Cochirleanca: population and statistics
Cochirleanca has a population of 5,005 (2026) across 78.5 km², or 63.8 people per km². It ranks 753 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −9.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,005 residents
- 78.5 km²
- 64 people/km²
Key points
Among the 87 localities in Buzău County, Cochirleanca ranks No. 17 by population.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 339.3 ‰ in Cochirleanca, compared with an average of 494.1 ‰ in Buzău County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 33 ‰ in Cochirleanca, compared with an average of 205 ‰ in Buzău County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Cochirleanca: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (41 businesses).
Cochirleanca in numbers
Where is Cochirleanca?
Population of Cochirleanca over time
Cochirleanca had 5,502 residents in 2016 and 5,005 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,171 |
| 2022 | 5,091 |
| 2023 | 5,074 |
| 2024 | 5,011 |
| 2025 | 4,990 |
| 2026 | 5,005 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,990 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Robeasca, 9.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Vadu Pașii (10,247 residents), 12 km away.
All indicators for Cochirleanca
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 | Cochirleanca | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.0 ‰ | 15.4 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,575 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.6 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,997 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.6 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 844 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.8 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,110 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Cochirleanca | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.65 km | 7.19 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,154 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.60 ‰ | 1.70 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,060 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,698 | 213,362 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,263 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 339.3 ‰ | 494.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 3,064 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 56.4 m² | 51.0 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 913 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Cochirleanca | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 16.8 ‰ | 43.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,685 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.80 ‰ | 2.92 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,716 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Cochirleanca | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 33 ‰ | 205 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,845 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.6% | 2.1% | 2.3% | ranked 2,001 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Cochirleanca | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 33.8 m³ | 33.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 956 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Cochirleanca | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.40 ‰ | 1.59 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,963 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.40 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,772 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.20 ‰ | 0.73 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,988 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Cochirleanca | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 135 ‰ | 137 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 485 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,308 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Cochirleanca
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 trade55 · 27.6%
- Transport and storage26 · 13.1%
- Accommodation and food services22 · 11.1%
- Construction19 · 9.5%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing18 · 9.0%
- Manufacturing17 · 8.5%
- Administrative and support services9 · 4.5%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation9 · 4.5%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)41 · 20.6%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)34 · 17.1%
- Food and beverage service activities22 · 11.1%
- Specialised construction activities19 · 9.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines19 · 9.5%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services18 · 9.0%
- Construction of buildings14 · 7.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities14 · 7.0%
- Civil engineering9 · 4.5%
- Manufacture of food products8 · 4.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Cochirleanca?
Cochirleanca has 5,005 residents (2026), ranking 753 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Cochirleanca?
Cochirleanca covers 78.5 km², with a density of 64 people per km².
Is the population of Cochirleanca growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Cochirleanca went from 5,502 to 5,005, a change of −9.0%.
Where is Cochirleanca?
Cochirleanca is in Buzău County. Latitude 45.208, longitude 27.039.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Cochirleanca?
In Cochirleanca, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 339.3 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,064 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Cochirleanca?
In Cochirleanca, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 33 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,845 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Which localities border Cochirleanca?
The nearest to Cochirleanca are Robeasca (9.4 km), Galbenu (10 km), Ziduri (11 km), Bălăceanu (11 km), Jirlău (11 km).