Bragadiru (Ilfov County): population and statistics
Bragadiru has a population of 38,983 (2026) across 20.7 km², or 1,887 people per km². It ranks 58 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +126.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 38,983 residents
- 20.7 km²
- 1,887 people/km²
Key points
Among the 40 localities in Ilfov County, Bragadiru ranks No. 4 by population.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 172.7 ‰ in Bragadiru, compared with an average of 144.5 ‰ in Ilfov County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 1.0 in Bragadiru, compared with an average of 2.7 per 10,000 inh. in Ilfov County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Bragadiru: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (2,947 businesses).
Bragadiru in numbers
Where is Bragadiru?
Population of Bragadiru over time
Bragadiru had 17,192 residents in 2016 and 38,983 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 27,555 |
| 2022 | 29,862 |
| 2023 | 32,588 |
| 2024 | 34,669 |
| 2025 | 36,914 |
| 2026 | 38,983 |
Did you know?
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,894 football pitches.
- Its population density is 20.8 times the national average.
- The nearest locality is Cornetu, 3.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Bucharest (2,108,049 residents), 11 km away.
All indicators for Bragadiru
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 | Bragadiru | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 77.6 ‰ | 52.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 22 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 29.6 ‰ | 24.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 87 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.9 ‰ | 8.0 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 737 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.7 ‰ | 7.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 3,145 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bragadiru | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.92 km | 3.60 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,617 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.47 ‰ | 6.59 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 106 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 26,182 | 312,516 | 10,177,161 | ranked 45 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 671.6 ‰ | 570.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 338 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 78.3 m² | 71.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 41 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.34 ‰ | 14.48 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 28 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Bragadiru | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.52 km | 5.51 km | 6.17 km | ranked 682 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 624 m³ | 23,072 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 91 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bragadiru | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 172.7 ‰ | 144.5 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 8 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 17.01 ‰ | 12.82 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 8 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bragadiru | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 184 ‰ | 336 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 447 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.2% | 0.3% | 2.3% | ranked 3,073 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Bragadiru | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.1 nights | 1.6 | 0.4 | ranked 868 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 93 ‰ | 1,158 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 827 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.3 ‰ | 14.4 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,269 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Bragadiru | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 34.7 m³ | 39.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 908 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.14 km | 2.90 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,297 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Bragadiru | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 2.18 ‰ | 2.23 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 229 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.31 ‰ | 0.39 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,257 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.23 ‰ | 0.58 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,902 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Bragadiru | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 85 ‰ | 119 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,829 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.0 per 10,000 inh. | 2.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 3,084 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Bragadiru
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 trade3,756 · 20.6%
- Transport and storage2,106 · 11.6%
- Administrative and support services1,989 · 10.9%
- Professional, scientific and technical1,937 · 10.6%
- Construction1,542 · 8.5%
- Manufacturing1,106 · 6.1%
- Information and communication1,087 · 6.0%
- Real estate1,021 · 5.6%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)2,947 · 16.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)2,104 · 11.6%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines1,596 · 8.8%
- Specialised construction activities1,302 · 7.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities1,082 · 5.9%
- Head offices and management consultancy1,069 · 5.9%
- Office administration and business support activities1,032 · 5.7%
- Real estate activities1,021 · 5.6%
- Construction of buildings980 · 5.4%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities839 · 4.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bragadiru?
Bragadiru has 38,983 residents (2026), ranking 58 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Bragadiru?
Bragadiru covers 20.7 km², with a density of 1,887 people per km².
Is the population of Bragadiru growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bragadiru went from 17,192 to 38,983, a change of +126.8%.
Where is Bragadiru?
Bragadiru is in Ilfov County. Latitude 44.369, longitude 25.975.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bragadiru?
In Bragadiru, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 172.7 ‰ (2026), ranking 8 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bragadiru?
In Bragadiru, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.0 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 3,084 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Which localities border Bragadiru?
The nearest to Bragadiru are Cornetu (3.0 km), Măgurele (3.2 km), Clinceni (3.7 km), Domnești (5.8 km), Dărăști-Ilfov (7.2 km).