Obrejița: population and statistics
Obrejița has a population of 1,542 (2026) across 16.4 km², or 94.2 people per km². It ranks 2,694 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −3.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,542 residents
- 16.4 km²
- 94 people/km²
Key points
Among the 73 localities in Vrancea County, Obrejița ranks No. 67 by population.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 26.6 ‰ in Obrejița, compared with an average of 19.4 ‰ in Vrancea County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Obrejița: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (15 businesses).
Obrejița in numbers
Where is Obrejița?
Population of Obrejița over time
Obrejița had 1,600 residents in 2016 and 1,542 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,600 |
| 2022 | 1,597 |
| 2023 | 1,589 |
| 2024 | 1,571 |
| 2025 | 1,569 |
| 2026 | 1,542 |
Did you know?
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- “Existing dwellings”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,293 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Slobozia Bradului (10,847 residents), 2.6 km away.
All indicators for Obrejița
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 | Obrejița | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.9 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,850 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 26.6 ‰ | 19.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 170 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.1 ‰ | 6.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,450 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.6 ‰ | 11.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,413 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Obrejița | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.00 km | 5.63 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,515 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.95 ‰ | 1.84 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 989 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 620 | 164,863 | 10,177,161 | ranked 3,023 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 402.1 ‰ | 450.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,650 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 46.1 m² | 52.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,095 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.59 ‰ | 2.54 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 470 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Obrejița | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 18.8 ‰ | 37.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,520 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.65 ‰ | 2.31 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,815 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Obrejița | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 39 ‰ | 167 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,641 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.2% | 1.0% | 2.3% | ranked 2,276 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Obrejița | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 20.1 m³ | 30.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,789 of 2,656 |
Education
| Indicator | Obrejița | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 81 ‰ | 131 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,994 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 483 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Obrejița
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 trade18 · 26.9%
- Transport and storage11 · 16.4%
- Construction7 · 10.4%
- Accommodation and food services5 · 7.5%
- Manufacturing4 · 6.0%
- Real estate4 · 6.0%
- Administrative and support services4 · 6.0%
- Other service activities4 · 6.0%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)15 · 22.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)11 · 16.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines11 · 16.4%
- Construction of buildings6 · 9.0%
- Specialised construction activities6 · 9.0%
- Food and beverage service activities5 · 7.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities4 · 6.0%
- Real estate activities4 · 6.0%
- Other personal service activities3 · 4.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Obrejița?
Obrejița has 1,542 residents (2026), ranking 2,694 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Obrejița?
Obrejița covers 16.4 km², with a density of 94 people per km².
Is the population of Obrejița growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Obrejița went from 1,600 to 1,542, a change of −3.6%.
Where is Obrejița?
Obrejița is in Vrancea County. Latitude 45.500, longitude 27.083.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Obrejița?
In Obrejița, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 26.6 ‰ (2025), ranking 170 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Existing dwellings: what is the figure for Obrejița?
In Obrejița, “Existing dwellings” stands at 620 (2025), ranking 3,023 of 3,181 localities; the national median is 1,464.
Which localities border Obrejița?
The nearest to Obrejița are Slobozia Bradului (2.6 km), Sihlea (2.6 km), Tâmboești (3.2 km), Dumbrăveni (5.7 km), Bordești (6.8 km).