Mihai Bravu (Tulcea County): population and statistics
Mihai Bravu has a population of 2,545 (2026) across 74.8 km², or 34.0 people per km². It ranks 1,886 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −5.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,545 residents
- 74.8 km²
- 34 people/km²
Key points
Among the 51 localities in Tulcea County, Mihai Bravu ranks No. 25 by population.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 79.8 m³ in Mihai Bravu, compared with an average of 52.8 m³ in Tulcea County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 36.5 m² in Mihai Bravu, compared with an average of 49.3 m² in Tulcea County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Mihai Bravu: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (30 businesses).
Mihai Bravu in numbers
Where is Mihai Bravu?
Population of Mihai Bravu over time
Mihai Bravu had 2,698 residents in 2016 and 2,545 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,646 |
| 2022 | 2,605 |
| 2023 | 2,597 |
| 2024 | 2,578 |
| 2025 | 2,551 |
| 2026 | 2,545 |
Did you know?
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,469 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Nalbant, 6.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Babadag (10,014 residents), 8.5 km away.
All indicators for Mihai Bravu
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 | Mihai Bravu | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.5 ‰ | 14.9 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,106 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.5 ‰ | 20.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,246 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.5 ‰ | 5.4 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,256 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.0 ‰ | 12.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,199 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Mihai Bravu | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.50 km | 7.73 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,344 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.18 ‰ | 1.05 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,487 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,095 | 99,726 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,266 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 430.3 ‰ | 458.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,290 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 36.5 m² | 49.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,945 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Mihai Bravu | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 30.6 ‰ | 41.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,482 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.36 ‰ | 2.25 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,365 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Mihai Bravu | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 64 ‰ | 221 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,753 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.0% | 2.2% | 2.3% | ranked 1,231 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Mihai Bravu | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 79.8 m³ | 52.8 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 133 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Mihai Bravu | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.39 ‰ | 1.55 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,004 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.39 ‰ | 0.39 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,826 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Mihai Bravu | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 101 ‰ | 120 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,236 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,351 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Mihai Bravu
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 trade49 · 24.6%
- Construction22 · 11.1%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing21 · 10.6%
- Transport and storage20 · 10.1%
- Administrative and support services17 · 8.5%
- Professional, scientific and technical13 · 6.5%
- Manufacturing12 · 6.0%
- Accommodation and food services11 · 5.5%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)30 · 15.1%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)28 · 14.1%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services19 · 9.5%
- Specialised construction activities19 · 9.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines16 · 8.0%
- Construction of buildings15 · 7.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities15 · 7.5%
- Real estate activities10 · 5.0%
- Rental and leasing activities10 · 5.0%
- Food and beverage service activities9 · 4.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Mihai Bravu?
Mihai Bravu has 2,545 residents (2026), ranking 1,886 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Mihai Bravu?
Mihai Bravu covers 74.8 km², with a density of 34 people per km².
Is the population of Mihai Bravu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Mihai Bravu went from 2,698 to 2,545, a change of −5.7%.
Where is Mihai Bravu?
Mihai Bravu is in Tulcea County. Latitude 44.957, longitude 28.652.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Mihai Bravu?
In Mihai Bravu, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 79.8 m³ (2025), ranking 133 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Mihai Bravu?
In Mihai Bravu, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 36.5 m² (2025), ranking 2,945 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Which localities border Mihai Bravu?
The nearest to Mihai Bravu are Nalbant (6.2 km), Babadag (8.5 km), Slava Cercheză (9.6 km), Mihail Kogălniceanu (9.6 km), Ciucurova (14 km).