Bălăceanu: population and statistics
Bălăceanu has a population of 1,451 (2026) across 31.5 km², or 46.1 people per km². It ranks 2,769 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −11.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,451 residents
- 31.5 km²
- 46 people/km²
Key points
Among the 87 localities in Buzău County, Bălăceanu ranks No. 71 by population.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 29.6 ‰ in Bălăceanu, compared with an average of 18.6 ‰ in Buzău County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Bălăceanu: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (19 businesses).
Bălăceanu in numbers
Where is Bălăceanu?
Population of Bălăceanu over time
Bălăceanu had 1,640 residents in 2016 and 1,451 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,554 |
| 2022 | 1,538 |
| 2023 | 1,511 |
| 2024 | 1,483 |
| 2025 | 1,473 |
| 2026 | 1,451 |
Did you know?
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,408 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Ghergheasa, 3.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Galbenu (2,871 residents), 5.7 km away.
All indicators for Bălăceanu
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 | Bălăceanu | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 24.8 ‰ | 15.4 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 437 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 29.6 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 87 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.3 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 942 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.3 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 371 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bălăceanu | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.89 km | 7.19 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,542 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 771 | 213,362 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,835 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 531.4 ‰ | 494.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,083 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 47.9 m² | 51.0 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,864 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.69 ‰ | 1.38 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,372 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bălăceanu | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 24.8 ‰ | 43.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,996 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.69 ‰ | 2.92 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,789 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bălăceanu | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 43 ‰ | 205 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,492 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.2% | 2.1% | 2.3% | ranked 1,157 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Bălăceanu | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 23.4 m³ | 33.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,561 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Bălăceanu | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.69 ‰ | 1.59 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 907 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.69 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 494 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Bălăceanu | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 101 ‰ | 137 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,236 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 402 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Bălăceanu
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 trade20 · 26.3%
- Construction11 · 14.5%
- Transport and storage9 · 11.8%
- Accommodation and food services9 · 11.8%
- Manufacturing8 · 10.5%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing6 · 7.9%
- Administrative and support services6 · 7.9%
- Other service activities3 · 3.9%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)19 · 25.0%
- Specialised construction activities11 · 14.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)10 · 13.2%
- Construction of buildings9 · 11.8%
- Food and beverage service activities9 · 11.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines8 · 10.5%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services6 · 7.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities5 · 6.6%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)4 · 5.3%
- Civil engineering4 · 5.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bălăceanu?
Bălăceanu has 1,451 residents (2026), ranking 2,769 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Bălăceanu?
Bălăceanu covers 31.5 km², with a density of 46 people per km².
Is the population of Bălăceanu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bălăceanu went from 1,640 to 1,451, a change of −11.5%.
Where is Bălăceanu?
Bălăceanu is in Buzău County. Latitude 45.267, longitude 27.150.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bălăceanu?
In Bălăceanu, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 29.6 ‰ (2025), ranking 87 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Existing dwellings: what is the figure for Bălăceanu?
In Bălăceanu, “Existing dwellings” stands at 771 (2025), ranking 2,835 of 3,181 localities; the national median is 1,464.
Which localities border Bălăceanu?
The nearest to Bălăceanu are Ghergheasa (3.9 km), Galbenu (5.7 km), Ziduri (6.4 km), Boldu (9.6 km), Râmnicelu (10 km).