Năeni: population and statistics
Năeni has a population of 1,513 (2026) across 44.2 km², or 34.2 people per km². It ranks 2,719 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −15.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,513 residents
- 44.2 km²
- 34 people/km²
Key points
Among the 87 localities in Buzău County, Năeni ranks No. 70 by population.
Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant: 0.0 nights in Năeni, compared with an average of 0.7 nights in Buzău County and 2.0 nights nationally.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 11.2 ‰ in Năeni, compared with an average of 6.2 ‰ in Buzău County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Năeni: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (19 businesses).
Năeni in numbers
Where is Năeni?
Population of Năeni over time
Năeni had 1,780 residents in 2016 and 1,513 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,637 |
| 2022 | 1,599 |
| 2023 | 1,567 |
| 2024 | 1,541 |
| 2025 | 1,539 |
| 2026 | 1,513 |
Did you know?
- “Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 92% of localities.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,188 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Jugureni, 3.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Breaza (2,383 residents), 3.9 km away.
All indicators for Năeni
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 | Năeni | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.9 ‰ | 15.4 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,068 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 24.5 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 288 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.2 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 251 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.5 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 464 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Năeni | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.66 km | 7.19 km | 7.67 km | ranked 270 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,055 | 213,362 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,335 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 697.3 ‰ | 494.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 271 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 46.2 m² | 51.0 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,077 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Năeni | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 25.8 ‰ | 43.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,900 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.32 ‰ | 2.92 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,305 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Năeni | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 93 ‰ | 205 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,126 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 5.9% | 2.1% | 2.3% | ranked 554 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Năeni | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.0 nights | 0.7 | 0.4 | ranked 1,070 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12 ‰ | 414 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 1,145 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.0 ‰ | 16.7 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,128 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Năeni | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 17.2 m³ | 33.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,978 of 2,656 |
Education
| Indicator | Năeni | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 102 ‰ | 137 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,185 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 458 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Năeni
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 trade25 · 20.0%
- Transport and storage18 · 14.4%
- Construction11 · 8.8%
- Manufacturing10 · 8.0%
- Administrative and support services9 · 7.2%
- Real estate8 · 6.4%
- Accommodation and food services7 · 5.6%
- Professional, scientific and technical7 · 5.6%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)19 · 15.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)17 · 13.6%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines14 · 11.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities9 · 7.2%
- Construction of buildings8 · 6.4%
- Real estate activities8 · 6.4%
- Specialised construction activities7 · 5.6%
- Food and beverage service activities7 · 5.6%
- Office administration and business support activities7 · 5.6%
- Civil engineering6 · 4.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Năeni?
Năeni has 1,513 residents (2026), ranking 2,719 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Năeni?
Năeni covers 44.2 km², with a density of 34 people per km².
Is the population of Năeni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Năeni went from 1,780 to 1,513, a change of −15.0%.
Where is Năeni?
Năeni is in Buzău County. Latitude 45.100, longitude 26.483.
Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant: what is the figure for Năeni?
In Năeni, “Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant” stands at 0.0 nights (2025), ranking 1,070 of 1,250 localities; the national median is 0.4 nights.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Năeni?
In Năeni, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 11.2 ‰ (2025), ranking 251 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Which localities border Năeni?
The nearest to Năeni are Jugureni (3.6 km), Breaza (3.9 km), Gura Vadului (5.7 km), Pietroasele (6.5 km), Lapoș (8.0 km).