Gherăseni: population and statistics
Gherăseni has a population of 3,041 (2026) across 53.6 km², or 56.7 people per km². It ranks 1,553 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −10.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,041 residents
- 53.6 km²
- 57 people/km²
Key points
Among the 87 localities in Buzău County, Gherăseni ranks No. 41 by population.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: 22.0 ‰ in Gherăseni, compared with an average of 13.3 ‰ in Buzău County and 11.1 ‰ nationally.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.66 ‰ in Gherăseni, compared with an average of 0.47 ‰ in Buzău County and 0.60 ‰ nationally.
Gherăseni: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (44 businesses).
Gherăseni in numbers
Where is Gherăseni?
Population of Gherăseni over time
Gherăseni had 3,409 residents in 2016 and 3,041 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,223 |
| 2022 | 3,152 |
| 2023 | 3,138 |
| 2024 | 3,116 |
| 2025 | 3,091 |
| 2026 | 3,041 |
Did you know?
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,508 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Costești (5,005 residents), 3.9 km away.
All indicators for Gherăseni
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 | Gherăseni | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.4 ‰ | 15.4 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,304 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.1 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,106 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) | 22.0 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 189 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Gherăseni | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.94 km | 7.19 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,532 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.99 ‰ | 1.70 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,640 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,433 | 213,362 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,646 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 471.2 ‰ | 494.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,750 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 49.1 m² | 51.0 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,720 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.32 ‰ | 1.38 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 947 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Gherăseni | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 33.2 ‰ | 43.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,291 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.32 ‰ | 2.92 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,305 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Gherăseni | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 57 ‰ | 205 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,974 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 | Gherăseni | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 28.6 m³ | 33.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,224 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Gherăseni | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.66 ‰ | 1.59 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 989 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.66 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 571 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.33 ‰ | 0.73 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,579 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Gherăseni | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 74 ‰ | 137 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,297 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: Gherăseni
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 trade59 · 26.2%
- Transport and storage28 · 12.4%
- Administrative and support services23 · 10.2%
- Manufacturing17 · 7.6%
- Construction17 · 7.6%
- Accommodation and food services17 · 7.6%
- Professional, scientific and technical15 · 6.7%
- Real estate10 · 4.4%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)44 · 19.6%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)34 · 15.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines25 · 11.1%
- Food and beverage service activities16 · 7.1%
- Specialised construction activities14 · 6.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities11 · 4.9%
- Real estate activities10 · 4.4%
- Office administration and business support activities10 · 4.4%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services9 · 4.0%
- Rental and leasing activities9 · 4.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gherăseni?
Gherăseni has 3,041 residents (2026), ranking 1,553 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Gherăseni?
Gherăseni covers 53.6 km², with a density of 57 people per km².
Is the population of Gherăseni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Gherăseni went from 3,409 to 3,041, a change of −10.8%.
Where is Gherăseni?
Gherăseni is in Buzău County. Latitude 45.017, longitude 26.783.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Gherăseni?
In Gherăseni, “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 22.0 ‰ (2025), ranking 189 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 13.0 ‰.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Gherăseni?
In Gherăseni, “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.66 ‰ (2024), ranking 571 of 2,807 localities; the national median is 0.46 ‰.
Which localities border Gherăseni?
The nearest to Gherăseni are Costești (3.9 km), Smeeni (6.3 km), Stâlpu (7.7 km), Movila Banului (8.4 km), Țintești (8.6 km).