Bruiu: population and statistics
Bruiu has a population of 942 (2026) across 97.1 km², or 9.7 people per km². It ranks 3,070 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +1.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 942 residents
- 97.1 km²
- 10 people/km²
Key points
Among the 64 localities in Sibiu County, Bruiu ranks No. 62 by population.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 40.23 km in Bruiu, compared with an average of 4.47 km in Sibiu County and 4.84 km nationally.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: 5.3 ‰ in Bruiu, compared with an average of 9.5 ‰ in Sibiu County and 11.1 ‰ nationally.
Bruiu: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (15 businesses).
Bruiu in numbers
Where is Bruiu?
Neighbouring localities
- Viștea8.4 km · 2,303
- Chirpăr8.5 km · 1,892
- Ucea8.8 km · 2,368
- Cincu9.9 km · 1,956
- Agnita13 km · 10,873
- Merghindeal13 km · 1,582
- Cârța14 km · 1,259
- Marpod14 km · 1,031
All localities in Sibiu County
Localities of similar size
Population of Bruiu over time
Bruiu had 927 residents in 2016 and 942 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 961 |
| 2022 | 956 |
| 2023 | 964 |
| 2024 | 952 |
| 2025 | 953 |
| 2026 | 942 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Sibiu County for “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 13,595 football pitches.
- Its population density is 9.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Viștea (2,303 residents), 8.4 km away.
All indicators for Bruiu
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 | Bruiu | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.7 ‰ | 19.4 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,308 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 27.6 ‰ | 18.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 141 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.4 ‰ | 7.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,312 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.3 ‰ | 9.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 3,133 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bruiu | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 40.23 km | 4.47 km | 7.67 km | ranked 10 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 320 | 211,601 | 10,177,161 | ranked 3,170 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 339.7 ‰ | 452.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 3,063 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 52.1 m² | 53.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,358 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bruiu | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 37.2 ‰ | 57.0 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 993 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.18 ‰ | 4.13 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 826 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bruiu | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 39 ‰ | 296 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,641 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 4.2% | 2.1% | 2.3% | ranked 860 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Bruiu | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.3 nights | 2.3 | 0.4 | ranked 658 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 140 ‰ | 1,507 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 721 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.0 ‰ | 33.0 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 543 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Bruiu | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 19.1 m³ | 43.1 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,847 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Bruiu | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.06 ‰ | 3.54 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 456 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.06 ‰ | 0.68 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 106 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Bruiu | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 93 ‰ | 177 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,502 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 92 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Bruiu
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 trade19 · 16.0%
- Administrative and support services13 · 10.9%
- Accommodation and food services12 · 10.1%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing10 · 8.4%
- Manufacturing10 · 8.4%
- Construction9 · 7.6%
- Professional, scientific and technical9 · 7.6%
- Transport and storage8 · 6.7%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)15 · 12.6%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)12 · 10.1%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services10 · 8.4%
- Specialised construction activities8 · 6.7%
- Accommodation7 · 5.9%
- Food and beverage service activities7 · 5.9%
- Head offices and management consultancy7 · 5.9%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities7 · 5.9%
- Manufacture of food products6 · 5.0%
- Real estate activities6 · 5.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bruiu?
Bruiu has 942 residents (2026), ranking 3,070 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Bruiu?
Bruiu covers 97.1 km², with a density of 10 people per km².
Is the population of Bruiu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bruiu went from 927 to 942, a change of +1.6%.
Where is Bruiu?
Bruiu is in Sibiu County. Latitude 45.871, longitude 24.693.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bruiu?
In Bruiu, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 40.23 km (2025), ranking 10 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bruiu?
In Bruiu, “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 5.3 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,133 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 13.0 ‰.
Which localities border Bruiu?
The nearest to Bruiu are Viștea (8.4 km), Chirpăr (8.5 km), Ucea (8.8 km), Cincu (9.9 km), Agnita (13 km).