Chiojdu: population and statistics
Chiojdu has a population of 3,010 (2026) across 128.7 km², or 23.4 people per km². It ranks 1,577 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −12.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,010 residents
- 128.7 km²
- 23 people/km²
Key points
Among the 87 localities in Buzău County, Chiojdu ranks No. 44 by population.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.00 ‰ in Chiojdu, compared with an average of 0.73 ‰ in Buzău County and 1.08 ‰ nationally.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 9.6 ‰ in Chiojdu, compared with an average of 15.4 ‰ in Buzău County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Chiojdu: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (19 businesses).
Chiojdu in numbers
Where is Chiojdu?
Population of Chiojdu over time
Chiojdu had 3,450 residents in 2016 and 3,010 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,205 |
| 2022 | 3,142 |
| 2023 | 3,098 |
| 2024 | 3,080 |
| 2025 | 3,052 |
| 2026 | 3,010 |
Did you know?
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 90% of localities.
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 18,020 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Starchiojd, 5.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Nehoiu (9,753 residents), 9.8 km away.
All indicators for Chiojdu
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 | Chiojdu | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.6 ‰ | 15.4 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,847 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.3 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,336 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.6 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,716 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.6 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 736 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Chiojdu | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.66 km | 7.19 km | 7.67 km | ranked 804 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.99 ‰ | 1.70 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 963 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,692 | 213,362 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,272 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 562.1 ‰ | 494.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 831 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 48.6 m² | 51.0 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,788 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.33 ‰ | 1.38 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 942 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Chiojdu | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 17.6 ‰ | 43.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,628 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.33 ‰ | 2.92 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,292 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Chiojdu | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 49 ‰ | 205 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,251 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 4.6% | 2.1% | 2.3% | ranked 776 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Chiojdu | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.9 nights | 0.7 | 0.4 | ranked 368 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 635 ‰ | 414 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 314 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 30.2 ‰ | 16.7 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 338 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Chiojdu | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 16.6 m³ | 33.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,024 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.29 km | 2.75 km | 4.05 km | ranked 791 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Chiojdu | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.33 ‰ | 1.59 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,277 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.33 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,137 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.00 ‰ | 0.73 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 229 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Chiojdu | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 102 ‰ | 137 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,185 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,683 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Chiojdu
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 trade26 · 19.4%
- Transport and storage18 · 13.4%
- Construction16 · 11.9%
- Manufacturing13 · 9.7%
- Accommodation and food services12 · 9.0%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing11 · 8.2%
- Administrative and support services10 · 7.5%
- Real estate5 · 3.7%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)19 · 14.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)17 · 12.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines17 · 12.7%
- Specialised construction activities16 · 11.9%
- Construction of buildings14 · 10.4%
- Forestry and logging8 · 6.0%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)8 · 6.0%
- Food and beverage service activities8 · 6.0%
- Accommodation6 · 4.5%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services5 · 3.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Chiojdu?
Chiojdu has 3,010 residents (2026), ranking 1,577 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Chiojdu?
Chiojdu covers 128.7 km², with a density of 23 people per km².
Is the population of Chiojdu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Chiojdu went from 3,450 to 3,010, a change of −12.8%.
Where is Chiojdu?
Chiojdu is in Buzău County. Latitude 45.356, longitude 26.215.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Chiojdu?
In Chiojdu, “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.00 ‰ (2024), ranking 229 of 2,248 localities; the national median is 0.47 ‰.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Chiojdu?
In Chiojdu, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 9.6 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,847 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Which localities border Chiojdu?
The nearest to Chiojdu are Starchiojd (5.0 km), Cătina (6.8 km), Bătrâni (6.9 km), Nehoiu (9.8 km), Posești (11 km).