Pănătău: population and statistics
Pănătău has a population of 1,997 (2026) across 50.1 km², or 39.9 people per km². It ranks 2,334 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −17.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,997 residents
- 50.1 km²
- 40 people/km²
Key points
Among the 87 localities in Buzău County, Pănătău ranks No. 66 by population.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 33.4 m² in Pănătău, compared with an average of 51.0 m² in Buzău County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.00 ‰ in Pănătău, compared with an average of 0.47 ‰ in Buzău County and 0.60 ‰ nationally.
Pănătău: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (25 businesses).
Pănătău in numbers
Where is Pănătău?
Neighbouring localities
- Pătârlagele1.9 km · 6,952
- Cislău7.5 km · 4,592
- Cozieni8.0 km · 1,582
- Colți9.6 km · 757
- Calvini10 km · 4,707
- Cătina11 km · 2,131
- Bozioru11 km · 856
- Viperești11 km · 3,316
All localities in Buzău County
Localities of similar size
Population of Pănătău over time
Pănătău had 2,418 residents in 2016 and 1,997 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,215 |
| 2022 | 2,176 |
| 2023 | 2,134 |
| 2024 | 2,089 |
| 2025 | 2,047 |
| 2026 | 1,997 |
Did you know?
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,018 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Pătârlagele (6,952 residents), 1.9 km away.
All indicators for Pănătău
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 | Pănătău | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.0 ‰ | 15.4 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,821 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.0 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 440 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.5 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,970 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.5 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 213 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Pănătău | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.56 km | 7.19 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,329 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.00 ‰ | 1.70 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 951 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,246 | 213,362 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,969 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 623.9 ‰ | 494.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 502 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 33.4 m² | 51.0 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 3,071 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Pănătău | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 26.0 ‰ | 43.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,882 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.51 ‰ | 2.92 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 667 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Pănătău | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 104 ‰ | 205 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 960 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 7.2% | 2.1% | 2.3% | ranked 413 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Pănătău | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.00 ‰ | 1.59 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 491 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.00 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 136 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.50 ‰ | 0.73 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,007 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Pănătău | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 48 ‰ | 137 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,983 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 867 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Pănătău
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 trade33 · 22.6%
- Construction18 · 12.3%
- Transport and storage15 · 10.3%
- Manufacturing12 · 8.2%
- Accommodation and food services12 · 8.2%
- Professional, scientific and technical11 · 7.5%
- Administrative and support services9 · 6.2%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation7 · 4.8%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)25 · 17.1%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)19 · 13.0%
- Construction of buildings15 · 10.3%
- Specialised construction activities15 · 10.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines13 · 8.9%
- Food and beverage service activities9 · 6.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities8 · 5.5%
- Civil engineering6 · 4.1%
- Office administration and business support activities6 · 4.1%
- Real estate activities5 · 3.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Pănătău?
Pănătău has 1,997 residents (2026), ranking 2,334 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Pănătău?
Pănătău covers 50.1 km², with a density of 40 people per km².
Is the population of Pănătău growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Pănătău went from 2,418 to 1,997, a change of −17.4%.
Where is Pănătău?
Pănătău is in Buzău County. Latitude 45.317, longitude 26.383.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Pănătău?
In Pănătău, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 33.4 m² (2025), ranking 3,071 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Pănătău?
In Pănătău, “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.00 ‰ (2024), ranking 136 of 2,807 localities; the national median is 0.46 ‰.
Which localities border Pănătău?
The nearest to Pănătău are Pătârlagele (1.9 km), Cislău (7.5 km), Cozieni (8.0 km), Colți (9.6 km), Calvini (10 km).