storage51 · 10.4%
- Manufacturing48 · 9.8%
- Administrative and support services43 · 8.8%
- Accommodation and food services32 · 6.5%
- Professional, scientific and technical30 · 6.1%
- Other service activities24 · 4.9%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)82 · 16.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)62 · 12.7%
- Specialised construction activities54 · 11.0%
- Construction of buildings40 · 8.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines40 · 8.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities32 · 6.5%
- Food and beverage service activities31 · 6.3%
- Civil engineering29 · 5.9%
- Rental and leasing activities23 · 4.7%
- Office administration and business support activities19 · 3.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Brădești?
Brădești has 4,462 residents (2026), ranking 904 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Brădești?
Brădești covers 63.4 km², with a density of 70 people per km².
Is the population of Brădești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Brădești went from 4,499 to 4,462, a change of −0.8%.
Where is Brădești?
Brădești is in Dolj County. Latitude 44.505, longitude 23.620.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Brădești?
In Brădești, “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.22 ‰ (2025), ranking 1,841 of 1,926 localities; the national median is 1.30 ‰.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Brădești?
In Brădești, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 4.71 ‰ (2026), ranking 329 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
Which localities border Brădești?
The nearest to Brădești are Coțofenii din Față (6.6 km), Scăești (7.2 km), Melinești (7.3 km), Braloștița (7.9 km), Almăj (8.8 km).