Blăjani: population and statistics
Blăjani has a population of 843 (2026) across 22.8 km², or 37.0 people per km². It ranks 3,104 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −18.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 843 residents
- 22.8 km²
- 37 people/km²
Key points
Among the 87 localities in Buzău County, Blăjani ranks No. 79 by population.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 4.7 ‰ in Blăjani, compared with an average of 15.4 ‰ in Buzău County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 32.15 km in Blăjani, compared with an average of 7.19 km in Buzău County and 4.84 km nationally.
Blăjani: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (16 businesses).
Blăjani in numbers
Where is Blăjani?
Population of Blăjani over time
Blăjani had 1,036 residents in 2016 and 843 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 941 |
| 2022 | 919 |
| 2023 | 900 |
| 2024 | 871 |
| 2025 | 862 |
| 2026 | 843 |
Did you know?
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,195 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Zărnești (4,772 residents), 5.5 km away.
All indicators for Blăjani
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 | Blăjani | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.7 ‰ | 15.4 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 3,153 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.0 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,651 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.9 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,073 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.5 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 164 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Blăjani | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 32.15 km | 7.19 km | 7.67 km | ranked 30 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 579 | 213,362 | 10,177,161 | ranked 3,059 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 686.8 ‰ | 494.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 296 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 49.3 m² | 51.0 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,690 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.56 ‰ | 1.38 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 302 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Blăjani | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 32.0 ‰ | 43.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,383 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.74 ‰ | 2.92 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 323 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Blăjani | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 50 ‰ | 205 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,207 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.5% | 2.1% | 2.3% | ranked 1,467 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Blăjani | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 28.5 m³ | 33.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,235 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Blăjani | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.19 ‰ | 1.59 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 395 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.19 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 63 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Blăjani | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 66 ‰ | 137 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,582 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 60 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Blăjani
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 · 20.5%
- Transport and storage9 · 10.2%
- Accommodation and food services8 · 9.1%
- Professional, scientific and technical8 · 9.1%
- Administrative and support services8 · 9.1%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing6 · 6.8%
- Manufacturing6 · 6.8%
- Other service activities6 · 6.8%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)16 · 18.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)10 · 11.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines7 · 8.0%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services6 · 6.8%
- Food and beverage service activities6 · 6.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities5 · 5.7%
- Head offices and management consultancy5 · 5.7%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities5 · 5.7%
- Accommodation4 · 4.5%
- Real estate activities4 · 4.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Blăjani?
Blăjani has 843 residents (2026), ranking 3,104 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Blăjani?
Blăjani covers 22.8 km², with a density of 37 people per km².
Is the population of Blăjani growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Blăjani went from 1,036 to 843, a change of −18.6%.
Where is Blăjani?
Blăjani is in Buzău County. Latitude 45.317, longitude 26.817.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Blăjani?
In Blăjani, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 4.7 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,153 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Blăjani?
In Blăjani, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 32.15 km (2025), ranking 30 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
Which localities border Blăjani?
The nearest to Blăjani are Zărnești (5.5 km), Cernătești (6.8 km), Beceni (7.9 km), Racovițeni (8.6 km), Săpoca (9.1 km).