Brânceni: population and statistics
Brânceni has a population of 2,523 (2026) across 36.6 km², or 69.0 people per km². It ranks 1,905 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −9.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,523 residents
- 36.6 km²
- 69 people/km²
Key points
Among the 97 localities in Teleorman County, Brânceni ranks No. 33 by population.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 11.3% in Brânceni, compared with an average of 4.8% in Teleorman County and 2.0% nationally.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 3.6 ‰ in Brânceni, compared with an average of 5.3 ‰ in Teleorman County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Brânceni: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (27 businesses).
Brânceni in numbers
Where is Brânceni?
Population of Brânceni over time
Brânceni had 2,775 residents in 2016 and 2,523 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,625 |
| 2022 | 2,588 |
| 2023 | 2,586 |
| 2024 | 2,579 |
| 2025 | 2,551 |
| 2026 | 2,523 |
Did you know?
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,125 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Izvoarele, 3.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Țigănești (4,321 residents), 4.1 km away.
All indicators for Brânceni
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 | Brânceni | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.0 ‰ | 15.0 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,377 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.5 ‰ | 18.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,528 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.6 ‰ | 5.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,951 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.0 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 406 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Brânceni | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.32 km | 6.17 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,214 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.79 ‰ | 0.93 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,851 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,071 | 174,879 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,312 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 424.5 ‰ | 525.2 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,360 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 48.2 m² | 51.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,831 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Brânceni | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 27.3 ‰ | 38.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,758 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.59 ‰ | 1.95 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,059 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Brânceni | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 64 ‰ | 163 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,753 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 11.3% | 4.8% | 2.3% | ranked 162 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Brânceni | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 28.9 m³ | 41.8 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,201 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Brânceni | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.79 ‰ | 1.57 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 724 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.79 ‰ | 0.51 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 315 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.79 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 425 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Brânceni | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 78 ‰ | 118 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,122 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,308 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Brânceni
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 trade44 · 32.4%
- Transport and storage17 · 12.5%
- Accommodation and food services12 · 8.8%
- Construction8 · 5.9%
- Administrative and support services8 · 5.9%
- Manufacturing7 · 5.1%
- Professional, scientific and technical7 · 5.1%
- Water supply, sewerage and waste management6 · 4.4%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)27 · 19.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)26 · 19.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines15 · 11.0%
- Food and beverage service activities9 · 6.6%
- Specialised construction activities7 · 5.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities7 · 5.1%
- Waste collection, treatment and disposal; materials recovery6 · 4.4%
- Real estate activities5 · 3.7%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services4 · 2.9%
- Accommodation4 · 2.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Brânceni?
Brânceni has 2,523 residents (2026), ranking 1,905 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Brânceni?
Brânceni covers 36.6 km², with a density of 69 people per km².
Is the population of Brânceni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Brânceni went from 2,775 to 2,523, a change of −9.1%.
Where is Brânceni?
Brânceni is in Teleorman County. Latitude 43.853, longitude 25.372.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Brânceni?
In Brânceni, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 11.3% (2026), ranking 162 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Brânceni?
In Brânceni, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 3.6 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,951 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Which localities border Brânceni?
The nearest to Brânceni are Izvoarele (3.7 km), Țigănești (4.1 km), Smârdioasa (5.6 km), Cervenia (6.9 km), Frumoasa (9.0 km).