Brezoi: population and statistics
Brezoi has a population of 6,936 (2026) across 226.8 km², or 30.6 people per km². It ranks 447 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −3.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 6,936 residents
- 226.8 km²
- 31 people/km²
Key points
Among the 89 localities in Vâlcea County, Brezoi ranks No. 6 by population.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 1.4 in Brezoi, compared with an average of 3.4 per 10,000 inh. in Vâlcea County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 3.03 ‰ in Brezoi, compared with an average of 2.20 ‰ in Vâlcea County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Brezoi: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (92 businesses).
Brezoi in numbers
Where is Brezoi?
Population of Brezoi over time
Brezoi had 7,214 residents in 2016 and 6,936 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 7,105 |
| 2022 | 7,067 |
| 2023 | 7,062 |
| 2024 | 7,023 |
| 2025 | 6,953 |
| 2026 | 6,936 |
Did you know?
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 31,769 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Racovița, 9.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Râmnicu Vâlcea (111,574 residents), 29 km away.
All indicators for Brezoi
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 | Brezoi | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.1 ‰ | 16.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,553 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.4 ‰ | 19.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,547 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.9 ‰ | 5.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 737 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.0 ‰ | 12.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,199 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Brezoi | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.40 km | 7.76 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,429 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.74 ‰ | 1.52 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 637 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 3,289 | 203,394 | 10,177,161 | ranked 381 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 474.2 ‰ | 535.8 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,719 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 61.4 m² | 47.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 536 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.16 ‰ | 2.63 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 593 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Brezoi | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 33.4 ‰ | 38.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,276 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.44 ‰ | 2.63 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,199 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Brezoi | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 53 ‰ | 222 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,111 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.3% | 1.9% | 2.3% | ranked 1,123 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Brezoi | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.7 nights | 5.2 | 0.4 | ranked 425 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 343 ‰ | 1,688 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 472 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 32.6 ‰ | 50.8 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 322 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Brezoi | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 24.1 m³ | 35.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,513 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.67 km | 4.30 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,179 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Brezoi | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 3.03 ‰ | 2.20 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 162 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.43 ‰ | 0.53 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,591 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.29 ‰ | 0.80 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,744 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Brezoi | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 133 ‰ | 127 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 509 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,964 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Brezoi
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 trade115 · 21.8%
- Transport and storage87 · 16.5%
- Accommodation and food services66 · 12.5%
- Manufacturing38 · 7.2%
- Administrative and support services38 · 7.2%
- Professional, scientific and technical37 · 7.0%
- Construction32 · 6.1%
- Real estate24 · 4.5%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)92 · 17.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines73 · 13.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)61 · 11.6%
- Food and beverage service activities50 · 9.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities38 · 7.2%
- Specialised construction activities31 · 5.9%
- Accommodation29 · 5.5%
- Real estate activities24 · 4.5%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)21 · 4.0%
- Forestry and logging18 · 3.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Brezoi?
Brezoi has 6,936 residents (2026), ranking 447 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Brezoi?
Brezoi covers 226.8 km², with a density of 31 people per km².
Is the population of Brezoi growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Brezoi went from 7,214 to 6,936, a change of −3.9%.
Where is Brezoi?
Brezoi is in Vâlcea County. Latitude 45.344, longitude 24.239.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Brezoi?
In Brezoi, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.4 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 2,964 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Brezoi?
In Brezoi, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 3.03 ‰ (2024), ranking 162 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Which localities border Brezoi?
The nearest to Brezoi are Racovița (9.7 km), Perișani (13 km), Călimănești (14 km), Titești (14 km), Sălătrucel (16 km).