Brâncovenești: population and statistics
Brâncovenești has a population of 3,729 (2026) across 87.2 km², or 42.8 people per km². It ranks 1,185 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −7.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,729 residents
- 87.2 km²
- 43 people/km²
Key points
Among the 102 localities in Mureș County, Brâncovenești ranks No. 39 by population.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.0 ‰ in Brâncovenești, compared with an average of 45.4 ‰ in Mureș County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 54 ‰ in Brâncovenești, compared with an average of 168 ‰ in Mureș County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Brâncovenești in numbers
Where is Brâncovenești?
Population of Brâncovenești over time
Brâncovenești had 4,011 residents in 2016 and 3,729 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,864 |
| 2022 | 3,830 |
| 2023 | 3,808 |
| 2024 | 3,773 |
| 2025 | 3,761 |
| 2026 | 3,729 |
Did you know?
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 92% of localities.
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 12,216 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Ideciu de Jos, 5.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Reghin (35,137 residents), 11 km away.
All indicators for Brâncovenești
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 | Brâncovenești | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.2 ‰ | 14.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,770 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.2 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,354 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.7 ‰ | 7.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,657 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.1 ‰ | 11.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,843 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Brâncovenești | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.42 km | 5.44 km | 7.67 km | ranked 700 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.80 ‰ | 1.14 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,841 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,741 | 255,253 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,211 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 466.9 ‰ | 444.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,806 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 59.3 m² | 51.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 689 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.54 ‰ | 1.71 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,521 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Brâncovenești | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.0 ‰ | 45.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 3,124 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.00 ‰ | 2.33 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 3,005 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Brâncovenești | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 119 ‰ | 241 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 795 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.9% | 1.6% | 2.3% | ranked 2,534 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Brâncovenești | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.2 nights | 2.2 | 0.4 | ranked 741 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 158 ‰ | 1,235 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 692 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.6 ‰ | 29.8 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 996 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Brâncovenești | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 25.5 m³ | 44.0 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,430 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.90 km | 3.70 km | 4.05 km | ranked 529 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Brâncovenești | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.07 ‰ | 5.66 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 451 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.54 ‰ | 0.82 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 980 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.07 ‰ | 1.84 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 194 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Brâncovenești | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 54 ‰ | 168 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,903 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,138 of 3,122 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Brâncovenești?
Brâncovenești has 3,729 residents (2026), ranking 1,185 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Brâncovenești?
Brâncovenești covers 87.2 km², with a density of 43 people per km².
Is the population of Brâncovenești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Brâncovenești went from 4,011 to 3,729, a change of −7.0%.
Where is Brâncovenești?
Brâncovenești is in Mureș County. Latitude 46.867, longitude 24.767.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Brâncovenești?
In Brâncovenești, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.0 ‰ (2026), ranking 3,124 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Brâncovenești?
In Brâncovenești, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 54 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,903 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Which localities border Brâncovenești?
The nearest to Brâncovenești are Ideciu de Jos (5.6 km), Suseni (6.3 km), Aluniș (7.4 km), Solovăstru (9.2 km), Batoș (10 km).