Nehoiu: population and statistics
Nehoiu has a population of 9,753 (2026) across 112.8 km², or 86.5 people per km². It ranks 276 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −13.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 9,753 residents
- 112.8 km²
- 86 people/km²
Key points
Among the 87 localities in Buzău County, Nehoiu ranks No. 4 by population.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 9.0 ‰ in Nehoiu, compared with an average of 15.4 ‰ in Buzău County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Nehoiu: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (175 businesses).
Nehoiu in numbers
Where is Nehoiu?
Neighbouring localities
- Colți7.8 km · 757
- Siriu8.2 km · 3,022
- Chiojdu9.8 km · 3,010
- Pătârlagele11 km · 6,952
- Pănătău12 km · 1,997
- Cătina14 km · 2,131
- Bozioru14 km · 856
- Starchiojd15 km · 3,298
All localities in Buzău County
Localities of similar size
Population of Nehoiu over time
Nehoiu had 11,215 residents in 2016 and 9,753 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 10,504 |
| 2022 | 10,362 |
| 2023 | 10,187 |
| 2024 | 10,045 |
| 2025 | 9,880 |
| 2026 | 9,753 |
Did you know?
- “Existing dwellings”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 15,796 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Colți, 7.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Mizil (15,183 residents), 47 km away.
All indicators for Nehoiu
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 | Nehoiu | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.0 ‰ | 15.4 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,934 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.1 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,121 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.2 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,790 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.0 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,885 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Nehoiu | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.78 km | 7.19 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,568 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.54 ‰ | 1.70 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,214 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 5,218 | 213,362 | 10,177,161 | ranked 203 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 535.0 ‰ | 494.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,042 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 58.0 m² | 51.0 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 778 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.51 ‰ | 1.38 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,545 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Nehoiu | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 40.9 ‰ | 43.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 817 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.49 ‰ | 2.92 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 678 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Nehoiu | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 177 ‰ | 205 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 473 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.4% | 2.1% | 2.3% | ranked 1,101 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Nehoiu | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.1 nights | 0.7 | 0.4 | ranked 868 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 109 ‰ | 414 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 787 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.5 ‰ | 16.7 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 944 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Nehoiu | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 27.9 m³ | 33.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,274 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.66 km | 2.75 km | 4.05 km | ranked 430 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Nehoiu | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 2.05 ‰ | 1.59 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 244 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.41 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,714 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.51 ‰ | 0.73 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 980 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Nehoiu | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 121 ‰ | 137 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 690 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,558 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Nehoiu
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 trade230 · 23.1%
- Transport and storage117 · 11.8%
- Manufacturing103 · 10.4%
- Construction99 · 10.0%
- Accommodation and food services89 · 9.0%
- Administrative and support services86 · 8.7%
- Professional, scientific and technical61 · 6.1%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing46 · 4.6%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)175 · 17.6%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)116 · 11.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines112 · 11.3%
- Specialised construction activities92 · 9.3%
- Food and beverage service activities74 · 7.4%
- Construction of buildings67 · 6.7%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)41 · 4.1%
- Civil engineering41 · 4.1%
- Forestry and logging40 · 4.0%
- Office administration and business support activities38 · 3.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Nehoiu?
Nehoiu has 9,753 residents (2026), ranking 276 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Nehoiu?
Nehoiu covers 112.8 km², with a density of 86 people per km².
Is the population of Nehoiu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Nehoiu went from 11,215 to 9,753, a change of −13.0%.
Where is Nehoiu?
Nehoiu is in Buzău County. Latitude 45.415, longitude 26.308.
Existing dwellings: what is the figure for Nehoiu?
In Nehoiu, “Existing dwellings” stands at 5,218 (2025), ranking 203 of 3,181 localities; the national median is 1,464.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Nehoiu?
In Nehoiu, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 9.0 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,934 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Which localities border Nehoiu?
The nearest to Nehoiu are Colți (7.8 km), Siriu (8.2 km), Chiojdu (9.8 km), Pătârlagele (11 km), Pănătău (12 km).