Racovițeni: population and statistics
Racovițeni has a population of 1,134 (2026) across 33.1 km², or 34.3 people per km². It ranks 2,975 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −13.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,134 residents
- 33.1 km²
- 34 people/km²
Key points
Among the 87 localities in Buzău County, Racovițeni ranks No. 74 by population.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: 25.6 ‰ in Racovițeni, compared with an average of 13.3 ‰ in Buzău County and 11.1 ‰ nationally.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 6.17 ‰ in Racovițeni, compared with an average of 2.92 ‰ in Buzău County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
Racovițeni: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (21 businesses).
Racovițeni in numbers
Where is Racovițeni?
Population of Racovițeni over time
Racovițeni had 1,314 residents in 2016 and 1,134 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,212 |
| 2022 | 1,194 |
| 2023 | 1,188 |
| 2024 | 1,185 |
| 2025 | 1,159 |
| 2026 | 1,134 |
Did you know?
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,632 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Murgești, 3.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Grebănu (5,183 residents), 6.2 km away.
All indicators for Racovițeni
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 | Racovițeni | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.3 ‰ | 15.4 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,406 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.5 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,246 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.9 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,096 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 25.6 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 58 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Racovițeni | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 705 | 213,362 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,919 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 621.7 ‰ | 494.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 514 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 60.5 m² | 51.0 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 610 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Racovițeni | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 35.3 ‰ | 43.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,133 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 6.17 ‰ | 2.92 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 147 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Racovițeni | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 42 ‰ | 205 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,529 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 5.8% | 2.1% | 2.3% | ranked 568 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Racovițeni | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.88 ‰ | 0.73 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 332 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Racovițeni | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 106 ‰ | 137 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,057 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 187 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Racovițeni
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 trade25 · 25.8%
- Manufacturing14 · 14.4%
- Transport and storage14 · 14.4%
- Construction13 · 13.4%
- Accommodation and food services8 · 8.2%
- Professional, scientific and technical6 · 6.2%
- Administrative and support services6 · 6.2%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing3 · 3.1%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)21 · 21.6%
- Specialised construction activities13 · 13.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)11 · 11.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines11 · 11.3%
- Construction of buildings9 · 9.3%
- Food and beverage service activities8 · 8.2%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)5 · 5.2%
- Civil engineering4 · 4.1%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities4 · 4.1%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services3 · 3.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Racovițeni?
Racovițeni has 1,134 residents (2026), ranking 2,975 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Racovițeni?
Racovițeni covers 33.1 km², with a density of 34 people per km².
Is the population of Racovițeni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Racovițeni went from 1,314 to 1,134, a change of −13.7%.
Where is Racovițeni?
Racovițeni is in Buzău County. Latitude 45.367, longitude 26.900.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Racovițeni?
In Racovițeni, “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 25.6 ‰ (2025), ranking 58 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 13.0 ‰.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Racovițeni?
In Racovițeni, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 6.17 ‰ (2026), ranking 147 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
Which localities border Racovițeni?
The nearest to Racovițeni are Murgești (3.9 km), Grebănu (6.2 km), Mărgăritești (8.6 km), Blăjani (8.6 km), Zărnești (8.6 km).