Brănișca: population and statistics
Brănișca has a population of 1,448 (2026) across 77.0 km², or 18.8 people per km². It ranks 2,772 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −8.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,448 residents
- 77.0 km²
- 19 people/km²
Key points
Among the 69 localities in Hunedoara County, Brănișca ranks No. 44 by population.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.38 ‰ in Brănișca, compared with an average of 0.60 ‰ in Hunedoara County and 0.60 ‰ nationally.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 41 ‰ in Brănișca, compared with an average of 132 ‰ in Hunedoara County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Brănișca: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (24 businesses).
Brănișca in numbers
Where is Brănișca?
Neighbouring localities
- Vețel2.4 km · 2,898
- Șoimuș8.0 km · 3,510
- Cârjiți8.7 km · 733
- Ilia9.0 km · 3,356
- Deva12 km · 63,068
- Vorța14 km · 683
- Hărău14 km · 2,099
- Gurasada15 km · 1,277
All localities in Hunedoara County
Localities of similar size
Population of Brănișca over time
Brănișca had 1,576 residents in 2016 and 1,448 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,516 |
| 2022 | 1,485 |
| 2023 | 1,468 |
| 2024 | 1,464 |
| 2025 | 1,457 |
| 2026 | 1,448 |
Did you know?
- “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,790 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Vețel (2,898 residents), 2.4 km away.
All indicators for Brănișca
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 | Brănișca | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 26.9 ‰ | 13.9 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 335 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.4 ‰ | 18.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 656 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.5 ‰ | 5.0 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,295 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.0 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 527 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Brănișca | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,043 | 213,611 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,358 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 720.3 ‰ | 506.6 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 220 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 48.1 m² | 49.0 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,843 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Brănișca | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 39.4 ‰ | 48.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 880 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.07 ‰ | 2.88 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,600 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Brănișca | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 79 ‰ | 242 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,390 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.9% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 2,534 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Brănișca | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.4 ‰ | 28.7 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 663 of 1,362 |
Health
| Indicator | Brănișca | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.38 ‰ | 3.00 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 349 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.38 ‰ | 0.60 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 43 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Brănișca | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 41 ‰ | 132 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 3,050 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.9 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 402 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Brănișca
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 trade30 · 18.3%
- Transport and storage22 · 13.4%
- Construction19 · 11.6%
- Manufacturing16 · 9.8%
- Accommodation and food services14 · 8.5%
- Administrative and support services14 · 8.5%
- Professional, scientific and technical10 · 6.1%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation9 · 5.5%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)24 · 14.6%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines21 · 12.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)19 · 11.6%
- Specialised construction activities17 · 10.4%
- Construction of buildings16 · 9.8%
- Civil engineering13 · 7.9%
- Food and beverage service activities13 · 7.9%
- Office administration and business support activities11 · 6.7%
- Warehousing and transport support activities10 · 6.1%
- Head offices and management consultancy8 · 4.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Brănișca?
Brănișca has 1,448 residents (2026), ranking 2,772 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Brănișca?
Brănișca covers 77.0 km², with a density of 19 people per km².
Is the population of Brănișca growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Brănișca went from 1,576 to 1,448, a change of −8.1%.
Where is Brănișca?
Brănișca is in Hunedoara County. Latitude 45.915, longitude 22.773.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Brănișca?
In Brănișca, “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.38 ‰ (2024), ranking 43 of 2,807 localities; the national median is 0.46 ‰.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Brănișca?
In Brănișca, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 41 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,050 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Which localities border Brănișca?
The nearest to Brănișca are Vețel (2.4 km), Șoimuș (8.0 km), Cârjiți (8.7 km), Ilia (9.0 km), Deva (12 km).