Chiliile: population and statistics
Chiliile has a population of 397 (2026) across 35.7 km², or 11.1 people per km². It ranks 3,171 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −30.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 397 residents
- 35.7 km²
- 11 people/km²
Key points
Among the 87 localities in Buzău County, Chiliile ranks No. 86 by population.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 22.7 ‰ in Chiliile, compared with an average of 43.4 ‰ in Buzău County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Chiliile: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (4 businesses).
Chiliile in numbers
Where is Chiliile?
Population of Chiliile over time
Chiliile had 567 residents in 2016 and 397 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 488 |
| 2022 | 470 |
| 2023 | 449 |
| 2024 | 431 |
| 2025 | 411 |
| 2026 | 397 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Buzău County for “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- Number 1 in Buzău County for “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”.
- “Existing dwellings”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,997 football pitches.
- Its population density is 8.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Lopătari (3,107 residents), 3.7 km away.
All indicators for Chiliile
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 | Chiliile | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 32.7 ‰ | 15.4 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ||
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 32.7 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ||
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 35.3 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ |
Housing
| Indicator | Chiliile | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 49.62 km | 7.19 km | 7.67 km | ||
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 470 | 213,362 | 10,177,161 | ranked 3,136 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1,184 ‰ | 494.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ||
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 36.8 m² | 51.0 m² | 50.3 m² |
Economy
| Indicator | Chiliile | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 22.7 ‰ | 43.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ||
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.00 ‰ | 2.92 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ |
Employment
| Indicator | Chiliile | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 68 ‰ | 205 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ||
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 10.6% | 2.1% | 2.3% |
Tourism
| Indicator | Chiliile | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 2.4 nights | 0.7 | 0.4 | ||
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1,516 ‰ | 414 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ||
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 100.8 ‰ | 16.7 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ |
Environment
| Indicator | Chiliile | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 25.2 m³ | 33.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ |
Education
| Indicator | Chiliile | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 35 ‰ | 137 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ||
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 25.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. |
Businesses by activity: Chiliile
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 trade6 · 31.6%
- Accommodation and food services3 · 15.8%
Most common activities
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Chiliile?
Chiliile has 397 residents (2026), ranking 3,171 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Chiliile?
Chiliile covers 35.7 km², with a density of 11 people per km².
Is the population of Chiliile growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Chiliile went from 567 to 397, a change of −30.0%.
Where is Chiliile?
Chiliile is in Buzău County. Latitude 45.450, longitude 26.583.
Existing dwellings: what is the figure for Chiliile?
In Chiliile, “Existing dwellings” stands at 470 (2025), ranking 3,136 of 3,181 localities; the national median is 1,464.
Which localities border Chiliile?
The nearest to Chiliile are Lopătari (3.7 km), Cănești (5.7 km), Brăești (6.8 km), Odăile (6.9 km), Mânzălești (7.6 km).