Murgești: population and statistics
Murgești has a population of 731 (2026) across 29.3 km², or 24.9 people per km². It ranks 3,130 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −18.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 731 residents
- 29.3 km²
- 25 people/km²
Key points
Among the 87 localities in Buzău County, Murgești ranks No. 81 by population.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 13.7 in Murgești, compared with an average of 3.2 per 10,000 inh. in Buzău County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.37 ‰ in Murgești, compared with an average of 0.47 ‰ in Buzău County and 0.60 ‰ nationally.
Murgești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (8 businesses).
Murgești in numbers
Where is Murgești?
Population of Murgești over time
Murgești had 898 residents in 2016 and 731 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 836 |
| 2022 | 807 |
| 2023 | 776 |
| 2024 | 753 |
| 2025 | 749 |
| 2026 | 731 |
Did you know?
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,106 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Racovițeni (1,134 residents), 3.9 km away.
All indicators for Murgești
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 | Murgești | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 24.6 ‰ | 15.4 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 453 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 30.1 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 76 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.1 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,830 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 26.0 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 51 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Murgești | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.07 km | 7.19 km | 7.67 km | ranked 130 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 592 | 213,362 | 10,177,161 | ranked 3,048 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 809.8 ‰ | 494.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 111 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 36.5 m² | 51.0 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,945 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Murgești | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 16.4 ‰ | 43.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,716 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.10 ‰ | 2.92 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 470 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Murgești | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 40 ‰ | 205 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,605 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.0% | 2.1% | 2.3% | ranked 1,231 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Murgești | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 23.3 m³ | 33.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,570 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Murgești | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.37 ‰ | 1.59 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 351 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.37 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 44 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Murgești | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 71 ‰ | 137 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,435 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 34 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Murgești
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 trade8 · 32.0%
- Construction3 · 12.0%
- Transport and storage3 · 12.0%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)8 · 32.0%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)5 · 20.0%
- Construction of buildings3 · 12.0%
- Specialised construction activities3 · 12.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines3 · 12.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Murgești?
Murgești has 731 residents (2026), ranking 3,130 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Murgești?
Murgești covers 29.3 km², with a density of 25 people per km².
Is the population of Murgești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Murgești went from 898 to 731, a change of −18.6%.
Where is Murgești?
Murgești is in Buzău County. Latitude 45.400, longitude 26.883.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Murgești?
In Murgești, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 13.7 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 34 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Murgești?
In Murgești, “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.37 ‰ (2024), ranking 44 of 2,807 localities; the national median is 0.46 ‰.
Which localities border Murgești?
The nearest to Murgești are Racovițeni (3.9 km), Mărgăritești (5.0 km), Pardoși (5.2 km), Grebănu (7.8 km), Beceni (8.0 km).