Breaza (Buzău County): population and statistics
Breaza has a population of 2,383 (2026) across 50.1 km², or 47.6 people per km². It ranks 2,008 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −12.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,383 residents
- 50.1 km²
- 48 people/km²
Key points
Among the 87 localities in Buzău County, Breaza ranks No. 51 by population.
Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants: 0 ‰ in Breaza, compared with an average of 414 ‰ in Buzău County and 930 ‰ nationally.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 125.9 m³ in Breaza, compared with an average of 33.7 m³ in Buzău County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Breaza: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (45 businesses).
Breaza in numbers
Where is Breaza?
Neighbouring localities
- Pietroasele2.6 km · 3,003
- Năeni3.9 km · 1,513
- Jugureni7.5 km · 455
- Gura Vadului7.6 km · 1,978
- Ulmeni7.6 km · 3,003
- Săhăteni9.6 km · 3,088
- Lapoș11 km · 975
- Tisău11 km · 4,179
All localities in Buzău County
Localities of similar size
Population of Breaza over time
Breaza had 2,714 residents in 2016 and 2,383 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,495 |
| 2022 | 2,452 |
| 2023 | 2,413 |
| 2024 | 2,394 |
| 2025 | 2,377 |
| 2026 | 2,383 |
Did you know?
- “Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,011 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Pietroasele, 2.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Tisău (4,179 residents), 11 km away.
All indicators for Breaza
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 | Breaza | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 24.8 ‰ | 15.4 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 437 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.3 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,055 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.1 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 452 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.8 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,352 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Breaza | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.98 km | 7.19 km | 7.67 km | ranked 134 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.94 ‰ | 1.70 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 579 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,646 | 213,362 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,336 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 690.7 ‰ | 494.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 283 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 46.7 m² | 51.0 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,002 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.10 ‰ | 1.38 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 604 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Breaza | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 35.7 ‰ | 43.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,097 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.26 ‰ | 2.92 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,350 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Breaza | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 115 ‰ | 205 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 835 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.9% | 2.1% | 2.3% | ranked 1,276 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Breaza | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.0 nights | 0.7 | 0.4 | ranked 1,070 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0 ‰ | 414 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 1,230 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.0 ‰ | 16.7 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,043 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Breaza | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 125.9 m³ | 33.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 43 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Breaza | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.42 ‰ | 1.59 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,861 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.42 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,647 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.42 ‰ | 0.73 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,271 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Breaza | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 76 ‰ | 137 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,204 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,204 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Breaza
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 trade56 · 27.1%
- Transport and storage31 · 15.0%
- Manufacturing15 · 7.2%
- Construction15 · 7.2%
- Accommodation and food services15 · 7.2%
- Administrative and support services14 · 6.8%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing13 · 6.3%
- Professional, scientific and technical12 · 5.8%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)45 · 21.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines26 · 12.6%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)25 · 12.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities16 · 7.7%
- Specialised construction activities13 · 6.3%
- Food and beverage service activities13 · 6.3%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services12 · 5.8%
- Construction of buildings8 · 3.9%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles8 · 3.9%
- Rental and leasing activities8 · 3.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Breaza?
Breaza has 2,383 residents (2026), ranking 2,008 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Breaza?
Breaza covers 50.1 km², with a density of 48 people per km².
Is the population of Breaza growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Breaza went from 2,714 to 2,383, a change of −12.2%.
Where is Breaza?
Breaza is in Buzău County. Latitude 45.100, longitude 26.533.
Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Breaza?
In Breaza, “Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0 ‰ (2025), ranking 1,230 of 1,250 localities; the national median is 200 ‰.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Breaza?
In Breaza, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 125.9 m³ (2025), ranking 43 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Which localities border Breaza?
The nearest to Breaza are Pietroasele (2.6 km), Năeni (3.9 km), Jugureni (7.5 km), Gura Vadului (7.6 km), Ulmeni (7.6 km).