Movila Banului: population and statistics
Movila Banului has a population of 2,379 (2026) across 65.1 km², or 36.5 people per km². It ranks 2,010 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −8.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,379 residents
- 65.1 km²
- 36 people/km²
Key points
Among the 87 localities in Buzău County, Movila Banului ranks No. 52 by population.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 39.4 m² in Movila Banului, compared with an average of 51.0 m² in Buzău County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 12.2 m³ in Movila Banului, compared with an average of 33.7 m³ in Buzău County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Movila Banului: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (25 businesses).
Movila Banului in numbers
Where is Movila Banului?
Population of Movila Banului over time
Movila Banului had 2,588 residents in 2016 and 2,379 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,454 |
| 2022 | 2,425 |
| 2023 | 2,410 |
| 2024 | 2,429 |
| 2025 | 2,404 |
| 2026 | 2,379 |
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,122 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Mihăilești, 8.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Costești (5,005 residents), 9.4 km away.
All indicators for Movila Banului
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 | Movila Banului | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.6 ‰ | 15.4 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 819 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.4 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 656 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) | 16.4 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 776 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Movila Banului | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.30 km | 7.19 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,973 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,314 | 213,362 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,848 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 552.3 ‰ | 494.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 901 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 39.4 m² | 51.0 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,767 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Movila Banului | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 29.0 ‰ | 43.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,610 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.78 ‰ | 2.92 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 570 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Movila Banului | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 77 ‰ | 205 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,439 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 4.2% | 2.1% | 2.3% | ranked 860 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Movila Banului | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 12.2 m³ | 33.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,262 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.97 km | 2.75 km | 4.05 km | ranked 517 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Movila Banului | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.42 ‰ | 1.59 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,861 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.42 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,647 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Movila Banului | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 99 ‰ | 137 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,307 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,204 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Movila Banului
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 trade39 · 22.3%
- Transport and storage25 · 14.3%
- Construction17 · 9.7%
- Administrative and support services17 · 9.7%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing13 · 7.4%
- Manufacturing13 · 7.4%
- Professional, scientific and technical10 · 5.7%
- Information and communication7 · 4.0%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)25 · 14.3%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)23 · 13.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines22 · 12.6%
- Specialised construction activities16 · 9.1%
- Construction of buildings15 · 8.6%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services11 · 6.3%
- Warehousing and transport support activities11 · 6.3%
- Office administration and business support activities10 · 5.7%
- Education7 · 4.0%
- Real estate activities6 · 3.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Movila Banului?
Movila Banului has 2,379 residents (2026), ranking 2,010 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Movila Banului?
Movila Banului covers 65.1 km², with a density of 36 people per km².
Is the population of Movila Banului growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Movila Banului went from 2,588 to 2,379, a change of −8.1%.
Where is Movila Banului?
Movila Banului is in Buzău County. Latitude 44.989, longitude 26.683.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Movila Banului?
In Movila Banului, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 39.4 m² (2025), ranking 2,767 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Movila Banului?
In Movila Banului, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 12.2 m³ (2025), ranking 2,262 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Which localities border Movila Banului?
The nearest to Movila Banului are Mihăilești (8.1 km), Gherăseni (8.4 km), Stâlpu (8.6 km), Ulmeni (9.4 km), Costești (9.4 km).