Lopătari: population and statistics
Lopătari has a population of 3,107 (2026) across 102.4 km², or 30.3 people per km². It ranks 1,506 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −21.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,107 residents
- 102.4 km²
- 30 people/km²
Key points
Among the 87 localities in Buzău County, Lopătari ranks No. 38 by population.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.64 ‰ in Lopătari, compared with an average of 2.92 ‰ in Buzău County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 10.9 ‰ in Lopătari, compared with an average of 15.4 ‰ in Buzău County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Lopătari: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (48 businesses).
Lopătari in numbers
Where is Lopătari?
Population of Lopătari over time
Lopătari had 3,952 residents in 2016 and 3,107 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,512 |
| 2022 | 3,404 |
| 2023 | 3,281 |
| 2024 | 3,225 |
| 2025 | 3,163 |
| 2026 | 3,107 |
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All indicators for Lopătari
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 | Lopătari | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.9 ‰ | 15.4 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,668 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.9 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 741 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.1 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,450 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.8 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 895 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Lopătari | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,779 | 213,362 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,165 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 572.6 ‰ | 494.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 760 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 43.8 m² | 51.0 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,347 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Lopătari | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 36.7 ‰ | 43.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,025 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.64 ‰ | 2.92 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,825 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Lopătari | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 89 ‰ | 205 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,185 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.5% | 2.1% | 2.3% | ranked 1,467 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Lopătari | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.1 nights | 0.7 | 0.4 | ranked 868 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 89 ‰ | 414 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 837 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.9 ‰ | 16.7 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,144 of 1,362 |
Health
| Indicator | Lopătari | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.64 ‰ | 1.59 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,055 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.64 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 634 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.64 ‰ | 0.73 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 679 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Lopătari | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 103 ‰ | 137 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,155 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,781 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Lopătari
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 trade64 · 23.7%
- Transport and storage50 · 18.5%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing32 · 11.9%
- Manufacturing32 · 11.9%
- Construction23 · 8.5%
- Accommodation and food services18 · 6.7%
- Administrative and support services16 · 5.9%
- Professional, scientific and technical7 · 2.6%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)48 · 17.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines47 · 17.4%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)42 · 15.6%
- Forestry and logging32 · 11.9%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)25 · 9.3%
- Specialised construction activities21 · 7.8%
- Construction of buildings19 · 7.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities16 · 5.9%
- Food and beverage service activities14 · 5.2%
- Civil engineering13 · 4.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lopătari?
Lopătari has 3,107 residents (2026), ranking 1,506 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Lopătari?
Lopătari covers 102.4 km², with a density of 30 people per km².
Is the population of Lopătari growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Lopătari went from 3,952 to 3,107, a change of −21.4%.
Where is Lopătari?
Lopătari is in Buzău County. Latitude 45.483, longitude 26.583.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Lopătari?
In Lopătari, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.64 ‰ (2026), ranking 2,825 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Lopătari?
In Lopătari, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 10.9 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,668 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Which localities border Lopătari?
The nearest to Lopătari are Chiliile (3.7 km), Mânzălești (5.5 km), Brăești (8.6 km), Cănești (9.4 km), Odăile (10 km).