Boldu: population and statistics
Boldu has a population of 2,047 (2026) across 71.8 km², or 28.5 people per km². It ranks 2,298 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −9.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,047 residents
- 71.8 km²
- 28 people/km²
Key points
Among the 87 localities in Buzău County, Boldu ranks No. 63 by population.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 33.5 m² in Boldu, compared with an average of 51.0 m² in Buzău County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Boldu: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (33 businesses).
Boldu in numbers
Where is Boldu?
Population of Boldu over time
Boldu had 2,268 residents in 2016 and 2,047 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,153 |
| 2022 | 2,099 |
| 2023 | 2,106 |
| 2024 | 2,107 |
| 2025 | 2,079 |
| 2026 | 2,047 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Buzău County for “Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³)”.
- “Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,053 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Balta Albă, 3.9 km away.
All indicators for Boldu
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 | Boldu | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.6 ‰ | 15.4 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,689 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.0 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 728 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) | 19.1 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 399 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Boldu | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.43 km | 7.19 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,004 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,071 | 213,362 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,312 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 523.2 ‰ | 494.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,164 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 33.5 m² | 51.0 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 3,069 of 3,163 |
Energy
| Indicator | Boldu | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.85 km | 3.29 km | 6.17 km | ranked 103 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 849 m³ | 5,138 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 33 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Boldu | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 28.8 ‰ | 43.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,625 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 5.37 ‰ | 2.92 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 225 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Boldu | 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) | 5.3% | 2.1% | 2.3% | ranked 640 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Boldu | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 34.2 m³ | 33.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 932 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.12 km | 2.75 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,526 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Boldu | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.49 ‰ | 1.59 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,533 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.49 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,219 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.49 ‰ | 0.73 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,035 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Boldu | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 95 ‰ | 137 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,427 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 895 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Boldu
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 trade37 · 22.8%
- Transport and storage24 · 14.8%
- Administrative and support services23 · 14.2%
- Manufacturing17 · 10.5%
- Accommodation and food services13 · 8.0%
- Construction12 · 7.4%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing9 · 5.6%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation7 · 4.3%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)33 · 20.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)23 · 14.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines23 · 14.2%
- Food and beverage service activities13 · 8.0%
- Office administration and business support activities13 · 8.0%
- Specialised construction activities11 · 6.8%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services9 · 5.6%
- Manufacture of food products8 · 4.9%
- Construction of buildings8 · 4.9%
- Rental and leasing activities7 · 4.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Boldu?
Boldu has 2,047 residents (2026), ranking 2,298 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Boldu?
Boldu covers 71.8 km², with a density of 28 people per km².
Is the population of Boldu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Boldu went from 2,268 to 2,047, a change of −9.7%.
Where is Boldu?
Boldu is in Buzău County. Latitude 45.322, longitude 27.244.
Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Boldu?
In Boldu, “Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 849 m³ (2025), ranking 33 of 1,023 localities; the national median is 269 m³.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Boldu?
In Boldu, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 33.5 m² (2025), ranking 3,069 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Which localities border Boldu?
The nearest to Boldu are Balta Albă (3.9 km), Ghergheasa (7.1 km), Vâlcelele (8.1 km), Puiești (8.8 km), Râmnicelu (9.2 km).