Balta Albă: population and statistics
Balta Albă has a population of 2,108 (2026) across 84.7 km², or 24.9 people per km². It ranks 2,253 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −15.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,108 residents
- 84.7 km²
- 25 people/km²
Key points
Among the 87 localities in Buzău County, Balta Albă ranks No. 60 by population.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 19.64 km in Balta Albă, compared with an average of 7.19 km in Buzău County and 4.84 km nationally.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: 20.9 ‰ in Balta Albă, compared with an average of 13.3 ‰ in Buzău County and 11.1 ‰ nationally.
Balta Albă: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (41 businesses).
Balta Albă in numbers
Where is Balta Albă?
Population of Balta Albă over time
Balta Albă had 2,488 residents in 2016 and 2,108 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,308 |
| 2022 | 2,238 |
| 2023 | 2,202 |
| 2024 | 2,162 |
| 2025 | 2,125 |
| 2026 | 2,108 |
Did you know?
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 92% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 11,864 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Boldu, 3.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Puiești (3,213 residents), 12 km away.
All indicators for Balta Albă
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 | Balta Albă | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.3 ‰ | 15.4 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 738 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.2 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,354 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.7 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,626 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.9 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 256 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Balta Albă | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.64 km | 7.19 km | 7.67 km | ranked 172 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,509 | 213,362 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,522 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 715.8 ‰ | 494.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 235 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 58.5 m² | 51.0 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 740 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Balta Albă | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 38.0 ‰ | 43.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 955 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.42 ‰ | 2.92 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,214 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Balta Albă | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 61 ‰ | 205 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,847 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 7.0% | 2.1% | 2.3% | ranked 432 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Balta Albă | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.7 nights | 0.7 | 0.4 | ranked 425 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 541 ‰ | 414 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 345 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.7 ‰ | 16.7 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 416 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Balta Albă | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 60.7 m³ | 33.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 254 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Balta Albă | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.47 ‰ | 1.59 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,623 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.47 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,343 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Balta Albă | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 55 ‰ | 137 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,876 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 966 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Balta Albă
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 trade53 · 25.5%
- Transport and storage28 · 13.5%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing24 · 11.5%
- Administrative and support services22 · 10.6%
- Construction18 · 8.7%
- Accommodation and food services16 · 7.7%
- Manufacturing11 · 5.3%
- Other service activities9 · 4.3%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)41 · 19.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)35 · 16.8%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services23 · 11.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines21 · 10.1%
- Specialised construction activities18 · 8.7%
- Food and beverage service activities15 · 7.2%
- Office administration and business support activities15 · 7.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities14 · 6.7%
- Construction of buildings11 · 5.3%
- Civil engineering9 · 4.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Balta Albă?
Balta Albă has 2,108 residents (2026), ranking 2,253 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Balta Albă?
Balta Albă covers 84.7 km², with a density of 25 people per km².
Is the population of Balta Albă growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Balta Albă went from 2,488 to 2,108, a change of −15.3%.
Where is Balta Albă?
Balta Albă is in Buzău County. Latitude 45.300, longitude 27.283.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Balta Albă?
In Balta Albă, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 19.64 km (2025), ranking 172 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Balta Albă?
In Balta Albă, “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 20.9 ‰ (2025), ranking 256 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 13.0 ‰.
Which localities border Balta Albă?
The nearest to Balta Albă are Boldu (3.9 km), Vâlcelele (6.7 km), Ghergheasa (7.5 km), Grădiștea (8.7 km), Bălăceanu (11 km).