Amaru: population and statistics
Amaru has a population of 2,070 (2026) across 67.7 km², or 30.6 people per km². It ranks 2,286 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −14.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,070 residents
- 67.7 km²
- 31 people/km²
Key points
Among the 87 localities in Buzău County, Amaru ranks No. 62 by population.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 28.7 m² in Amaru, compared with an average of 51.0 m² in Buzău County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: 11.11 km in Amaru, compared with an average of 2.75 km in Buzău County and 3.05 km nationally.
Amaru: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (22 businesses).
Amaru in numbers
Where is Amaru?
Population of Amaru over time
Amaru had 2,419 residents in 2016 and 2,070 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,207 |
| 2022 | 2,183 |
| 2023 | 2,128 |
| 2024 | 2,113 |
| 2025 | 2,101 |
| 2026 | 2,070 |
Did you know?
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,478 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Mihăilești, 6.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Baba Ana (3,944 residents), 8.1 km away.
All indicators for Amaru
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 | Amaru | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.7 ‰ | 15.4 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,836 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.5 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,030 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.7 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 812 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.8 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 425 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Amaru | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.35 km | 7.19 km | 7.67 km | ranked 402 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,152 | 213,362 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,163 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 556.5 ‰ | 494.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 873 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 28.7 m² | 51.0 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 3,139 of 3,163 |
Energy
| Indicator | Amaru | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.33 km | 3.29 km | 6.17 km | ranked 91 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 519 m³ | 5,138 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 141 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Amaru | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 21.3 ‰ | 43.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,321 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.97 ‰ | 2.92 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,584 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Amaru | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 102 ‰ | 205 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 988 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.9% | 2.1% | 2.3% | ranked 948 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Amaru | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.11 km | 2.75 km | 4.05 km | ranked 123 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Amaru | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.48 ‰ | 1.59 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,581 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.48 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,284 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.48 ‰ | 0.73 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,063 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Amaru | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 118 ‰ | 137 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 750 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 924 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Amaru
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 trade31 · 25.6%
- Transport and storage19 · 15.7%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing12 · 9.9%
- Manufacturing11 · 9.1%
- Accommodation and food services11 · 9.1%
- Construction8 · 6.6%
- Administrative and support services8 · 6.6%
- Professional, scientific and technical7 · 5.8%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)22 · 18.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)19 · 15.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines17 · 14.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities13 · 10.7%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services12 · 9.9%
- Food and beverage service activities11 · 9.1%
- Specialised construction activities8 · 6.6%
- Manufacture of food products6 · 5.0%
- Real estate activities5 · 4.1%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities5 · 4.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Amaru?
Amaru has 2,070 residents (2026), ranking 2,286 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Amaru?
Amaru covers 67.7 km², with a density of 31 people per km².
Is the population of Amaru growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Amaru went from 2,419 to 2,070, a change of −14.4%.
Where is Amaru?
Amaru is in Buzău County. Latitude 44.928, longitude 26.589.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Amaru?
In Amaru, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 28.7 m² (2025), ranking 3,139 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Amaru?
In Amaru, “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 11.11 km (2025), ranking 123 of 1,695 localities; the national median is 4.05 km.
Which localities border Amaru?
The nearest to Amaru are Mihăilești (6.2 km), Boldești-Gradiștea (7.5 km), Baba Ana (8.1 km), Glodeanu Sărat (8.3 km), Săhăteni (10 km).