Grebănu: population and statistics
Grebănu has a population of 5,183 (2026) across 57.5 km², or 90.1 people per km². It ranks 703 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −4.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,183 residents
- 57.5 km²
- 90 people/km²
Key points
Among the 87 localities in Buzău County, Grebănu ranks No. 14 by population.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 56 ‰ in Grebănu, compared with an average of 137 ‰ in Buzău County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.19 ‰ in Grebănu, compared with an average of 0.73 ‰ in Buzău County and 1.08 ‰ nationally.
Grebănu: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (97 businesses).
Grebănu in numbers
Where is Grebănu?
Population of Grebănu over time
Grebănu had 5,418 residents in 2016 and 5,183 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,282 |
| 2022 | 5,223 |
| 2023 | 5,193 |
| 2024 | 5,205 |
| 2025 | 5,197 |
| 2026 | 5,183 |
Did you know?
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of localities.
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,056 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Topliceni, 3.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Râmnicu Sărat (36,406 residents), 6.4 km away.
All indicators for Grebănu
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 | Grebănu | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.7 ‰ | 15.4 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,308 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.1 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,380 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.9 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 737 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.2 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,133 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Grebănu | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.53 km | 7.19 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,178 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,371 | 213,362 | 10,177,161 | ranked 682 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 457.5 ‰ | 494.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,929 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 62.3 m² | 51.0 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 484 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Grebănu | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 33.8 ‰ | 43.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,248 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.70 ‰ | 2.92 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,107 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Grebănu | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 43 ‰ | 205 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,492 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.2% | 2.1% | 2.3% | ranked 1,157 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Grebănu | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 21.2 m³ | 33.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,715 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Grebănu | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.39 ‰ | 1.59 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,004 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.39 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,826 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.19 ‰ | 0.73 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 2,010 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Grebănu | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 56 ‰ | 137 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,859 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,697 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Grebănu
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 trade118 · 25.5%
- Transport and storage72 · 15.6%
- Construction49 · 10.6%
- Administrative and support services48 · 10.4%
- Accommodation and food services34 · 7.3%
- Manufacturing30 · 6.5%
- Other service activities22 · 4.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical20 · 4.3%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)97 · 21.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines69 · 14.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)62 · 13.4%
- Specialised construction activities48 · 10.4%
- Construction of buildings40 · 8.6%
- Office administration and business support activities35 · 7.6%
- Food and beverage service activities31 · 6.7%
- Civil engineering24 · 5.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities24 · 5.2%
- Rental and leasing activities18 · 3.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Grebănu?
Grebănu has 5,183 residents (2026), ranking 703 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Grebănu?
Grebănu covers 57.5 km², with a density of 90 people per km².
Is the population of Grebănu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Grebănu went from 5,418 to 5,183, a change of −4.3%.
Where is Grebănu?
Grebănu is in Buzău County. Latitude 45.378, longitude 26.978.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Grebănu?
In Grebănu, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 56 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,859 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Grebănu?
In Grebănu, “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.19 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,010 of 2,248 localities; the national median is 0.47 ‰.
Which localities border Grebănu?
The nearest to Grebănu are Topliceni (3.6 km), Racovițeni (6.2 km), Râmnicu Sărat (6.4 km), Podgoria (7.1 km), Valea Râmnicului (7.7 km).