Brănești (Ilfov County): population and statistics
Brănești has a population of 10,089 (2026) across 53.3 km², or 189 people per km². It ranks 260 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +12.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 10,089 residents
- 53.3 km²
- 189 people/km²
Key points
Among the 40 localities in Ilfov County, Brănești ranks No. 20 by population.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 313 ‰ in Brănești, compared with an average of 119 ‰ in Ilfov County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 113.1 ‰ in Brănești, compared with an average of 144.5 ‰ in Ilfov County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Brănești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (556 businesses).
Brănești in numbers
Where is Brănești?
Population of Brănești over time
Brănești had 8,979 residents in 2016 and 10,089 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 9,612 |
| 2022 | 9,654 |
| 2023 | 9,780 |
| 2024 | 9,881 |
| 2025 | 9,983 |
| 2026 | 10,089 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Ilfov County for “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- Number 1 in Ilfov County for “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,466 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times the national average.
All indicators for Brănești
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 | Brănești | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 28.7 ‰ | 52.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 267 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.7 ‰ | 24.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,228 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.9 ‰ | 8.0 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,550 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.4 ‰ | 7.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,065 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Brănești | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.50 km | 3.60 km | 7.67 km | ranked 989 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.31 ‰ | 6.59 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 71 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 6,022 | 312,516 | 10,177,161 | ranked 174 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 596.9 ‰ | 570.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 634 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 66.8 m² | 71.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 260 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.76 ‰ | 14.48 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 210 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Brănești | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.37 km | 5.51 km | 6.17 km | ranked 367 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 636 m³ | 23,072 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 88 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Brănești | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 113.1 ‰ | 144.5 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 39 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 7.63 ‰ | 12.82 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 77 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Brănești | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 356 ‰ | 336 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 97 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 |
Environment
| Indicator | Brănești | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 38.7 m³ | 39.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 711 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.40 km | 2.90 km | 4.05 km | ranked 149 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Brănești | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.59 ‰ | 2.23 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 301 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.50 ‰ | 0.39 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,171 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.79 ‰ | 0.58 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 425 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Brănești | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 313 ‰ | 119 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 9 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.0 per 10,000 inh. | 2.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 867 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Brănești
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 trade682 · 20.9%
- Transport and storage370 · 11.3%
- Administrative and support services353 · 10.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical349 · 10.7%
- Construction251 · 7.7%
- Manufacturing249 · 7.6%
- Information and communication171 · 5.2%
- Other service activities169 · 5.2%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)556 · 17.0%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)384 · 11.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines271 · 8.3%
- Warehousing and transport support activities230 · 7.0%
- Specialised construction activities217 · 6.6%
- Office administration and business support activities211 · 6.5%
- Head offices and management consultancy197 · 6.0%
- Construction of buildings164 · 5.0%
- Real estate activities162 · 5.0%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities153 · 4.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Brănești?
Brănești has 10,089 residents (2026), ranking 260 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Brănești?
Brănești covers 53.3 km², with a density of 189 people per km².
Is the population of Brănești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Brănești went from 8,979 to 10,089, a change of +12.4%.
Where is Brănești?
Brănești is in Ilfov County. Latitude 44.450, longitude 26.333.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Brănești?
In Brănești, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 313 ‰ (2025), ranking 9 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Brănești?
In Brănești, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 113.1 ‰ (2026), ranking 39 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Which localities border Brănești?
The nearest to Brănești are Cernica (7.0 km), Fundeni (7.3 km), Găneasa (7.7 km), Belciugatele (8.8 km), Pantelimon (10 km).