Odăile: population and statistics
Odăile has a population of 596 (2026) across 36.0 km², or 16.6 people per km². It ranks 3,149 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −30.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 596 residents
- 36.0 km²
- 17 people/km²
Key points
Among the 87 localities in Buzău County, Odăile ranks No. 83 by population.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 16.8 in Odăile, compared with an average of 3.2 per 10,000 inh. in Buzău County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: 26.8 ‰ in Odăile, compared with an average of 13.3 ‰ in Buzău County and 11.1 ‰ nationally.
Odăile: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (7 businesses).
Odăile in numbers
Where is Odăile?
Neighbouring localities
- Cănești4.3 km · 599
- Bozioru5.0 km · 856
- Brăești5.7 km · 2,079
- Chiliile6.9 km · 397
- Cozieni8.3 km · 1,582
- Scorțoasa9.9 km · 2,326
- Lopătari10 km · 3,107
- Colți11 km · 757
All localities in Buzău County
Localities of similar size
Population of Odăile over time
Odăile had 854 residents in 2016 and 596 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 700 |
| 2022 | 682 |
| 2023 | 645 |
| 2024 | 623 |
| 2025 | 615 |
| 2026 | 596 |
Did you know?
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,036 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Cănești, 4.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Brăești (2,079 residents), 5.7 km away.
All indicators for Odăile
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 | Odăile | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.8 ‰ | 15.4 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,407 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 26.8 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 165 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.0 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,504 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 26.8 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 37 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Odăile | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.58 km | 7.19 km | 7.67 km | ranked 563 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 502 | 213,362 | 10,177,161 | ranked 3,123 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 842.3 ‰ | 494.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 90 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 45.2 m² | 51.0 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,200 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Odăile | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 18.5 ‰ | 43.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,541 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.00 ‰ | 2.92 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 3,005 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Odăile | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 50 ‰ | 205 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,207 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 11.8% | 2.1% | 2.3% | ranked 144 of 3,163 |
Education
| Indicator | Odăile | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 52 ‰ | 137 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,930 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 15 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Odăile
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 trade7 · 25.9%
- Accommodation and food services4 · 14.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical4 · 14.8%
- Administrative and support services3 · 11.1%
Most common activities
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Odăile?
Odăile has 596 residents (2026), ranking 3,149 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Odăile?
Odăile covers 36.0 km², with a density of 17 people per km².
Is the population of Odăile growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Odăile went from 854 to 596, a change of −30.2%.
Where is Odăile?
Odăile is in Buzău County. Latitude 45.394, longitude 26.545.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Odăile?
In Odăile, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 16.8 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 15 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Odăile?
In Odăile, “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 26.8 ‰ (2025), ranking 37 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 13.0 ‰.
Which localities border Odăile?
The nearest to Odăile are Cănești (4.3 km), Bozioru (5.0 km), Brăești (5.7 km), Chiliile (6.9 km), Cozieni (8.3 km).