Colți: population and statistics
Colți has a population of 757 (2026) across 34.9 km², or 21.7 people per km². It ranks 3,121 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −27.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 757 residents
- 34.9 km²
- 22 people/km²
Key points
Among the 87 localities in Buzău County, Colți ranks No. 80 by population.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: 37.0 ‰ in Colți, compared with an average of 13.3 ‰ in Buzău County and 11.1 ‰ nationally.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 29 ‰ in Colți, compared with an average of 137 ‰ in Buzău County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Colți: the most common activity among active businesses is Rental and leasing activities (13 businesses).
Colți in numbers
Where is Colți?
Neighbouring localities
- Bozioru6.3 km · 856
- Nehoiu7.8 km · 9,753
- Brăești8.1 km · 2,079
- Pănătău9.6 km · 1,997
- Cozieni9.6 km · 1,582
- Pătârlagele9.8 km · 6,952
- Odăile11 km · 596
- Chiliile15 km · 397
All localities in Buzău County
Localities of similar size
Population of Colți over time
Colți had 1,047 residents in 2016 and 757 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 897 |
| 2022 | 868 |
| 2023 | 827 |
| 2024 | 801 |
| 2025 | 787 |
| 2026 | 757 |
Did you know?
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,894 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Bozioru, 6.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Nehoiu (9,753 residents), 7.8 km away.
All indicators for Colți
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 | Colți | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.2 ‰ | 15.4 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,903 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.5 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,246 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.0 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,862 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 37.0 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 4 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Colți | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.23 km | 7.19 km | 7.67 km | ranked 209 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 628 | 213,362 | 10,177,161 | ranked 3,016 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 829.6 ‰ | 494.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 93 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 35.6 m² | 51.0 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 3,000 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Colți | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 50.2 ‰ | 43.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 482 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.00 ‰ | 2.92 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 3,005 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Colți | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 85 ‰ | 205 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,271 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 4.7% | 2.1% | 2.3% | ranked 764 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Colți | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.5 nights | 0.7 | 0.4 | ranked 523 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 346 ‰ | 414 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 470 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.9 ‰ | 16.7 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 558 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Colți | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 37.0 m³ | 33.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 799 of 2,656 |
Education
| Indicator | Colți | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 29 ‰ | 137 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 3,120 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 42 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Colți
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 trade18 · 19.6%
- Administrative and support services17 · 18.5%
- Accommodation and food services13 · 14.1%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation13 · 14.1%
- Construction8 · 8.7%
- Transport and storage6 · 6.5%
- Manufacturing4 · 4.3%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing3 · 3.3%
Most common activities
- Rental and leasing activities13 · 14.1%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities13 · 14.1%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)12 · 13.0%
- Food and beverage service activities11 · 12.0%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)10 · 10.9%
- Accommodation10 · 10.9%
- Specialised construction activities8 · 8.7%
- Construction of buildings6 · 6.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines6 · 6.5%
- Office administration and business support activities5 · 5.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Colți?
Colți has 757 residents (2026), ranking 3,121 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Colți?
Colți covers 34.9 km², with a density of 22 people per km².
Is the population of Colți growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Colți went from 1,047 to 757, a change of −27.7%.
Where is Colți?
Colți is in Buzău County. Latitude 45.401, longitude 26.406.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Colți?
In Colți, “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 37.0 ‰ (2025), ranking 4 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 13.0 ‰.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Colți?
In Colți, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 29 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,120 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Which localities border Colți?
The nearest to Colți are Bozioru (6.3 km), Nehoiu (7.8 km), Brăești (8.1 km), Pănătău (9.6 km), Cozieni (9.6 km).