Râmnicelu (Buzău County): population and statistics
Râmnicelu has a population of 5,240 (2026) across 48.5 km², or 108 people per km². It ranks 687 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +7.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,240 residents
- 48.5 km²
- 108 people/km²
Key points
Among the 87 localities in Buzău County, Râmnicelu ranks No. 13 by population.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 269.7 ‰ in Râmnicelu, compared with an average of 494.1 ‰ in Buzău County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 8.59 ‰ in Râmnicelu, compared with an average of 2.92 ‰ in Buzău County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
Râmnicelu: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (251 businesses).
Râmnicelu in numbers
Where is Râmnicelu?
Population of Râmnicelu over time
Râmnicelu had 4,899 residents in 2016 and 5,240 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,081 |
| 2022 | 5,121 |
| 2023 | 5,172 |
| 2024 | 5,181 |
| 2025 | 5,218 |
| 2026 | 5,240 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Buzău County for “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,789 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Râmnicu Sărat (36,406 residents), 6.6 km away.
All indicators for Râmnicelu
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 | Râmnicelu | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.6 ‰ | 15.4 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,339 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) | 15.3 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 49 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.9 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,554 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Râmnicelu | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.61 km | 7.19 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,894 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,413 | 213,362 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,682 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 269.7 ‰ | 494.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 3,142 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 60.0 m² | 51.0 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 638 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Râmnicelu | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 56.1 ‰ | 43.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 344 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 8.59 ‰ | 2.92 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 52 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Râmnicelu | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 39 ‰ | 205 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,641 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.9% | 2.1% | 2.3% | ranked 1,803 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Râmnicelu | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 18.7 m³ | 33.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,874 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.63 km | 2.75 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,189 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Râmnicelu | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.19 ‰ | 1.59 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,726 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.19 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,677 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Râmnicelu | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 125 ‰ | 137 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 618 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,697 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Râmnicelu
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 trade264 · 40.7%
- Transport and storage225 · 34.7%
- Administrative and support services35 · 5.4%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing24 · 3.7%
- Manufacturing18 · 2.8%
- Accommodation and food services17 · 2.6%
- Other service activities15 · 2.3%
- Construction14 · 2.2%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)251 · 38.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)229 · 35.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines220 · 34.0%
- Office administration and business support activities28 · 4.3%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services23 · 3.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities22 · 3.4%
- Food and beverage service activities17 · 2.6%
- Specialised construction activities12 · 1.9%
- Other personal service activities12 · 1.9%
- Construction of buildings11 · 1.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Râmnicelu?
Râmnicelu has 5,240 residents (2026), ranking 687 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Râmnicelu?
Râmnicelu covers 48.5 km², with a density of 108 people per km².
Is the population of Râmnicelu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Râmnicelu went from 4,899 to 5,240, a change of +7.0%.
Where is Râmnicelu?
Râmnicelu is in Buzău County. Latitude 45.358, longitude 27.139.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Râmnicelu?
In Râmnicelu, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 269.7 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,142 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Râmnicelu?
In Râmnicelu, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 8.59 ‰ (2026), ranking 52 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
Which localities border Râmnicelu?
The nearest to Râmnicelu are Râmnicu Sărat (6.6 km), Puiești (7.6 km), Ziduri (7.7 km), Valea Râmnicului (8.8 km), Boldu (9.2 km).