Mihăilești (Buzău County): population and statistics
Mihăilești has a population of 2,134 (2026) across 28.7 km², or 74.3 people per km². It ranks 2,231 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +0.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,134 residents
- 28.7 km²
- 74 people/km²
Key points
Among the 87 localities in Buzău County, Mihăilești ranks No. 57 by population.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 9.9% in Mihăilești, compared with an average of 2.1% in Buzău County and 2.0% nationally.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 11.7 ‰ in Mihăilești, compared with an average of 18.6 ‰ in Buzău County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Mihăilești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (35 businesses).
Mihăilești in numbers
Where is Mihăilești?
Population of Mihăilești over time
Mihăilești had 2,118 residents in 2016 and 2,134 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,105 |
| 2022 | 2,100 |
| 2023 | 2,100 |
| 2024 | 2,115 |
| 2025 | 2,139 |
| 2026 | 2,134 |
Did you know?
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,022 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Glodeanu Sărat (3,631 residents), 5.7 km away.
All indicators for Mihăilești
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 | Mihăilești | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.9 ‰ | 15.4 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,608 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.7 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,844 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.0 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,051 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.5 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 937 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Mihăilești | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 913 | 213,362 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,600 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 427.8 ‰ | 494.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,322 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 43.2 m² | 51.0 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,415 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Mihăilești | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 27.2 ‰ | 43.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,767 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.41 ‰ | 2.92 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,223 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Mihăilești | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 55 ‰ | 205 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,036 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 9.9% | 2.1% | 2.3% | ranked 224 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Mihăilești | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.47 ‰ | 1.59 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,623 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.47 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,343 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.47 ‰ | 0.73 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,097 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Mihăilești | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 137 ‰ | 137 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 465 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 966 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Mihăilești
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 trade37 · 25.2%
- Transport and storage19 · 12.9%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing14 · 9.5%
- Manufacturing14 · 9.5%
- Accommodation and food services14 · 9.5%
- Administrative and support services14 · 9.5%
- Construction11 · 7.5%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation7 · 4.8%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)35 · 23.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)21 · 14.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines13 · 8.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities13 · 8.8%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services12 · 8.2%
- Food and beverage service activities12 · 8.2%
- Specialised construction activities10 · 6.8%
- Construction of buildings6 · 4.1%
- Real estate activities6 · 4.1%
- Office administration and business support activities6 · 4.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Mihăilești?
Mihăilești has 2,134 residents (2026), ranking 2,231 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Mihăilești?
Mihăilești covers 28.7 km², with a density of 74 people per km².
Is the population of Mihăilești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Mihăilești went from 2,118 to 2,134, a change of +0.8%.
Where is Mihăilești?
Mihăilești is in Buzău County. Latitude 44.917, longitude 26.667.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Mihăilești?
In Mihăilești, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 9.9% (2026), ranking 224 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Mihăilești?
In Mihăilești, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 11.7 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,844 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Which localities border Mihăilești?
The nearest to Mihăilești are Glodeanu Sărat (5.7 km), Florica (5.8 km), Amaru (6.2 km), Movila Banului (8.1 km), Boldești-Gradiștea (11 km).