Cătina (Buzău County): population and statistics
Cătina has a population of 2,131 (2026) across 38.0 km², or 56.0 people per km². It ranks 2,234 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −14.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,131 residents
- 38.0 km²
- 56 people/km²
Key points
Among the 87 localities in Buzău County, Cătina ranks No. 58 by population.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 5.2 ‰ in Cătina, compared with an average of 15.4 ‰ in Buzău County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 9.9 ‰ in Cătina, compared with an average of 43.4 ‰ in Buzău County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Cătina: the most common activity among active businesses is Specialised construction activities (8 businesses).
Cătina in numbers
Where is Cătina?
Population of Cătina over time
Cătina had 2,499 residents in 2016 and 2,131 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,331 |
| 2022 | 2,292 |
| 2023 | 2,253 |
| 2024 | 2,236 |
| 2025 | 2,196 |
| 2026 | 2,131 |
Did you know?
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,328 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Starchiojd (3,298 residents), 5.5 km away.
All indicators for Cătina
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 | Cătina | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.2 ‰ | 15.4 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 3,143 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.9 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 343 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.2 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,424 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.8 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 559 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Cătina | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.57 km | 7.19 km | 7.67 km | ranked 978 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,196 | 213,362 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,071 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 561.2 ‰ | 494.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 839 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 49.9 m² | 51.0 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,618 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.94 ‰ | 1.38 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,187 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Cătina | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 9.9 ‰ | 43.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 3,043 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.47 ‰ | 2.92 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,928 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Cătina | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 35 ‰ | 205 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,784 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 4.5% | 2.1% | 2.3% | ranked 797 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Cătina | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 21.1 m³ | 33.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,720 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Cătina | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.47 ‰ | 0.73 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,097 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Cătina | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 69 ‰ | 137 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,500 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 966 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Cătina
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
- Construction9 · 24.3%
- Wholesale and retail trade9 · 24.3%
- Administrative and support services6 · 16.2%
- Transport and storage5 · 13.5%
- Accommodation and food services3 · 8.1%
Most common activities
- Specialised construction activities8 · 21.6%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)8 · 21.6%
- Construction of buildings7 · 18.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)5 · 13.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines5 · 13.5%
- Civil engineering4 · 10.8%
- Food and beverage service activities3 · 8.1%
- Rental and leasing activities3 · 8.1%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities3 · 8.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Cătina?
Cătina has 2,131 residents (2026), ranking 2,234 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Cătina?
Cătina covers 38.0 km², with a density of 56 people per km².
Is the population of Cătina growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Cătina went from 2,499 to 2,131, a change of −14.7%.
Where is Cătina?
Cătina is in Buzău County. Latitude 45.300, longitude 26.250.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Cătina?
In Cătina, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 5.2 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,143 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Cătina?
In Cătina, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 9.9 ‰ (2026), ranking 3,043 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Which localities border Cătina?
The nearest to Cătina are Starchiojd (5.5 km), Chiojdu (6.8 km), Calvini (7.2 km), Bătrâni (8.0 km), Cărbunești (8.4 km).