Brastavățu: population and statistics
Brastavățu has a population of 3,804 (2026) across 70.6 km², or 53.9 people per km². It ranks 1,155 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −15.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,804 residents
- 70.6 km²
- 54 people/km²
Key points
Among the 112 localities in Olt County, Brastavățu ranks No. 14 by population.
Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants: 13.93 km in Brastavățu, compared with an average of 3.43 km in Olt County and 3.48 km nationally.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 35 ‰ in Brastavățu, compared with an average of 187 ‰ in Olt County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Brastavățu: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (30 businesses).
Brastavățu in numbers
Where is Brastavățu?
Neighbouring localities
- Grădinile4.5 km · 1,350
- Vișina Nouă4.6 km · 1,510
- Studina6.4 km · 2,501
- Vădastra7.7 km · 1,144
- Vișina8.2 km · 2,545
- Obârșia8.4 km · 2,239
- Vlădila9.1 km · 1,846
- Rotunda10 km · 2,466
Localities of similar size
Population of Brastavățu over time
Brastavățu had 4,484 residents in 2016 and 3,804 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,077 |
| 2022 | 3,999 |
| 2023 | 3,956 |
| 2024 | 3,902 |
| 2025 | 3,871 |
| 2026 | 3,804 |
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All indicators for Brastavățu
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 | Brastavățu | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.5 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,735 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.4 ‰ | 19.5 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,547 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.0 ‰ | 5.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,504 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.8 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 697 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Brastavățu | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.94 km | 7.19 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,110 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.31 ‰ | 1.41 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,378 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,997 | 211,826 | 10,177,161 | ranked 961 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 525.0 ‰ | 526.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,152 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 50.0 m² | 47.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,611 of 3,163 |
Energy
| Indicator | Brastavățu | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.93 km | 3.43 km | 6.17 km | ranked 82 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 88 m³ | 4,558 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 886 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Brastavățu | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 16.8 ‰ | 37.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,685 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.31 ‰ | 2.31 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,316 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Brastavățu | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 35 ‰ | 187 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,784 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 4.4% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 813 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Brastavățu | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 26.3 m³ | 38.9 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,380 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Brastavățu | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.53 ‰ | 1.96 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,373 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.53 ‰ | 0.67 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,016 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Brastavățu | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 73 ‰ | 137 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,344 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,202 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Brastavățu
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 trade35 · 26.9%
- Transport and storage17 · 13.1%
- Manufacturing12 · 9.2%
- Construction12 · 9.2%
- Administrative and support services11 · 8.5%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing10 · 7.7%
- Professional, scientific and technical9 · 6.9%
- Accommodation and food services6 · 4.6%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)30 · 23.1%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)16 · 12.3%
- Warehousing and transport support activities11 · 8.5%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services10 · 7.7%
- Specialised construction activities10 · 7.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines9 · 6.9%
- Office administration and business support activities7 · 5.4%
- Construction of buildings6 · 4.6%
- Food and beverage service activities6 · 4.6%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities5 · 3.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Brastavățu?
Brastavățu has 3,804 residents (2026), ranking 1,155 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Brastavățu?
Brastavățu covers 70.6 km², with a density of 54 people per km².
Is the population of Brastavățu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Brastavățu went from 4,484 to 3,804, a change of −15.2%.
Where is Brastavățu?
Brastavățu is in Olt County. Latitude 43.921, longitude 24.412.
Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Brastavățu?
In Brastavățu, “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 13.93 km (2025), ranking 82 of 1,006 localities; the national median is 6.17 km.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Brastavățu?
In Brastavățu, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 35 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,784 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Which localities border Brastavățu?
The nearest to Brastavățu are Grădinile (4.5 km), Vișina Nouă (4.6 km), Studina (6.4 km), Vădastra (7.7 km), Vișina (8.2 km).