Brad: population and statistics
Brad has a population of 14,001 (2026) across 79.8 km², or 176 people per km². It ranks 165 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −12.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 14,001 residents
- 79.8 km²
- 176 people/km²
Key points
Among the 69 localities in Hunedoara County, Brad ranks No. 8 by population.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 5.64 ‰ in Brad, compared with an average of 3.00 ‰ in Hunedoara County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Brad: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (377 businesses).
Brad in numbers
Where is Brad?
Population of Brad over time
Brad had 15,943 residents in 2016 and 14,001 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 15,061 |
| 2022 | 14,782 |
| 2023 | 14,618 |
| 2024 | 14,458 |
| 2025 | 14,164 |
| 2026 | 14,001 |
Did you know?
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Existing dwellings”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 11,171 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Luncoiu de Jos, 5.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Deva (63,068 residents), 30 km away.
All indicators for Brad
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 | Brad | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.4 ‰ | 13.9 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,728 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.0 ‰ | 18.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,867 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.5 ‰ | 5.0 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,970 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.4 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 964 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Brad | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.54 km | 5.11 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,138 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 7,474 | 213,611 | 10,177,161 | ranked 138 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 533.8 ‰ | 506.6 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,058 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 46.1 m² | 49.0 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,095 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.43 ‰ | 0.68 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 883 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Brad | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 55.5 ‰ | 48.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 355 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.07 ‰ | 2.88 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 892 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Brad | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 272 ‰ | 242 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 234 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 5.1% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 684 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Brad | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.3 nights | 0.9 | 0.4 | ranked 658 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 249 ‰ | 550 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 573 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.1 ‰ | 28.7 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 756 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Brad | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 33.2 m³ | 48.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 981 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.08 km | 3.55 km | 4.05 km | ranked 840 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Brad | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 5.64 ‰ | 3.00 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 35 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.00 ‰ | 0.60 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 136 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.29 ‰ | 0.87 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 113 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Brad | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 128 ‰ | 132 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 580 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,997 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Brad
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 trade466 · 21.8%
- Transport and storage286 · 13.4%
- Administrative and support services201 · 9.4%
- Construction197 · 9.2%
- Manufacturing162 · 7.6%
- Accommodation and food services160 · 7.5%
- Professional, scientific and technical148 · 6.9%
- Other service activities144 · 6.7%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)377 · 17.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)247 · 11.6%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines247 · 11.6%
- Specialised construction activities171 · 8.0%
- Food and beverage service activities138 · 6.5%
- Construction of buildings137 · 6.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities133 · 6.2%
- Rental and leasing activities92 · 4.3%
- Office administration and business support activities86 · 4.0%
- Other personal service activities83 · 3.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Brad?
Brad has 14,001 residents (2026), ranking 165 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Brad?
Brad covers 79.8 km², with a density of 176 people per km².
Is the population of Brad growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Brad went from 15,943 to 14,001, a change of −12.2%.
Where is Brad?
Brad is in Hunedoara County. Latitude 46.129, longitude 22.790.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Brad?
In Brad, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 5.64 ‰ (2024), ranking 35 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Existing dwellings: what is the figure for Brad?
In Brad, “Existing dwellings” stands at 7,474 (2025), ranking 138 of 3,181 localities; the national median is 1,464.
Which localities border Brad?
The nearest to Brad are Luncoiu de Jos (5.3 km), Crișcior (5.8 km), Ribița (6.3 km), Baia de Criș (7.6 km), Bucureșci (8.5 km).