Breasta: population and statistics
Breasta has a population of 4,640 (2026) across 44.3 km², or 105 people per km². It ranks 853 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +10.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,640 residents
- 44.3 km²
- 105 people/km²
Key points
Among the 111 localities in Dolj County, Breasta ranks No. 21 by population.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 350.4 ‰ in Breasta, compared with an average of 469.0 ‰ in Dolj County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 27 ‰ in Breasta, compared with an average of 215 ‰ in Dolj County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Breasta: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (62 businesses).
Breasta in numbers
Where is Breasta?
Neighbouring localities
- Predești4.1 km · 1,984
- Ișalnița7.2 km · 4,359
- Coțofenii din Dos7.7 km · 2,237
- Bucovăț7.8 km · 4,311
- Pleșoi9.1 km · 1,201
- Almăj13 km · 1,791
- Coțofenii din Față13 km · 2,065
- Craiova13 km · 278,599
Localities of similar size
Population of Breasta over time
Breasta had 4,192 residents in 2016 and 4,640 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,239 |
| 2022 | 4,300 |
| 2023 | 4,361 |
| 2024 | 4,491 |
| 2025 | 4,590 |
| 2026 | 4,640 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,202 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Predești, 4.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Craiova (278,599 residents), 13 km away.
All indicators for Breasta
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 | Breasta | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 30.0 ‰ | 17.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 233 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.6 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 993 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.5 ‰ | 6.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 575 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.4 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,065 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Breasta | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.01 km | 5.11 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,251 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.72 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,114 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,626 | 309,497 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,367 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 350.4 ‰ | 469.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 3,013 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 56.4 m² | 51.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 913 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.08 ‰ | 2.46 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,091 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Breasta | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 34.1 ‰ | 55.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,224 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.37 ‰ | 3.58 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,354 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Breasta | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 27 ‰ | 215 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,996 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.4% | 5.0% | 2.3% | ranked 1,522 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Breasta | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 17.0 m³ | 29.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,991 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.40 km | 3.38 km | 4.05 km | ranked 769 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Breasta | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.43 ‰ | 5.69 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,816 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.43 ‰ | 0.65 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,591 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.43 ‰ | 1.39 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,238 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Breasta | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 91 ‰ | 172 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,569 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: Breasta
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 trade83 · 24.7%
- Transport and storage43 · 12.8%
- Manufacturing32 · 9.5%
- Construction27 · 8.0%
- Accommodation and food services27 · 8.0%
- Administrative and support services23 · 6.8%
- Other service activities19 · 5.7%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing16 · 4.8%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)62 · 18.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines36 · 10.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)33 · 9.8%
- Specialised construction activities26 · 7.7%
- Food and beverage service activities23 · 6.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities17 · 5.1%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services15 · 4.5%
- Manufacture of food products13 · 3.9%
- Real estate activities13 · 3.9%
- Construction of buildings12 · 3.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Breasta?
Breasta has 4,640 residents (2026), ranking 853 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Breasta?
Breasta covers 44.3 km², with a density of 105 people per km².
Is the population of Breasta growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Breasta went from 4,192 to 4,640, a change of +10.7%.
Where is Breasta?
Breasta is in Dolj County. Latitude 44.341, longitude 23.656.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Breasta?
In Breasta, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 350.4 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,013 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Breasta?
In Breasta, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 27 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,996 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Which localities border Breasta?
The nearest to Breasta are Predești (4.1 km), Ișalnița (7.2 km), Coțofenii din Dos (7.7 km), Bucovăț (7.8 km), Pleșoi (9.1 km).