Pogoanele: population and statistics
Pogoanele has a population of 6,715 (2026) across 124.1 km², or 54.1 people per km². It ranks 465 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −11.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 6,715 residents
- 124.1 km²
- 54 people/km²
Key points
Among the 87 localities in Buzău County, Pogoanele ranks No. 9 by population.
Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.3 ‰ in Pogoanele, compared with an average of 16.7 ‰ in Buzău County and 29.5 ‰ nationally.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 1.5 in Pogoanele, compared with an average of 3.2 per 10,000 inh. in Buzău County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Pogoanele: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (86 businesses).
Pogoanele in numbers
Where is Pogoanele?
Neighbouring localities
- Luciu8.6 km · 2,615
- Scutelnici9.9 km · 1,882
- Brădeanu11 km · 2,158
- Padina13 km · 3,413
- Largu13 km · 1,351
- Smeeni14 km · 6,260
- Rușețu17 km · 3,309
- Cilibia17 km · 1,830
All localities in Buzău County
Localities of similar size
Population of Pogoanele over time
Pogoanele had 7,557 residents in 2016 and 6,715 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 7,112 |
| 2022 | 7,016 |
| 2023 | 6,953 |
| 2024 | 6,858 |
| 2025 | 6,777 |
| 2026 | 6,715 |
Did you know?
- “Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 17,387 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Luciu, 8.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Vadu Pașii (10,247 residents), 29 km away.
All indicators for Pogoanele
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 | Pogoanele | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.0 ‰ | 15.4 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,650 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.4 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,298 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.9 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 737 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.5 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 937 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Pogoanele | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.85 km | 7.19 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,322 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,847 | 213,362 | 10,177,161 | ranked 496 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 424.0 ‰ | 494.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,368 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 41.1 m² | 51.0 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,627 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Pogoanele | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 30.1 ‰ | 43.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,527 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.53 ‰ | 2.92 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,234 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Pogoanele | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 95 ‰ | 205 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,093 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.5% | 2.1% | 2.3% | ranked 1,467 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Pogoanele | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.0 nights | 0.7 | 0.4 | ranked 1,070 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2 ‰ | 414 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 1,217 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.3 ‰ | 16.7 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,340 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Pogoanele | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 32.8 m³ | 33.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,001 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.40 km | 2.75 km | 4.05 km | ranked 455 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Pogoanele | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.60 ‰ | 1.59 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,166 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.45 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,452 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.30 ‰ | 0.73 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,696 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Pogoanele | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 152 ‰ | 137 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 325 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,929 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Pogoanele
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 trade124 · 25.6%
- Transport and storage56 · 11.6%
- Accommodation and food services47 · 9.7%
- Manufacturing39 · 8.1%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing38 · 7.9%
- Construction38 · 7.9%
- Administrative and support services35 · 7.2%
- Professional, scientific and technical31 · 6.4%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)86 · 17.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)71 · 14.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines49 · 10.1%
- Food and beverage service activities45 · 9.3%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services38 · 7.9%
- Specialised construction activities36 · 7.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities27 · 5.6%
- Construction of buildings21 · 4.3%
- Office administration and business support activities21 · 4.3%
- Manufacture of food products17 · 3.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Pogoanele?
Pogoanele has 6,715 residents (2026), ranking 465 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Pogoanele?
Pogoanele covers 124.1 km², with a density of 54 people per km².
Is the population of Pogoanele growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Pogoanele went from 7,557 to 6,715, a change of −11.1%.
Where is Pogoanele?
Pogoanele is in Buzău County. Latitude 44.917, longitude 27.000.
Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Pogoanele?
In Pogoanele, “Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.3 ‰ (2025), ranking 1,340 of 1,362 localities; the national median is 11.8 ‰.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Pogoanele?
In Pogoanele, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.5 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 2,929 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Which localities border Pogoanele?
The nearest to Pogoanele are Luciu (8.6 km), Scutelnici (9.9 km), Brădeanu (11 km), Padina (13 km), Largu (13 km).