Florica: population and statistics
Florica has a population of 1,116 (2026) across 42.1 km², or 26.5 people per km². It ranks 2,983 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −17.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,116 residents
- 42.1 km²
- 26 people/km²
Key points
Among the 87 localities in Buzău County, Florica ranks No. 76 by population.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: 24.82 km in Florica, compared with an average of 2.75 km in Buzău County and 3.05 km nationally.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 25.45 km in Florica, compared with an average of 7.19 km in Buzău County and 4.84 km nationally.
Florica: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (12 businesses).
Florica in numbers
Where is Florica?
Population of Florica over time
Florica had 1,351 residents in 2016 and 1,116 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,204 |
| 2022 | 1,167 |
| 2023 | 1,151 |
| 2024 | 1,152 |
| 2025 | 1,143 |
| 2026 | 1,116 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Buzău County for “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,895 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Mihăilești (2,134 residents), 5.8 km away.
All indicators for Florica
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 | Florica | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.9 ‰ | 15.4 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,201 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 24.2 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 315 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.5 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,693 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.3 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 139 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Florica | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 25.45 km | 7.19 km | 7.67 km | ranked 67 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 786 | 213,362 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,814 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 704.3 ‰ | 494.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 257 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 36.1 m² | 51.0 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,967 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Florica | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 29.6 ‰ | 43.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,560 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.90 ‰ | 2.92 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,632 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Florica | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 66 ‰ | 205 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,697 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.0% | 2.1% | 2.3% | ranked 1,732 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Florica | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 36.7 m³ | 33.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 810 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 24.82 km | 2.75 km | 4.05 km | ranked 2 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Florica | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.90 ‰ | 1.59 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 596 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.90 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 210 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.90 ‰ | 0.73 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 312 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Florica | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 72 ‰ | 137 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,393 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 175 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Florica
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 · 27.7%
- Construction8 · 12.3%
- Transport and storage7 · 10.8%
- Administrative and support services7 · 10.8%
- Manufacturing5 · 7.7%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing4 · 6.2%
- Accommodation and food services3 · 4.6%
- Health and social work3 · 4.6%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)12 · 18.5%
- Specialised construction activities8 · 12.3%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)7 · 10.8%
- Construction of buildings6 · 9.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines5 · 7.7%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services4 · 6.2%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities4 · 6.2%
- Civil engineering3 · 4.6%
- Food and beverage service activities3 · 4.6%
- Human health activities3 · 4.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Florica?
Florica has 1,116 residents (2026), ranking 2,983 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Florica?
Florica covers 42.1 km², with a density of 26 people per km².
Is the population of Florica growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Florica went from 1,351 to 1,116, a change of −17.4%.
Where is Florica?
Florica is in Buzău County. Latitude 44.897, longitude 26.735.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Florica?
In Florica, “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 24.82 km (2025), ranking 2 of 1,695 localities; the national median is 4.05 km.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Florica?
In Florica, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 25.45 km (2025), ranking 67 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
Which localities border Florica?
The nearest to Florica are Mihăilești (5.8 km), Glodeanu Sărat (7.5 km), Glodeanu-Siliștea (7.8 km), Brădeanu (10 km), Movila Banului (11 km).