Mărgăritești: population and statistics
Mărgăritești has a population of 475 (2026) across 23.0 km², or 20.6 people per km². It ranks 3,164 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −26.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 475 residents
- 23.0 km²
- 21 people/km²
Key points
Among the 87 localities in Buzău County, Mărgăritești ranks No. 85 by population.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 35.8 ‰ in Mărgăritești, compared with an average of 43.4 ‰ in Buzău County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Mărgăritești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (8 businesses).
Mărgăritești in numbers
Where is Mărgăritești?
Population of Mărgăritești over time
Mărgăritești had 647 residents in 2016 and 475 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 548 |
| 2022 | 516 |
| 2023 | 511 |
| 2024 | 493 |
| 2025 | 479 |
| 2026 | 475 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Buzău County for “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Existing dwellings”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,223 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Pardoși, 3.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Murgești (731 residents), 5.0 km away.
All indicators for Mărgăritești
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 | Mărgăritești | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.9 ‰ | 15.4 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ||
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.8 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ||
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.4 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ||
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.8 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ |
Housing
| Indicator | Mărgăritești | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.74 km | 7.19 km | 7.67 km | ||
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 454 | 213,362 | 10,177,161 | ranked 3,144 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 955.8 ‰ | 494.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ||
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 43.2 m² | 51.0 m² | 50.3 m² |
Economy
| Indicator | Mărgăritești | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 35.8 ‰ | 43.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ||
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.21 ‰ | 2.92 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ |
Employment
| Indicator | Mărgăritești | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 44 ‰ | 205 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ||
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 9.7% | 2.1% | 2.3% |
Health
| Indicator | Mărgăritești | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 2.11 ‰ | 1.59 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ||
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 2.11 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ |
Education
| Indicator | Mărgăritești | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 27 ‰ | 137 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ||
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. |
Businesses by activity: Mărgăritești
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 trade9 · 23.7%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing5 · 13.2%
- Transport and storage5 · 13.2%
- Administrative and support services5 · 13.2%
- Accommodation and food services4 · 10.5%
- Other service activities3 · 7.9%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)8 · 21.1%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services5 · 13.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)4 · 10.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines4 · 10.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities4 · 10.5%
- Food and beverage service activities3 · 7.9%
- Office administration and business support activities3 · 7.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Mărgăritești?
Mărgăritești has 475 residents (2026), ranking 3,164 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Mărgăritești?
Mărgăritești covers 23.0 km², with a density of 21 people per km².
Is the population of Mărgăritești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Mărgăritești went from 647 to 475, a change of −26.6%.
Where is Mărgăritești?
Mărgăritești is in Buzău County. Latitude 45.428, longitude 26.833.
Existing dwellings: what is the figure for Mărgăritești?
In Mărgăritești, “Existing dwellings” stands at 454 (2025), ranking 3,144 of 3,181 localities; the national median is 1,464.
Which localities border Mărgăritești?
The nearest to Mărgăritești are Pardoși (3.6 km), Murgești (5.0 km), Beceni (6.3 km), Valea Salciei (7.4 km), Racovițeni (8.6 km).