Buzău: population and statistics
Buzău has a population of 118,200 (2026) across 81.8 km², or 1,445 people per km². It ranks 19 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −12.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 118,200 residents
- 81.8 km²
- 1,445 people/km²
Key points
Among the 87 localities in Buzău County, Buzău ranks No. 1 by population.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 471 ‰ in Buzău, compared with an average of 205 ‰ in Buzău County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Buzău: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (2,876 businesses).
Buzău in numbers
Where is Buzău?
Population of Buzău over time
Buzău had 135,713 residents in 2016 and 118,200 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 129,264 |
| 2022 | 127,370 |
| 2023 | 125,174 |
| 2024 | 122,677 |
| 2025 | 120,138 |
| 2026 | 118,200 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Buzău County for “Population (by registered residence)”.
- Number 1 in Buzău County for “Population density”.
- “Existing dwellings”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 11,455 football pitches.
- Its population density is 15.9 times the national average.
All indicators for Buzău
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 | Buzău | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.6 ‰ | 15.4 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,723 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.7 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 606 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.0 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,862 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.3 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,423 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Buzău | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.79 km | 7.19 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,635 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.54 ‰ | 1.70 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,111 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 52,417 | 213,362 | 10,177,161 | ranked 20 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 443.5 ‰ | 494.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,103 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 46.3 m² | 51.0 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,059 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.62 ‰ | 1.38 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,445 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Buzău | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.59 km | 3.29 km | 6.17 km | ranked 944 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 653 m³ | 5,138 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 82 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Buzău | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 60.5 ‰ | 43.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 277 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.01 ‰ | 2.92 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 928 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Buzău | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 471 ‰ | 205 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 39 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.6% | 2.1% | 2.3% | ranked 2,803 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Buzău | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.6 nights | 0.7 | 0.4 | ranked 464 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 344 ‰ | 414 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 471 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.1 ‰ | 16.7 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 756 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Buzău | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 38.7 m³ | 33.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 711 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.35 km | 2.75 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,478 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Buzău | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 3.29 ‰ | 1.59 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 141 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.58 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 828 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.32 ‰ | 0.73 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 97 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Buzău | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 219 ‰ | 137 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 81 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,642 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Buzău
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 trade3,659 · 21.3%
- Professional, scientific and technical1,881 · 10.9%
- Transport and storage1,786 · 10.4%
- Administrative and support services1,630 · 9.5%
- Manufacturing1,407 · 8.2%
- Construction1,212 · 7.0%
- Real estate985 · 5.7%
- Other service activities905 · 5.3%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)2,876 · 16.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)1,978 · 11.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines1,458 · 8.5%
- Specialised construction activities1,117 · 6.5%
- Real estate activities985 · 5.7%
- Office administration and business support activities972 · 5.6%
- Head offices and management consultancy866 · 5.0%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities866 · 5.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities745 · 4.3%
- Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing731 · 4.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Buzău?
Buzău has 118,200 residents (2026), ranking 19 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Buzău?
Buzău covers 81.8 km², with a density of 1,445 people per km².
Is the population of Buzău growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Buzău went from 135,713 to 118,200, a change of −12.9%.
Where is Buzău?
Buzău is in Buzău County. Latitude 45.152, longitude 26.817.
Existing dwellings: what is the figure for Buzău?
In Buzău, “Existing dwellings” stands at 52,417 (2025), ranking 20 of 3,181 localities; the national median is 1,464.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Buzău?
In Buzău, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 471 ‰ (2024), ranking 39 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Which localities border Buzău?
The nearest to Buzău are Mărăcineni (5.5 km), Vadu Pașii (6.7 km), Țintești (10 km), Poșta Câlnău (10 km), Merei (11 km).