Braniștea (Galați County): population and statistics
Braniștea has a population of 4,531 (2026) across 62.3 km², or 72.7 people per km². It ranks 883 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +3.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,531 residents
- 62.3 km²
- 73 people/km²
Key points
Among the 65 localities in Galați County, Braniștea ranks No. 25 by population.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.22 ‰ in Braniștea, compared with an average of 2.21 ‰ in Galați County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: 5.96 ‰ in Braniștea, compared with an average of 1.36 ‰ in Galați County and 3.20 ‰ nationally.
Braniștea: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (61 businesses).
Braniștea in numbers
Where is Braniștea?
Population of Braniștea over time
Braniștea had 4,364 residents in 2016 and 4,531 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,440 |
| 2022 | 4,434 |
| 2023 | 4,439 |
| 2024 | 4,453 |
| 2025 | 4,510 |
| 2026 | 4,531 |
Did you know?
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 92% of localities.
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,730 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Șendreni, 5.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Vânători (8,064 residents), 15 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 | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 28.0 ‰ | 14.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 290 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.0 ‰ | 22.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,126 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.4 ‰ | 5.4 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,728 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.9 ‰ | 10.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,554 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Braniștea | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.53 km | 4.70 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,397 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.19 ‰ | 1.49 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 340 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,217 | 240,604 | 10,177,161 | ranked 781 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 489.3 ‰ | 394.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,530 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 50.7 m² | 49.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,522 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.96 ‰ | 1.36 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 152 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Braniștea | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 32.7 ‰ | 39.5 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,331 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.77 ‰ | 2.62 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,879 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Braniștea | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 117 ‰ | 195 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 813 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.7% | 2.6% | 2.3% | ranked 1,366 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Braniștea | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.1 nights | 0.6 | 0.4 | ranked 868 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 58 ‰ | 341 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 919 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.5 ‰ | 6.6 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,176 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Braniștea | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 22.7 m³ | 27.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,610 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Braniștea | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.22 ‰ | 2.21 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,669 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.22 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,606 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Braniștea | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 79 ‰ | 144 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,090 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.2 per 10,000 inh. | 2.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,489 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 trade75 · 20.1%
- Construction44 · 11.8%
- Transport and storage42 · 11.3%
- Manufacturing36 · 9.7%
- Administrative and support services33 · 8.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical27 · 7.2%
- Accommodation and food services24 · 6.4%
- Other service activities23 · 6.2%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)61 · 16.4%
- Specialised construction activities42 · 11.3%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)35 · 9.4%
- Construction of buildings31 · 8.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines31 · 8.3%
- Warehousing and transport support activities23 · 6.2%
- Food and beverage service activities21 · 5.6%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities18 · 4.8%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities17 · 4.6%
- Civil engineering14 · 3.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Braniștea?
Braniștea has 4,531 residents (2026), ranking 883 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Braniștea?
Braniștea covers 62.3 km², with a density of 73 people per km².
Is the population of Braniștea growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Braniștea went from 4,364 to 4,531, a change of +3.8%.
Where is Braniștea?
Braniștea is in Galați County. Latitude 45.437, longitude 27.840.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Braniștea?
In Braniștea, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.22 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,669 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Braniștea?
In Braniștea, “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 5.96 ‰ (2025), ranking 152 of 1,926 localities; the national median is 1.30 ‰.
Which localities border Braniștea?
The nearest to Braniștea are Șendreni (5.8 km), Independența (8.3 km), Schela (9.5 km), Vădeni (12 km), Smârdan (13 km).