Broșteni (Vrancea County): population and statistics
Broșteni has a population of 2,237 (2026) across 27.6 km², or 80.9 people per km². It ranks 2,124 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −1.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,237 residents
- 27.6 km²
- 81 people/km²
Key points
Among the 73 localities in Vrancea County, Broșteni ranks No. 52 by population.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 0.3% in Broșteni, compared with an average of 1.0% in Vrancea County and 2.0% nationally.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 4.02 ‰ in Broșteni, compared with an average of 2.31 ‰ in Vrancea County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
Broșteni: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (53 businesses).
Broșteni in numbers
Where is Broșteni?
Population of Broșteni over time
Broșteni had 2,270 residents in 2016 and 2,237 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,302 |
| 2022 | 2,270 |
| 2023 | 2,264 |
| 2024 | 2,264 |
| 2025 | 2,245 |
| 2026 | 2,237 |
Did you know?
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,871 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Vârteșcoiu (3,471 residents), 4.3 km away.
All indicators for Broșteni
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 | Broșteni | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.6 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 819 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.5 ‰ | 19.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,739 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.4 ‰ | 6.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,332 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.3 ‰ | 11.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,225 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Broșteni | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.79 ‰ | 1.84 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,070 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,016 | 164,863 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,411 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 454.2 ‰ | 450.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,970 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 58.0 m² | 52.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 778 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.68 ‰ | 2.54 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 454 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Broșteni | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 36.2 ‰ | 37.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,065 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.02 ‰ | 2.31 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 497 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Broșteni | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 46 ‰ | 167 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,370 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.3% | 1.0% | 2.3% | ranked 3,029 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Broșteni | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.45 ‰ | 1.55 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,709 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.45 ‰ | 0.40 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,452 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Broșteni | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 88 ‰ | 131 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,700 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,057 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Broșteni
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 trade59 · 29.4%
- Transport and storage48 · 23.9%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing18 · 9.0%
- Construction13 · 6.5%
- Manufacturing11 · 5.5%
- Professional, scientific and technical8 · 4.0%
- Information and communication7 · 3.5%
- Administrative and support services7 · 3.5%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)53 · 26.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)47 · 23.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines46 · 22.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities29 · 14.4%
- Forestry and logging16 · 8.0%
- Specialised construction activities12 · 6.0%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)6 · 3.0%
- Construction of buildings6 · 3.0%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles5 · 2.5%
- Advertising and market research5 · 2.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Broșteni?
Broșteni has 2,237 residents (2026), ranking 2,124 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Broșteni?
Broșteni covers 27.6 km², with a density of 81 people per km².
Is the population of Broșteni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Broșteni went from 2,270 to 2,237, a change of −1.5%.
Where is Broșteni?
Broșteni is in Vrancea County. Latitude 45.750, longitude 27.033.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Broșteni?
In Broșteni, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 0.3% (2026), ranking 3,029 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Broșteni?
In Broșteni, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 4.02 ‰ (2026), ranking 497 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
Which localities border Broșteni?
The nearest to Broșteni are Vârteșcoiu (4.3 km), Jariștea (4.5 km), Odobești (6.4 km), Mera (8.0 km), Cârligele (9.0 km).