Cănești: population and statistics
Cănești has a population of 599 (2026) across 31.0 km², or 19.3 people per km². It ranks 3,148 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −26.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 599 residents
- 31.0 km²
- 19 people/km²
Key points
Among the 87 localities in Buzău County, Cănești ranks No. 82 by population.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 16.7 in Cănești, compared with an average of 3.2 per 10,000 inh. in Buzău County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 25.21 km in Cănești, compared with an average of 7.19 km in Buzău County and 4.84 km nationally.
Cănești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (11 businesses).
Cănești in numbers
Where is Cănești?
Population of Cănești over time
Cănești had 810 residents in 2016 and 599 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 677 |
| 2022 | 666 |
| 2023 | 634 |
| 2024 | 622 |
| 2025 | 611 |
| 2026 | 599 |
Did you know?
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,342 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Odăile, 4.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Scorțoasa (2,326 residents), 6.4 km away.
All indicators for Cănești
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 | Cănești | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.0 ‰ | 15.4 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,821 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) | 10.0 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 476 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.4 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 137 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Cănești | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 25.21 km | 7.19 km | 7.67 km | ranked 69 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 563 | 213,362 | 10,177,161 | ranked 3,065 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 939.9 ‰ | 494.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 50 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 47.7 m² | 51.0 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,883 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Cănești | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 25.0 ‰ | 43.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,975 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.67 ‰ | 2.92 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,965 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Cănești | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 90 ‰ | 205 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,169 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 7.5% | 2.1% | 2.3% | ranked 381 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Cănești | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 83.5 m³ | 33.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 118 of 2,656 |
Education
| Indicator | Cănești | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 80 ‰ | 137 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,037 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 16 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Cănești
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 trade12 · 33.3%
- Transport and storage5 · 13.9%
- Accommodation and food services5 · 13.9%
- Construction4 · 11.1%
- Administrative and support services4 · 11.1%
- Manufacturing3 · 8.3%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)11 · 30.6%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)6 · 16.7%
- Food and beverage service activities5 · 13.9%
- Construction of buildings4 · 11.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines4 · 11.1%
- Specialised construction activities3 · 8.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Cănești?
Cănești has 599 residents (2026), ranking 3,148 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Cănești?
Cănești covers 31.0 km², with a density of 19 people per km².
Is the population of Cănești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Cănești went from 810 to 599, a change of −26.0%.
Where is Cănești?
Cănești is in Buzău County. Latitude 45.400, longitude 26.600.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Cănești?
In Cănești, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 16.7 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 16 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Cănești?
In Cănești, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 25.21 km (2025), ranking 69 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
Which localities border Cănești?
The nearest to Cănești are Odăile (4.3 km), Chiliile (5.7 km), Scorțoasa (6.4 km), Brăești (8.6 km), Bozioru (9.3 km).