Brăești (Iași County): population and statistics
Brăești has a population of 3,073 (2026) across 53.6 km², or 57.3 people per km². It ranks 1,531 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −4.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,073 residents
- 53.6 km²
- 57 people/km²
Key points
Among the 98 localities in Iași County, Brăești ranks No. 78 by population.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 10.6% in Brăești, compared with an average of 1.5% in Iași County and 2.0% nationally.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.98 ‰ in Brăești, compared with an average of 1.35 ‰ in Iași County and 1.08 ‰ nationally.
Brăești: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (30 businesses).
Brăești in numbers
Where is Brăești?
Neighbouring localities
- Lungani6.8 km · 6,723
- Ion Neculce6.9 km · 5,792
- Târgu Frumos8.8 km · 13,463
- Boghicea10.0 km · 2,530
- Sinești10 km · 4,209
- Strunga10 km · 3,909
- Bălțați11 km · 5,504
- Oțeleni12 km · 3,427
Localities of similar size
Population of Brăești over time
Brăești had 3,212 residents in 2016 and 3,073 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,184 |
| 2022 | 3,158 |
| 2023 | 3,143 |
| 2024 | 3,114 |
| 2025 | 3,102 |
| 2026 | 3,073 |
Did you know?
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,506 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Lungani (6,723 residents), 6.8 km away.
All indicators for Brăești
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 | Brăești | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.7 ‰ | 25.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,308 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.9 ‰ | 30.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,144 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.8 ‰ | 7.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,139 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.0 ‰ | 8.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,885 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Brăești | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.29 km | 3.80 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,455 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.65 ‰ | 2.21 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,003 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,523 | 417,276 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,497 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 495.6 ‰ | 423.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,453 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 46.2 m² | 48.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,077 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.63 ‰ | 3.34 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 790 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Brăești | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.33 km | 3.45 km | 6.17 km | ranked 291 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 172 m³ | 7,241 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 716 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Brăești | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 18.2 ‰ | 46.5 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,573 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.98 ‰ | 3.19 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,574 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Brăești | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 96 ‰ | 189 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,078 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 10.6% | 1.5% | 2.3% | ranked 191 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Brăești | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 15.6 m³ | 30.8 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,087 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.11 km | 2.19 km | 4.05 km | ranked 640 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Brăești | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.33 ‰ | 5.12 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,277 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.33 ‰ | 0.59 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,137 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.98 ‰ | 1.35 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 244 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Brăești | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 98 ‰ | 187 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,340 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.3 per 10,000 inh. | 2.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,683 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Brăești
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 trade41 · 23.3%
- Transport and storage30 · 17.0%
- Administrative and support services22 · 12.5%
- Construction19 · 10.8%
- Manufacturing13 · 7.4%
- Accommodation and food services12 · 6.8%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing10 · 5.7%
- Real estate10 · 5.7%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)30 · 17.0%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)27 · 15.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines27 · 15.3%
- Specialised construction activities19 · 10.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities16 · 9.1%
- Construction of buildings15 · 8.5%
- Food and beverage service activities12 · 6.8%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities11 · 6.2%
- Real estate activities10 · 5.7%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services9 · 5.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Brăești?
Brăești has 3,073 residents (2026), ranking 1,531 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Brăești?
Brăești covers 53.6 km², with a density of 57 people per km².
Is the population of Brăești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Brăești went from 3,212 to 3,073, a change of −4.3%.
Where is Brăești?
Brăești is in Iași County. Latitude 47.149, longitude 27.088.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Brăești?
In Brăești, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 10.6% (2026), ranking 191 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Brăești?
In Brăești, “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.98 ‰ (2024), ranking 244 of 2,248 localities; the national median is 0.47 ‰.
Which localities border Brăești?
The nearest to Brăești are Lungani (6.8 km), Ion Neculce (6.9 km), Târgu Frumos (8.8 km), Boghicea (10.0 km), Sinești (10 km).