Brădeni: population and statistics
Brădeni has a population of 1,701 (2026) across 81.4 km², or 20.9 people per km². It ranks 2,586 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +3.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,701 residents
- 81.4 km²
- 21 people/km²
Key points
Among the 64 localities in Sibiu County, Brădeni ranks No. 52 by population.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 14.7 ‰ in Brădeni, compared with an average of 7.1 ‰ in Sibiu County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Brădeni: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (11 businesses).
Brădeni in numbers
Where is Brădeni?
Neighbouring localities
- Apold6.7 km · 3,303
- Iacobeni8.7 km · 3,481
- Merghindeal14 km · 1,582
- Daneș15 km · 5,978
- Saschiz15 km · 2,192
- Sighișoara16 km · 31,045
- Bunești16 km · 2,980
- Șoarș17 km · 2,126
All localities in Sibiu County
Localities of similar size
Population of Brădeni over time
Brădeni had 1,640 residents in 2016 and 1,701 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,615 |
| 2022 | 1,642 |
| 2023 | 1,660 |
| 2024 | 1,693 |
| 2025 | 1,704 |
| 2026 | 1,701 |
Did you know?
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Existing dwellings”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 11,395 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Apold (3,303 residents), 6.7 km away.
All indicators for Brădeni
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 | Brădeni | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.5 ‰ | 19.4 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,471 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.5 ‰ | 18.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 385 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.7 ‰ | 7.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 60 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.0 ‰ | 9.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,515 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Brădeni | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.47 km | 4.47 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,643 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 613 | 211,601 | 10,177,161 | ranked 3,031 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 360.4 ‰ | 452.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,962 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 48.6 m² | 53.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,788 of 3,163 |
Energy
| Indicator | Brădeni | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.06 km | 4.10 km | 6.17 km | ranked 826 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 38 m³ | 14,867 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 950 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Brădeni | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 11.8 ‰ | 57.0 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,967 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.76 ‰ | 4.13 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,889 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Brădeni | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 33 ‰ | 296 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,845 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 8.3% | 2.1% | 2.3% | ranked 316 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Brădeni | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 10.0 m³ | 43.1 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,374 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Brădeni | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.59 ‰ | 3.54 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,194 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.59 ‰ | 0.68 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 790 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.59 ‰ | 1.16 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 773 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Brădeni | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 150 ‰ | 177 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 342 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 593 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Brădeni
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 trade13 · 23.6%
- Transport and storage10 · 18.2%
- Manufacturing5 · 9.1%
- Construction5 · 9.1%
- Accommodation and food services4 · 7.3%
- Administrative and support services4 · 7.3%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing3 · 5.5%
- Real estate3 · 5.5%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)11 · 20.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines9 · 16.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)8 · 14.5%
- Construction of buildings5 · 9.1%
- Specialised construction activities5 · 9.1%
- Manufacture of food products4 · 7.3%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services3 · 5.5%
- Food and beverage service activities3 · 5.5%
- Real estate activities3 · 5.5%
- Rental and leasing activities3 · 5.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Brădeni?
Brădeni has 1,701 residents (2026), ranking 2,586 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Brădeni?
Brădeni covers 81.4 km², with a density of 21 people per km².
Is the population of Brădeni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Brădeni went from 1,640 to 1,701, a change of +3.7%.
Where is Brădeni?
Brădeni is in Sibiu County. Latitude 46.077, longitude 24.851.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Brădeni?
In Brădeni, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 14.7 ‰ (2025), ranking 60 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Existing dwellings: what is the figure for Brădeni?
In Brădeni, “Existing dwellings” stands at 613 (2025), ranking 3,031 of 3,181 localities; the national median is 1,464.
Which localities border Brădeni?
The nearest to Brădeni are Apold (6.7 km), Iacobeni (8.7 km), Merghindeal (14 km), Daneș (15 km), Saschiz (15 km).