Cozieni: population and statistics
Cozieni has a population of 1,582 (2026) across 55.6 km², or 28.5 people per km². It ranks 2,666 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −21.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,582 residents
- 55.6 km²
- 28 people/km²
Key points
Among the 87 localities in Buzău County, Cozieni ranks No. 69 by population.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 951.3 ‰ in Cozieni, compared with an average of 494.1 ‰ in Buzău County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: 24.7 ‰ in Cozieni, compared with an average of 13.3 ‰ in Buzău County and 11.1 ‰ nationally.
Cozieni: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (21 businesses).
Cozieni in numbers
Where is Cozieni?
Neighbouring localities
- Bozioru5.6 km · 856
- Pârscov7.6 km · 5,155
- Pănătău8.0 km · 1,997
- Odăile8.3 km · 596
- Colți9.6 km · 757
- Pătârlagele9.8 km · 6,952
- Măgura10 km · 2,174
- Brăești11 km · 2,079
All localities in Buzău County
Localities of similar size
Population of Cozieni over time
Cozieni had 2,009 residents in 2016 and 1,582 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,806 |
| 2022 | 1,732 |
| 2023 | 1,677 |
| 2024 | 1,617 |
| 2025 | 1,610 |
| 2026 | 1,582 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,786 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Bozioru, 5.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Pârscov (5,155 residents), 7.6 km away.
All indicators for Cozieni
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 | Cozieni | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.8 ‰ | 15.4 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 580 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.5 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 642 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.1 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,462 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 24.7 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 83 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Cozieni | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.99 km | 7.19 km | 7.67 km | ranked 133 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.79 ‰ | 1.70 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 392 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,505 | 213,362 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,530 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 951.3 ‰ | 494.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 45 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 40.5 m² | 51.0 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,677 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.26 ‰ | 1.38 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 980 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Cozieni | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 33.5 ‰ | 43.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,267 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.16 ‰ | 2.92 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 839 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Cozieni | 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) | 1.7% | 2.1% | 2.3% | ranked 1,928 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Cozieni | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.1 nights | 0.7 | 0.4 | ranked 868 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 51 ‰ | 414 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 946 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 25.3 ‰ | 16.7 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 395 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Cozieni | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 24.7 m³ | 33.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,467 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Cozieni | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.63 ‰ | 1.59 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,081 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.63 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 668 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.63 ‰ | 0.73 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 703 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Cozieni | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 71 ‰ | 137 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,435 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 522 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Cozieni
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 trade28 · 25.2%
- Construction14 · 12.6%
- Manufacturing12 · 10.8%
- Accommodation and food services12 · 10.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical10 · 9.0%
- Other service activities8 · 7.2%
- Transport and storage6 · 5.4%
- Information and communication5 · 4.5%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)21 · 18.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)14 · 12.6%
- Specialised construction activities12 · 10.8%
- Construction of buildings11 · 9.9%
- Food and beverage service activities11 · 9.9%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities7 · 6.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines5 · 4.5%
- Repair of computers and personal and household goods5 · 4.5%
- Civil engineering4 · 3.6%
- Other personal service activities4 · 3.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Cozieni?
Cozieni has 1,582 residents (2026), ranking 2,666 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Cozieni?
Cozieni covers 55.6 km², with a density of 28 people per km².
Is the population of Cozieni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Cozieni went from 2,009 to 1,582, a change of −21.3%.
Where is Cozieni?
Cozieni is in Buzău County. Latitude 45.333, longitude 26.483.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Cozieni?
In Cozieni, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 951.3 ‰ (2025), ranking 45 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Cozieni?
In Cozieni, “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 24.7 ‰ (2025), ranking 83 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 13.0 ‰.
Which localities border Cozieni?
The nearest to Cozieni are Bozioru (5.6 km), Pârscov (7.6 km), Pănătău (8.0 km), Odăile (8.3 km), Colți (9.6 km).