Largu: population and statistics
Largu has a population of 1,351 (2026) across 41.9 km², or 32.2 people per km². It ranks 2,838 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −13.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,351 residents
- 41.9 km²
- 32 people/km²
Key points
Among the 87 localities in Buzău County, Largu ranks No. 72 by population.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 24.4 ‰ in Largu, compared with an average of 18.6 ‰ in Buzău County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Largu: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (15 businesses).
Largu in numbers
Where is Largu?
Population of Largu over time
Largu had 1,565 residents in 2016 and 1,351 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,467 |
| 2022 | 1,436 |
| 2023 | 1,418 |
| 2024 | 1,390 |
| 2025 | 1,375 |
| 2026 | 1,351 |
Did you know?
- “Existing dwellings”: lower than in 92% of localities.
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,874 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Luciu (2,615 residents), 5.2 km away.
All indicators for Largu
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 | Largu | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.5 ‰ | 15.4 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,710 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 24.4 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 295 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.9 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,073 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.5 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 937 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Largu | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.36 km | 7.19 km | 7.67 km | ranked 842 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 702 | 213,362 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,924 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 519.6 ‰ | 494.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,201 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 60.3 m² | 51.0 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 622 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Largu | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 26.6 ‰ | 43.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,818 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.74 ‰ | 2.92 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,754 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Largu | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 65 ‰ | 205 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,726 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 5.8% | 2.1% | 2.3% | ranked 568 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Largu | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 14.8 m³ | 33.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,126 of 2,656 |
Education
| Indicator | Largu | 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) | 7.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 332 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Largu
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 trade20 · 29.0%
- Transport and storage18 · 26.1%
- Accommodation and food services9 · 13.0%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing7 · 10.1%
- Manufacturing4 · 5.8%
- Construction4 · 5.8%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)15 · 21.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)14 · 20.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines14 · 20.3%
- Food and beverage service activities9 · 13.0%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services7 · 10.1%
- Specialised construction activities4 · 5.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities4 · 5.8%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles3 · 4.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Largu?
Largu has 1,351 residents (2026), ranking 2,838 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Largu?
Largu covers 41.9 km², with a density of 32 people per km².
Is the population of Largu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Largu went from 1,565 to 1,351, a change of −13.7%.
Where is Largu?
Largu is in Buzău County. Latitude 44.975, longitude 27.144.
Existing dwellings: what is the figure for Largu?
In Largu, “Existing dwellings” stands at 702 (2025), ranking 2,924 of 3,181 localities; the national median is 1,464.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Largu?
In Largu, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 24.4 ‰ (2025), ranking 295 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Which localities border Largu?
The nearest to Largu are Luciu (5.2 km), Rușețu (6.3 km), C.A. Rosetti (7.4 km), Cilibia (12 km), Pogoanele (13 km).