Bisoca: population and statistics
Bisoca has a population of 2,216 (2026) across 72.7 km², or 30.5 people per km². It ranks 2,153 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −20.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,216 residents
- 72.7 km²
- 30 people/km²
Key points
Among the 87 localities in Buzău County, Bisoca ranks No. 54 by population.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 173.7 m³ in Bisoca, compared with an average of 33.7 m³ in Buzău County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 27.1 ‰ in Bisoca, compared with an average of 18.6 ‰ in Buzău County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Bisoca: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (20 businesses).
Bisoca in numbers
Where is Bisoca?
Population of Bisoca over time
Bisoca had 2,769 residents in 2016 and 2,216 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,503 |
| 2022 | 2,438 |
| 2023 | 2,360 |
| 2024 | 2,313 |
| 2025 | 2,262 |
| 2026 | 2,216 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Buzău County for “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,185 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Jitia, 4.0 km away.
All indicators for Bisoca
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 | Bisoca | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.3 ‰ | 15.4 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,597 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 27.1 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 154 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.8 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,599 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.1 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,544 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bisoca | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.36 km | 7.19 km | 7.67 km | ranked 598 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,214 | 213,362 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,028 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 547.8 ‰ | 494.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 934 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 37.6 m² | 51.0 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,880 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bisoca | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 20.3 ‰ | 43.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,402 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.71 ‰ | 2.92 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,099 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bisoca | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 59 ‰ | 205 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,910 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 9.8% | 2.1% | 2.3% | ranked 227 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Bisoca | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.5 nights | 0.7 | 0.4 | ranked 523 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 373 ‰ | 414 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 444 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.8 ‰ | 16.7 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 465 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Bisoca | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 173.7 m³ | 33.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 17 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Bisoca | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.45 ‰ | 1.59 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,709 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.45 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,452 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.45 ‰ | 0.73 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,167 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Bisoca | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 104 ‰ | 137 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,120 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,057 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Bisoca
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 trade26 · 26.0%
- Transport and storage15 · 15.0%
- Accommodation and food services13 · 13.0%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing11 · 11.0%
- Manufacturing10 · 10.0%
- Construction7 · 7.0%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation4 · 4.0%
- Administrative and support services3 · 3.0%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)20 · 20.0%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)15 · 15.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines11 · 11.0%
- Food and beverage service activities11 · 11.0%
- Forestry and logging8 · 8.0%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)7 · 7.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities7 · 7.0%
- Construction of buildings5 · 5.0%
- Specialised construction activities5 · 5.0%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services4 · 4.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bisoca?
Bisoca has 2,216 residents (2026), ranking 2,153 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Bisoca?
Bisoca covers 72.7 km², with a density of 30 people per km².
Is the population of Bisoca growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bisoca went from 2,769 to 2,216, a change of −20.0%.
Where is Bisoca?
Bisoca is in Buzău County. Latitude 45.553, longitude 26.688.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Bisoca?
In Bisoca, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 173.7 m³ (2025), ranking 17 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bisoca?
In Bisoca, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 27.1 ‰ (2025), ranking 154 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Which localities border Bisoca?
The nearest to Bisoca are Jitia (4.0 km), Vintileasca (6.0 km), Mânzălești (6.6 km), Sărulești (7.7 km), Vintilă Vodă (9.9 km).