Pătârlagele: population and statistics
Pătârlagele has a population of 6,952 (2026) across 80.3 km², or 86.6 people per km². It ranks 445 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −10.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 6,952 residents
- 80.3 km²
- 87 people/km²
Key points
Among the 87 localities in Buzău County, Pătârlagele ranks No. 8 by population.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 1.4 in Pătârlagele, compared with an average of 3.2 per 10,000 inh. in Buzău County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Pătârlagele: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (130 businesses).
Pătârlagele in numbers
Where is Pătârlagele?
Neighbouring localities
- Pănătău1.9 km · 1,997
- Cislău7.7 km · 4,592
- Cătina8.8 km · 2,131
- Calvini9.4 km · 4,707
- Cozieni9.8 km · 1,582
- Colți9.8 km · 757
- Nehoiu11 km · 9,753
- Bozioru12 km · 856
All localities in Buzău County
Localities of similar size
Population of Pătârlagele over time
Pătârlagele had 7,752 residents in 2016 and 6,952 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 7,331 |
| 2022 | 7,229 |
| 2023 | 7,159 |
| 2024 | 7,100 |
| 2025 | 7,008 |
| 2026 | 6,952 |
Did you know?
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 11,245 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Pănătău, 1.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Vălenii de Munte (13,172 residents), 29 km away.
All indicators for Pătârlagele
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 | Pătârlagele | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.4 ‰ | 15.4 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,383 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) | 7.5 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,256 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.0 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,295 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Pătârlagele | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.95 km | 7.19 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,106 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.01 ‰ | 1.70 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,627 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 3,642 | 213,362 | 10,177,161 | ranked 336 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 523.9 ‰ | 494.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,159 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 54.2 m² | 51.0 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,121 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Pătârlagele | 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) | 2.59 ‰ | 2.92 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,192 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Pătârlagele | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 141 ‰ | 205 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 646 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.0% | 2.1% | 2.3% | ranked 1,231 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Pătârlagele | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.3 nights | 0.7 | 0.4 | ranked 658 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 175 ‰ | 414 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 668 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.6 ‰ | 16.7 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 884 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Pătârlagele | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 34.5 m³ | 33.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 917 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.85 km | 2.75 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,119 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Pătârlagele | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.43 ‰ | 1.59 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,816 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.43 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,591 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.29 ‰ | 0.73 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,744 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Pătârlagele | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 174 ‰ | 137 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 206 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,964 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Pătârlagele
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 trade160 · 23.1%
- Construction93 · 13.4%
- Transport and storage82 · 11.8%
- Manufacturing61 · 8.8%
- Administrative and support services55 · 7.9%
- Accommodation and food services49 · 7.1%
- Professional, scientific and technical48 · 6.9%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation29 · 4.2%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)130 · 18.8%
- Specialised construction activities89 · 12.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)88 · 12.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines71 · 10.2%
- Construction of buildings61 · 8.8%
- Food and beverage service activities43 · 6.2%
- Civil engineering41 · 5.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities33 · 4.8%
- Real estate activities26 · 3.8%
- Office administration and business support activities26 · 3.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Pătârlagele?
Pătârlagele has 6,952 residents (2026), ranking 445 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Pătârlagele?
Pătârlagele covers 80.3 km², with a density of 87 people per km².
Is the population of Pătârlagele growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Pătârlagele went from 7,752 to 6,952, a change of −10.3%.
Where is Pătârlagele?
Pătârlagele is in Buzău County. Latitude 45.319, longitude 26.360.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Pătârlagele?
In Pătârlagele, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.4 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 2,964 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Existing dwellings: what is the figure for Pătârlagele?
In Pătârlagele, “Existing dwellings” stands at 3,642 (2025), ranking 336 of 3,181 localities; the national median is 1,464.
Which localities border Pătârlagele?
The nearest to Pătârlagele are Pănătău (1.9 km), Cislău (7.7 km), Cătina (8.8 km), Calvini (9.4 km), Cozieni (9.8 km).