Ghergheasa: population and statistics
Ghergheasa has a population of 2,007 (2026) across 55.8 km², or 35.9 people per km². It ranks 2,329 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −12.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,007 residents
- 55.8 km²
- 36 people/km²
Key points
Among the 87 localities in Buzău County, Ghergheasa ranks No. 65 by population.
Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants: 22.32 km in Ghergheasa, compared with an average of 3.29 km in Buzău County and 3.48 km nationally.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: 14.45 km in Ghergheasa, compared with an average of 2.75 km in Buzău County and 3.05 km nationally.
Ghergheasa: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (29 businesses).
Ghergheasa in numbers
Where is Ghergheasa?
Population of Ghergheasa over time
Ghergheasa had 2,282 residents in 2016 and 2,007 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,157 |
| 2022 | 2,114 |
| 2023 | 2,077 |
| 2024 | 2,054 |
| 2025 | 2,036 |
| 2026 | 2,007 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Buzău County for “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,819 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Bălăceanu, 3.9 km away.
All indicators for Ghergheasa
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 | Ghergheasa | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.4 ‰ | 15.4 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 526 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.4 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 508 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.0 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,024 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.4 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 168 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ghergheasa | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.69 km | 7.19 km | 7.67 km | ranked 268 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,127 | 213,362 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,213 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 561.5 ‰ | 494.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 837 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 45.7 m² | 51.0 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,145 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.50 ‰ | 1.38 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,553 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Ghergheasa | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.32 km | 3.29 km | 6.17 km | ranked 22 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 232 m³ | 5,138 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 579 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ghergheasa | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 24.4 ‰ | 43.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,037 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.49 ‰ | 2.92 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,159 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ghergheasa | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 36 ‰ | 205 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,751 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.7% | 2.1% | 2.3% | ranked 1,366 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Ghergheasa | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 24.9 m³ | 33.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,461 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.45 km | 2.75 km | 4.05 km | ranked 59 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Ghergheasa | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.50 ‰ | 1.59 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,496 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.50 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,171 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Ghergheasa | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 75 ‰ | 137 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,249 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 867 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Ghergheasa
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 trade35 · 31.5%
- Transport and storage13 · 11.7%
- Accommodation and food services12 · 10.8%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing11 · 9.9%
- Manufacturing9 · 8.1%
- Construction9 · 8.1%
- Administrative and support services8 · 7.2%
- Real estate4 · 3.6%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)29 · 26.1%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)18 · 16.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines12 · 10.8%
- Food and beverage service activities12 · 10.8%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services10 · 9.0%
- Specialised construction activities9 · 8.1%
- Construction of buildings7 · 6.3%
- Office administration and business support activities7 · 6.3%
- Manufacture of food products6 · 5.4%
- Civil engineering6 · 5.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ghergheasa?
Ghergheasa has 2,007 residents (2026), ranking 2,329 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Ghergheasa?
Ghergheasa covers 55.8 km², with a density of 36 people per km².
Is the population of Ghergheasa growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ghergheasa went from 2,282 to 2,007, a change of −12.1%.
Where is Ghergheasa?
Ghergheasa is in Buzău County. Latitude 45.267, longitude 27.200.
Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ghergheasa?
In Ghergheasa, “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 22.32 km (2025), ranking 22 of 1,006 localities; the national median is 6.17 km.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ghergheasa?
In Ghergheasa, “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 14.45 km (2025), ranking 59 of 1,695 localities; the national median is 4.05 km.
Which localities border Ghergheasa?
The nearest to Ghergheasa are Bălăceanu (3.9 km), Galbenu (6.1 km), Boldu (7.1 km), Balta Albă (7.5 km), Ziduri (9.9 km).