Brădești (Harghita County): population and statistics
Brădești has a population of 2,212 (2026) across 31.5 km², or 70.2 people per km². It ranks 2,158 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +9.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,212 residents
- 31.5 km²
- 70 people/km²
Key points
Among the 67 localities in Harghita County, Brădești ranks No. 50 by population.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 69.2 ‰ in Brădești, compared with an average of 38.2 ‰ in Harghita County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 245 ‰ in Brădești, compared with an average of 220 ‰ in Harghita County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Brădești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (80 businesses).
Brădești in numbers
Where is Brădești?
Population of Brădești over time
Brădești had 2,023 residents in 2016 and 2,212 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,128 |
| 2022 | 2,152 |
| 2023 | 2,169 |
| 2024 | 2,189 |
| 2025 | 2,210 |
| 2026 | 2,212 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Harghita County for “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- Number 1 in Harghita County for “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,413 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Satu Mare, 3.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Dealu (4,287 residents), 6.7 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 | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.2 ‰ | 10.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 753 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.1 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,631 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.5 ‰ | 7.6 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,693 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.7 ‰ | 11.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,672 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Brădești | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.30 km | 5.80 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,393 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.81 ‰ | 1.36 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,060 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 915 | 151,957 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,594 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 413.7 ‰ | 472.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,526 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 60.5 m² | 53.5 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 610 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.52 ‰ | 1.17 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 221 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Brădești | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.40 km | 3.58 km | 6.17 km | ranked 167 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 176 m³ | 5,727 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 704 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Brădești | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 69.2 ‰ | 38.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 179 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.26 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,439 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Brădești | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 245 ‰ | 220 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 302 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.6% | 2.9% | 2.3% | ranked 2,001 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Brădești | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.1 nights | 1.7 | 0.4 | ranked 868 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21 ‰ | 727 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 1,094 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.4 ‰ | 42.7 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 739 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Brădești | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 27.1 m³ | 33.9 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,333 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.44 km | 4.61 km | 4.05 km | ranked 979 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Brădești | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.45 ‰ | 2.08 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,709 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.45 ‰ | 0.48 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,452 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.90 ‰ | 0.74 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 312 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Brădești | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 74 ‰ | 159 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,297 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.5 per 10,000 inh. | 4.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,057 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 trade98 · 17.3%
- Administrative and support services69 · 12.2%
- Transport and storage61 · 10.8%
- Manufacturing55 · 9.7%
- Construction51 · 9.0%
- Professional, scientific and technical47 · 8.3%
- Real estate32 · 5.7%
- Other service activities31 · 5.5%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)80 · 14.1%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)74 · 13.1%
- Specialised construction activities48 · 8.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines43 · 7.6%
- Office administration and business support activities43 · 7.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities41 · 7.2%
- Real estate activities32 · 5.7%
- Construction of buildings31 · 5.5%
- Rental and leasing activities31 · 5.5%
- Repair of computers and personal and household goods24 · 4.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Brădești?
Brădești has 2,212 residents (2026), ranking 2,158 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Brădești?
Brădești covers 31.5 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 2,023 to 2,212, a change of +9.3%.
Where is Brădești?
Brădești is in Harghita County. Latitude 46.360, longitude 25.365.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Brădești?
In Brădești, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 69.2 ‰ (2026), ranking 179 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Brădești?
In Brădești, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 245 ‰ (2024), ranking 302 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Which localities border Brădești?
The nearest to Brădești are Satu Mare (3.0 km), Dealu (6.7 km), Odorheiu Secuiesc (7.0 km), Mărtiniș (9.4 km), Feliceni (9.5 km).