Brebeni: population and statistics
Brebeni has a population of 2,577 (2026) across 93.5 km², or 27.6 people per km². It ranks 1,862 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −3.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,577 residents
- 93.5 km²
- 28 people/km²
Key points
Among the 112 localities in Olt County, Brebeni ranks No. 37 by population.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 2.72 km in Brebeni, compared with an average of 7.19 km in Olt County and 4.84 km nationally.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.09 km in Brebeni, compared with an average of 4.04 km in Olt County and 3.05 km nationally.
Brebeni: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (40 businesses).
Brebeni in numbers
Where is Brebeni?
Neighbouring localities
- Schitu6.3 km · 2,391
- Perieți7.3 km · 1,831
- Coteana8.3 km · 1,912
- Milcov8.4 km · 1,507
- Ipotești9.1 km · 1,523
- Valea Mare10 km · 3,581
- Movileni10 km · 3,008
- Bălteni10 km · 1,518
Localities of similar size
Population of Brebeni over time
Brebeni had 2,673 residents in 2016 and 2,577 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,597 |
| 2022 | 2,566 |
| 2023 | 2,526 |
| 2024 | 2,537 |
| 2025 | 2,562 |
| 2026 | 2,577 |
Did you know?
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 92% of localities.
- “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 90% of localities.
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 13,095 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Schitu, 6.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Slatina (76,456 residents), 12 km away.
All indicators for Brebeni
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 | Brebeni | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 27.6 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 308 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.1 ‰ | 19.5 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,121 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.4 ‰ | 5.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,312 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.1 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,039 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Brebeni | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.72 km | 7.19 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,497 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,363 | 211,826 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,767 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 528.9 ‰ | 526.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,109 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 52.1 m² | 47.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,358 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Brebeni | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 36.5 ‰ | 37.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,038 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.72 ‰ | 2.31 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,094 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Brebeni | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 66 ‰ | 187 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,697 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.7% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 1,366 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Brebeni | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.1 nights | 0.5 | 0.4 | ranked 868 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 25 ‰ | 284 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 1,071 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.8 ‰ | 7.9 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 870 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Brebeni | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 18.2 m³ | 38.9 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,905 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.09 km | 4.04 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,530 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Brebeni | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.78 ‰ | 1.96 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 740 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.39 ‰ | 0.67 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,826 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.39 ‰ | 0.75 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,367 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Brebeni | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 68 ‰ | 137 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,530 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,351 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Brebeni
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 trade59 · 29.1%
- Transport and storage36 · 17.7%
- Manufacturing21 · 10.3%
- Construction14 · 6.9%
- Accommodation and food services14 · 6.9%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing12 · 5.9%
- Administrative and support services11 · 5.4%
- Professional, scientific and technical7 · 3.4%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)40 · 19.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)35 · 17.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines26 · 12.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities21 · 10.3%
- Specialised construction activities13 · 6.4%
- Food and beverage service activities13 · 6.4%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services11 · 5.4%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles9 · 4.4%
- Construction of buildings8 · 3.9%
- Manufacture of food products7 · 3.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Brebeni?
Brebeni has 2,577 residents (2026), ranking 1,862 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Brebeni?
Brebeni covers 93.5 km², with a density of 28 people per km².
Is the population of Brebeni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Brebeni went from 2,673 to 2,577, a change of −3.6%.
Where is Brebeni?
Brebeni is in Olt County. Latitude 44.369, longitude 24.490.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Brebeni?
In Brebeni, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 2.72 km (2025), ranking 2,497 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Brebeni?
In Brebeni, “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.09 km (2025), ranking 1,530 of 1,695 localities; the national median is 4.05 km.
Which localities border Brebeni?
The nearest to Brebeni are Schitu (6.3 km), Perieți (7.3 km), Coteana (8.3 km), Milcov (8.4 km), Ipotești (9.1 km).