Brateiu: population and statistics
Brateiu has a population of 4,239 (2026) across 35.1 km², or 121 people per km². It ranks 982 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +5.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,239 residents
- 35.1 km²
- 121 people/km²
Key points
Among the 64 localities in Sibiu County, Brateiu ranks No. 18 by population.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 302.2 ‰ in Brateiu, compared with an average of 452.1 ‰ in Sibiu County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 13.0 ‰ in Brateiu, compared with an average of 7.1 ‰ in Sibiu County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Brateiu: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (21 businesses).
Brateiu in numbers
Where is Brateiu?
Neighbouring localities
- Mediaș5.2 km · 52,769
- Ațel5.2 km · 1,660
- Dârlos5.3 km · 3,522
- Blăjel8.6 km · 2,227
- Alma8.6 km · 1,783
- Moșna8.8 km · 3,651
- Biertan10 km · 2,962
- Târnava10 km · 3,339
All localities in Sibiu County
Localities of similar size
Population of Brateiu over time
Brateiu had 4,038 residents in 2016 and 4,239 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,145 |
| 2022 | 4,182 |
| 2023 | 4,196 |
| 2024 | 4,220 |
| 2025 | 4,237 |
| 2026 | 4,239 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,916 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Mediaș (52,769 residents), 5.2 km away.
All indicators for Brateiu
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 | Brateiu | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.3 ‰ | 19.4 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,750 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.7 ‰ | 18.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,469 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.0 ‰ | 7.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 118 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.9 ‰ | 9.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,234 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Brateiu | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,281 | 211,601 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,921 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 302.2 ‰ | 452.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 3,118 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 49.0 m² | 53.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,736 of 3,163 |
Energy
| Indicator | Brateiu | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.58 km | 4.10 km | 6.17 km | ranked 946 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 119 m³ | 14,867 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 826 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Brateiu | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 15.6 ‰ | 57.0 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,768 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.65 ‰ | 4.13 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,995 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Brateiu | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 59 ‰ | 296 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,910 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 5.2% | 2.1% | 2.3% | ranked 663 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Brateiu | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.47 ‰ | 3.54 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,623 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.47 ‰ | 0.68 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,343 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.24 ‰ | 1.16 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,872 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Brateiu | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 123 ‰ | 177 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 646 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,329 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Brateiu
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 trade30 · 21.0%
- Transport and storage22 · 15.4%
- Manufacturing17 · 11.9%
- Administrative and support services14 · 9.8%
- Construction13 · 9.1%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing10 · 7.0%
- Accommodation and food services7 · 4.9%
- Professional, scientific and technical5 · 3.5%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)21 · 14.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines19 · 13.3%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)14 · 9.8%
- Specialised construction activities13 · 9.1%
- Construction of buildings11 · 7.7%
- Civil engineering9 · 6.3%
- Warehousing and transport support activities9 · 6.3%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services8 · 5.6%
- Office administration and business support activities7 · 4.9%
- Manufacture of fabricated metal products6 · 4.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Brateiu?
Brateiu has 4,239 residents (2026), ranking 982 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Brateiu?
Brateiu covers 35.1 km², with a density of 121 people per km².
Is the population of Brateiu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Brateiu went from 4,038 to 4,239, a change of +5.0%.
Where is Brateiu?
Brateiu is in Sibiu County. Latitude 46.157, longitude 24.418.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Brateiu?
In Brateiu, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 302.2 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,118 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Brateiu?
In Brateiu, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 13.0 ‰ (2025), ranking 118 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Which localities border Brateiu?
The nearest to Brateiu are Mediaș (5.2 km), Ațel (5.2 km), Dârlos (5.3 km), Blăjel (8.6 km), Alma (8.6 km).