Bozioru: population and statistics
Bozioru has a population of 856 (2026) across 36.7 km², or 23.3 people per km². It ranks 3,098 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −21.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 856 residents
- 36.7 km²
- 23 people/km²
Key points
Among the 87 localities in Buzău County, Bozioru ranks No. 78 by population.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.2 ‰ in Bozioru, compared with an average of 6.2 ‰ in Buzău County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 10.51 ‰ in Bozioru, compared with an average of 2.92 ‰ in Buzău County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
Bozioru: the most common activity among active businesses is Specialised construction activities (9 businesses).
Bozioru in numbers
Where is Bozioru?
Neighbouring localities
- Odăile5.0 km · 596
- Cozieni5.6 km · 1,582
- Brăești5.7 km · 2,079
- Colți6.3 km · 757
- Cănești9.3 km · 599
- Chiliile11 km · 397
- Pănătău11 km · 1,997
- Pătârlagele12 km · 6,952
All localities in Buzău County
Localities of similar size
Population of Bozioru over time
Bozioru had 1,085 residents in 2016 and 856 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 936 |
| 2022 | 907 |
| 2023 | 865 |
| 2024 | 860 |
| 2025 | 855 |
| 2026 | 856 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Buzău County for “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months 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 5,139 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Odăile, 5.0 km away.
All indicators for Bozioru
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 | Bozioru | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 30.4 ‰ | 15.4 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 219 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.7 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,195 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.2 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 3,148 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.0 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,295 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bozioru | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 24.77 km | 7.19 km | 7.67 km | ranked 76 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 615 | 213,362 | 10,177,161 | ranked 3,028 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 718.5 ‰ | 494.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 224 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 41.2 m² | 51.0 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,615 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bozioru | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 26.9 ‰ | 43.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,790 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 10.51 ‰ | 2.92 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 24 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bozioru | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 79 ‰ | 205 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,390 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 7.1% | 2.1% | 2.3% | ranked 419 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Bozioru | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 39.7 m³ | 33.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 686 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Bozioru | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.17 ‰ | 1.59 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 400 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.17 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 66 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Bozioru | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 62 ‰ | 137 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,709 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 63 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Bozioru
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
- Construction10 · 18.2%
- Wholesale and retail trade9 · 16.4%
- Real estate7 · 12.7%
- Accommodation and food services5 · 9.1%
- Transport and storage4 · 7.3%
- Administrative and support services4 · 7.3%
- Manufacturing3 · 5.5%
- Professional, scientific and technical3 · 5.5%
Most common activities
- Specialised construction activities9 · 16.4%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)9 · 16.4%
- Construction of buildings8 · 14.5%
- Real estate activities7 · 12.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)6 · 10.9%
- Food and beverage service activities4 · 7.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines3 · 5.5%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities3 · 5.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bozioru?
Bozioru has 856 residents (2026), ranking 3,098 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Bozioru?
Bozioru covers 36.7 km², with a density of 23 people per km².
Is the population of Bozioru growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bozioru went from 1,085 to 856, a change of −21.1%.
Where is Bozioru?
Bozioru is in Buzău County. Latitude 45.383, longitude 26.483.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bozioru?
In Bozioru, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.2 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,148 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bozioru?
In Bozioru, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 10.51 ‰ (2026), ranking 24 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
Which localities border Bozioru?
The nearest to Bozioru are Odăile (5.0 km), Cozieni (5.6 km), Brăești (5.7 km), Colți (6.3 km), Cănești (9.3 km).