Padina (Buzău County): population and statistics
Padina has a population of 3,413 (2026) across 188.8 km², or 18.1 people per km². It ranks 1,329 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −16.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,413 residents
- 188.8 km²
- 18 people/km²
Key points
Among the 87 localities in Buzău County, Padina ranks No. 31 by population.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: 21.1 ‰ in Padina, compared with an average of 13.3 ‰ in Buzău County and 11.1 ‰ nationally.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 38.7 m² in Padina, compared with an average of 51.0 m² in Buzău County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Padina: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (42 businesses).
Padina in numbers
Where is Padina?
Neighbouring localities
- Ciocile9.4 km · 2,123
- Cocora9.7 km · 1,889
- Colelia13 km · 991
- Reviga13 km · 2,398
- Pogoanele13 km · 6,715
- Miloșești13 km · 2,269
- Rușețu15 km · 3,309
- Luciu15 km · 2,615
All localities in Buzău County
Localities of similar size
Population of Padina over time
Padina had 4,107 residents in 2016 and 3,413 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,718 |
| 2022 | 3,633 |
| 2023 | 3,561 |
| 2024 | 3,519 |
| 2025 | 3,439 |
| 2026 | 3,413 |
Did you know?
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 26,447 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Ciocile, 9.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Pogoanele (6,715 residents), 13 km away.
All indicators for Padina
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 | Padina | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.6 ‰ | 15.4 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 937 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.8 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,462 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.7 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,657 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.1 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 238 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Padina | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.81 km | 7.19 km | 7.67 km | ranked 664 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.17 ‰ | 1.70 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,496 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,050 | 213,362 | 10,177,161 | ranked 902 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 600.6 ‰ | 494.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 608 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 38.7 m² | 51.0 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,811 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Padina | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 26.1 ‰ | 43.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,867 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.34 ‰ | 2.92 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,376 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Padina | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 86 ‰ | 205 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,242 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.6% | 2.1% | 2.3% | ranked 2,001 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Padina | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 27.2 m³ | 33.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,328 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Padina | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.29 ‰ | 1.59 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,474 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.29 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,374 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.88 ‰ | 0.73 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 332 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Padina | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 91 ‰ | 137 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,569 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,997 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Padina
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 trade52 · 25.2%
- Transport and storage26 · 12.6%
- Construction24 · 11.7%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing17 · 8.3%
- Accommodation and food services17 · 8.3%
- Manufacturing16 · 7.8%
- Administrative and support services11 · 5.3%
- Professional, scientific and technical9 · 4.4%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)42 · 20.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)27 · 13.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines23 · 11.2%
- Specialised construction activities22 · 10.7%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services17 · 8.3%
- Construction of buildings17 · 8.3%
- Food and beverage service activities14 · 6.8%
- Manufacture of food products9 · 4.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities9 · 4.4%
- Civil engineering7 · 3.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Padina?
Padina has 3,413 residents (2026), ranking 1,329 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Padina?
Padina covers 188.8 km², with a density of 18 people per km².
Is the population of Padina growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Padina went from 4,107 to 3,413, a change of −16.9%.
Where is Padina?
Padina is in Buzău County. Latitude 44.833, longitude 27.117.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Padina?
In Padina, “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 21.1 ‰ (2025), ranking 238 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 13.0 ‰.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Padina?
In Padina, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 38.7 m² (2025), ranking 2,811 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Which localities border Padina?
The nearest to Padina are Ciocile (9.4 km), Cocora (9.7 km), Colelia (13 km), Reviga (13 km), Pogoanele (13 km).