Brănești (Gorj County): population and statistics
Brănești has a population of 2,179 (2026) across 45.8 km², or 47.6 people per km². It ranks 2,190 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −5.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,179 residents
- 45.8 km²
- 48 people/km²
Key points
Among the 70 localities in Gorj County, Brănești ranks No. 45 by population.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.92 ‰ in Brănești, compared with an average of 0.54 ‰ in Gorj County and 0.60 ‰ nationally.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.46 ‰ in Brănești, compared with an average of 1.64 ‰ in Gorj County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
Brănești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (34 businesses).
Brănești in numbers
Where is Brănești?
Neighbouring localities
- Ionești4.3 km · 2,148
- Turburea6.7 km · 4,051
- Turceni6.9 km · 7,583
- Țânțăreni8.0 km · 5,426
- Grozești10 km · 1,872
- Aninoasa11 km · 3,601
- Stângăceaua12 km · 1,132
- Butoiești13 km · 3,116
Localities of similar size
Population of Brănești over time
Brănești had 2,313 residents in 2016 and 2,179 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,233 |
| 2022 | 2,208 |
| 2023 | 2,206 |
| 2024 | 2,214 |
| 2025 | 2,185 |
| 2026 | 2,179 |
Did you know?
- “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,408 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Ionești, 4.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Turburea (4,051 residents), 6.7 km away.
All indicators for Brănești
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 | Brănești | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.4 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,117 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.3 ‰ | 20.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,055 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.3 ‰ | 5.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 942 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.0 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,199 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Brănești | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.46 ‰ | 1.64 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,185 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,309 | 166,326 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,860 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 600.7 ‰ | 494.2 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 606 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 38.5 m² | 48.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,824 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.67 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 290 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Brănești | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 25.2 ‰ | 43.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,951 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.21 ‰ | 2.62 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 810 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Brănești | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 57 ‰ | 228 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,974 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.4% | 2.5% | 2.3% | ranked 1,522 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Brănești | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.92 ‰ | 2.25 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 580 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.92 ‰ | 0.54 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 198 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.46 ‰ | 1.16 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,127 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Brănești | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 82 ‰ | 150 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,946 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,008 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Brănești
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 trade38 · 28.1%
- Transport and storage18 · 13.3%
- Construction14 · 10.4%
- Accommodation and food services13 · 9.6%
- Manufacturing11 · 8.1%
- Administrative and support services11 · 8.1%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing7 · 5.2%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation6 · 4.4%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)34 · 25.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)17 · 12.6%
- Food and beverage service activities13 · 9.6%
- Specialised construction activities12 · 8.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities12 · 8.9%
- Construction of buildings11 · 8.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines11 · 8.1%
- Civil engineering8 · 5.9%
- Rental and leasing activities6 · 4.4%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities6 · 4.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Brănești?
Brănești has 2,179 residents (2026), ranking 2,190 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Brănești?
Brănești covers 45.8 km², with a density of 48 people per km².
Is the population of Brănești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Brănești went from 2,313 to 2,179, a change of −5.8%.
Where is Brănești?
Brănești is in Gorj County. Latitude 44.658, longitude 23.455.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Brănești?
In Brănești, “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.92 ‰ (2024), ranking 198 of 2,807 localities; the national median is 0.46 ‰.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Brănești?
In Brănești, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.46 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,185 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
Which localities border Brănești?
The nearest to Brănești are Ionești (4.3 km), Turburea (6.7 km), Turceni (6.9 km), Țânțăreni (8.0 km), Grozești (10 km).