Braniștea (Mehedinți County): population and statistics
Braniștea has a population of 1,682 (2026) across 33.1 km², or 50.9 people per km². It ranks 2,603 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −10.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,682 residents
- 33.1 km²
- 51 people/km²
Key points
Among the 66 localities in Mehedinți County, Braniștea ranks No. 39 by population.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 0.0% in Braniștea, compared with an average of 4.5% in Mehedinți County and 2.0% nationally.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 14.3 ‰ in Braniștea, compared with an average of 34.8 ‰ in Mehedinți County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Braniștea: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (9 businesses).
Braniștea in numbers
Where is Braniștea?
Population of Braniștea over time
Braniștea had 1,869 residents in 2016 and 1,682 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,732 |
| 2022 | 1,712 |
| 2023 | 1,685 |
| 2024 | 1,688 |
| 2025 | 1,674 |
| 2026 | 1,682 |
Did you know?
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,632 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Dârvari, 6.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Cujmir (3,029 residents), 6.6 km away.
All indicators for Braniștea
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 | Braniștea | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.2 ‰ | 16.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 544 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.9 ‰ | 20.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,815 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.7 ‰ | 5.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,172 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.5 ‰ | 12.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 937 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Braniștea | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.19 ‰ | 1.65 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,477 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 857 | 144,589 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,710 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 509.5 ‰ | 552.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,308 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 50.5 m² | 48.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,549 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.59 ‰ | 1.37 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,473 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Braniștea | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 14.3 ‰ | 34.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,844 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.78 ‰ | 1.95 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,872 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Braniștea | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 26 ‰ | 179 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 3,020 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.0% | 4.5% | 2.3% | ranked 3,112 of 3,163 |
Education
| Indicator | Braniștea | Mehedinți County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 93 ‰ | 136 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,502 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 593 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Braniștea
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 trade12 · 24.5%
- Transport and storage10 · 20.4%
- Accommodation and food services6 · 12.2%
- Administrative and support services4 · 8.2%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing3 · 6.1%
- Manufacturing3 · 6.1%
- Real estate3 · 6.1%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation3 · 6.1%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)9 · 18.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines8 · 16.3%
- Food and beverage service activities6 · 12.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities5 · 10.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)4 · 8.2%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services3 · 6.1%
- Manufacture of food products3 · 6.1%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles3 · 6.1%
- Real estate activities3 · 6.1%
- Employment activities3 · 6.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Braniștea?
Braniștea has 1,682 residents (2026), ranking 2,603 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Braniștea?
Braniștea covers 33.1 km², with a density of 51 people per km².
Is the population of Braniștea growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Braniștea went from 1,869 to 1,682, a change of −10.0%.
Where is Braniștea?
Braniștea is in Mehedinți County. Latitude 44.231, longitude 23.000.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Braniștea?
In Braniștea, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 3,112 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Braniștea?
In Braniștea, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 14.3 ‰ (2026), ranking 2,844 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Which localities border Braniștea?
The nearest to Braniștea are Dârvari (6.0 km), Cujmir (6.6 km), Obârșia de Câmp (7.0 km), Vânători (8.2 km), Punghina (9.1 km).