Podgoria: population and statistics
Podgoria has a population of 2,952 (2026) across 51.5 km², or 57.3 people per km². It ranks 1,630 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −7.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,952 residents
- 51.5 km²
- 57 people/km²
Key points
Among the 87 localities in Buzău County, Podgoria ranks No. 47 by population.
Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.34 km in Podgoria, compared with an average of 3.29 km in Buzău County and 3.48 km nationally.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 40.3 m² in Podgoria, compared with an average of 51.0 m² in Buzău County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Podgoria: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (65 businesses).
Podgoria in numbers
Where is Podgoria?
Population of Podgoria over time
Podgoria had 3,206 residents in 2016 and 2,952 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,093 |
| 2022 | 3,042 |
| 2023 | 3,015 |
| 2024 | 2,963 |
| 2025 | 2,982 |
| 2026 | 2,952 |
Did you know?
- “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,214 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Topliceni, 3.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Râmnicu Sărat (36,406 residents), 6.6 km away.
All indicators for Podgoria
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 | Podgoria | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.2 ‰ | 15.4 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,777 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.6 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,499 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.8 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,599 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.6 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 920 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Podgoria | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.42 km | 7.19 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,007 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,645 | 213,362 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,337 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 557.2 ‰ | 494.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 867 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 40.3 m² | 51.0 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,691 of 3,163 |
Energy
| Indicator | Podgoria | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.34 km | 3.29 km | 6.17 km | ranked 992 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 2 m³ | 5,138 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 1,005 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Podgoria | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 36.9 ‰ | 43.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,010 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.69 ‰ | 2.92 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,950 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Podgoria | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 103 ‰ | 205 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 977 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 4.4% | 2.1% | 2.3% | ranked 813 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Podgoria | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 40.3 m³ | 33.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 662 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Podgoria | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.34 ‰ | 1.59 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,242 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.34 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,097 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.34 ‰ | 0.73 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,547 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Podgoria | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 68 ‰ | 137 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,530 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,642 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Podgoria
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 trade73 · 23.2%
- Transport and storage40 · 12.7%
- Manufacturing32 · 10.2%
- Administrative and support services29 · 9.2%
- Construction23 · 7.3%
- Other service activities21 · 6.7%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing20 · 6.3%
- Accommodation and food services17 · 5.4%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)65 · 20.6%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)43 · 13.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines31 · 9.8%
- Specialised construction activities23 · 7.3%
- Office administration and business support activities21 · 6.7%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services20 · 6.3%
- Warehousing and transport support activities19 · 6.0%
- Construction of buildings18 · 5.7%
- Food and beverage service activities15 · 4.8%
- Civil engineering14 · 4.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Podgoria?
Podgoria has 2,952 residents (2026), ranking 1,630 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Podgoria?
Podgoria covers 51.5 km², with a density of 57 people per km².
Is the population of Podgoria growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Podgoria went from 3,206 to 2,952, a change of −7.9%.
Where is Podgoria?
Podgoria is in Buzău County. Latitude 45.433, longitude 27.024.
Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Podgoria?
In Podgoria, “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.34 km (2025), ranking 992 of 1,006 localities; the national median is 6.17 km.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Podgoria?
In Podgoria, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 40.3 m² (2025), ranking 2,691 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Which localities border Podgoria?
The nearest to Podgoria are Topliceni (3.8 km), Râmnicu Sărat (6.6 km), Grebănu (7.1 km), Slobozia Bradului (7.7 km), Obrejița (8.7 km).