Pietroasele: population and statistics
Pietroasele has a population of 3,003 (2026) across 55.9 km², or 53.8 people per km². It ranks 1,585 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −8.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,003 residents
- 55.9 km²
- 54 people/km²
Key points
Among the 87 localities in Buzău County, Pietroasele ranks No. 45 by population.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.00 ‰ in Pietroasele, compared with an average of 0.73 ‰ in Buzău County and 1.08 ‰ nationally.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 14.72 km in Pietroasele, compared with an average of 7.19 km in Buzău County and 4.84 km nationally.
Pietroasele: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (45 businesses).
Pietroasele in numbers
Where is Pietroasele?
Neighbouring localities
- Breaza2.6 km · 2,383
- Ulmeni6.1 km · 3,003
- Năeni6.5 km · 1,513
- Săhăteni9.3 km · 3,088
- Gura Vadului9.6 km · 1,978
- Merei9.9 km · 6,495
- Jugureni10 km · 455
- Tisău11 km · 4,179
All localities in Buzău County
Localities of similar size
Population of Pietroasele over time
Pietroasele had 3,298 residents in 2016 and 3,003 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,106 |
| 2022 | 3,052 |
| 2023 | 3,009 |
| 2024 | 2,997 |
| 2025 | 2,985 |
| 2026 | 3,003 |
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All indicators for Pietroasele
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 | Pietroasele | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 24.0 ‰ | 15.4 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 494 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.3 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,565 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) | 16.3 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 796 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Pietroasele | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.72 km | 7.19 km | 7.67 km | ranked 379 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.33 ‰ | 1.70 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 477 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,801 | 213,362 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,142 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 599.7 ‰ | 494.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 614 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 45.5 m² | 51.0 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,166 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.67 ‰ | 1.38 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,388 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Pietroasele | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 35.0 ‰ | 43.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,152 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.33 ‰ | 2.92 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,387 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Pietroasele | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 119 ‰ | 205 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 795 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.9% | 2.1% | 2.3% | ranked 2,534 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Pietroasele | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 31.6 m³ | 33.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,058 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Pietroasele | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.67 ‰ | 1.59 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 947 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.67 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 531 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.00 ‰ | 0.73 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 229 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Pietroasele | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 74 ‰ | 137 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,297 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,683 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Pietroasele
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 trade61 · 19.9%
- Manufacturing30 · 9.8%
- Construction28 · 9.2%
- Transport and storage28 · 9.2%
- Professional, scientific and technical28 · 9.2%
- Administrative and support services28 · 9.2%
- Accommodation and food services22 · 7.2%
- Other service activities18 · 5.9%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)45 · 14.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)37 · 12.1%
- Specialised construction activities28 · 9.2%
- Construction of buildings22 · 7.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines19 · 6.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities19 · 6.2%
- Office administration and business support activities18 · 5.9%
- Food and beverage service activities17 · 5.6%
- Head offices and management consultancy14 · 4.6%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities14 · 4.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Pietroasele?
Pietroasele has 3,003 residents (2026), ranking 1,585 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Pietroasele?
Pietroasele covers 55.9 km², with a density of 54 people per km².
Is the population of Pietroasele growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Pietroasele went from 3,298 to 3,003, a change of −8.9%.
Where is Pietroasele?
Pietroasele is in Buzău County. Latitude 45.100, longitude 26.567.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Pietroasele?
In Pietroasele, “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.00 ‰ (2024), ranking 229 of 2,248 localities; the national median is 0.47 ‰.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Pietroasele?
In Pietroasele, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 14.72 km (2025), ranking 379 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
Which localities border Pietroasele?
The nearest to Pietroasele are Breaza (2.6 km), Ulmeni (6.1 km), Năeni (6.5 km), Săhăteni (9.3 km), Gura Vadului (9.6 km).