Merei: population and statistics
Merei has a population of 6,495 (2026) across 99.2 km², or 65.5 people per km². It ranks 489 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −4.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 6,495 residents
- 99.2 km²
- 66 people/km²
Key points
Among the 87 localities in Buzău County, Merei ranks No. 10 by population.
Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant: 11.3 nights in Merei, compared with an average of 0.7 nights in Buzău County and 2.0 nights nationally.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.77 km in Merei, compared with an average of 2.75 km in Buzău County and 3.05 km nationally.
Merei: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (154 businesses).
Merei in numbers
Where is Merei?
Population of Merei over time
Merei had 6,779 residents in 2016 and 6,495 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,574 |
| 2022 | 6,504 |
| 2023 | 6,461 |
| 2024 | 6,486 |
| 2025 | 6,489 |
| 2026 | 6,495 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Buzău County for “Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant”.
- Number 1 in Buzău County for “Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 13,887 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Stâlpu, 8.1 km away.
All indicators for Merei
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 | Merei | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 27.9 ‰ | 15.4 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 297 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.6 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,227 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.2 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,942 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.6 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 920 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Merei | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.54 km | 7.19 km | 7.67 km | ranked 328 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.70 ‰ | 1.70 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 413 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 4,041 | 213,362 | 10,177,161 | ranked 278 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 622.2 ‰ | 494.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 510 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 55.4 m² | 51.0 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,018 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.77 ‰ | 1.38 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 208 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Merei | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.48 km | 3.29 km | 6.17 km | ranked 687 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 258 m³ | 5,138 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 535 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Merei | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 58.7 ‰ | 43.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 304 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.31 ‰ | 2.92 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 420 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Merei | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 137 ‰ | 205 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 668 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.1% | 2.1% | 2.3% | ranked 2,352 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Merei | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 11.3 nights | 0.7 | 0.4 | ranked 51 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4,723 ‰ | 414 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 49 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 173.1 ‰ | 16.7 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 70 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Merei | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 39.9 m³ | 33.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 679 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.77 km | 2.75 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,586 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Merei | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.92 ‰ | 1.59 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 580 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.46 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,395 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.31 ‰ | 0.73 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,665 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Merei | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 85 ‰ | 137 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,829 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,929 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Merei
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 trade206 · 22.6%
- Accommodation and food services92 · 10.1%
- Construction90 · 9.9%
- Transport and storage74 · 8.1%
- Administrative and support services72 · 7.9%
- Professional, scientific and technical70 · 7.7%
- Manufacturing67 · 7.3%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation53 · 5.8%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)154 · 16.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)108 · 11.8%
- Specialised construction activities83 · 9.1%
- Food and beverage service activities80 · 8.8%
- Construction of buildings65 · 7.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines57 · 6.2%
- Accommodation43 · 4.7%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities41 · 4.5%
- Real estate activities38 · 4.2%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities35 · 3.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Merei?
Merei has 6,495 residents (2026), ranking 489 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Merei?
Merei covers 99.2 km², with a density of 66 people per km².
Is the population of Merei growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Merei went from 6,779 to 6,495, a change of −4.2%.
Where is Merei?
Merei is in Buzău County. Latitude 45.133, longitude 26.683.
Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant: what is the figure for Merei?
In Merei, “Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant” stands at 11.3 nights (2025), ranking 51 of 1,250 localities; the national median is 0.4 nights.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Merei?
In Merei, “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.77 km (2025), ranking 1,586 of 1,695 localities; the national median is 4.05 km.
Which localities border Merei?
The nearest to Merei are Stâlpu (8.1 km), Vernești (9.6 km), Pietroasele (9.9 km), Buzău (11 km), Ulmeni (11 km).