Rușețu: population and statistics
Rușețu has a population of 3,309 (2026) across 101.8 km², or 32.5 people per km². It ranks 1,389 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −13.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,309 residents
- 101.8 km²
- 32 people/km²
Key points
Among the 87 localities in Buzău County, Rușețu ranks No. 34 by population.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.30 ‰ in Rușețu, compared with an average of 1.59 ‰ in Buzău County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 13.3 ‰ in Rușețu, compared with an average of 18.6 ‰ in Buzău County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Rușețu: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (37 businesses).
Rușețu in numbers
Where is Rușețu?
Neighbouring localities
- Largu6.3 km · 1,351
- Ulmu8.0 km · 3,166
- Luciu11 km · 2,615
- C.A. Rosetti11 km · 3,183
- Surdila-Greci13 km · 1,318
- Ciocile15 km · 2,123
- Padina15 km · 3,413
- Făurei16 km · 3,553
All localities in Buzău County
Localities of similar size
Population of Rușețu over time
Rușețu had 3,836 residents in 2016 and 3,309 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,539 |
| 2022 | 3,467 |
| 2023 | 3,400 |
| 2024 | 3,346 |
| 2025 | 3,330 |
| 2026 | 3,309 |
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All indicators for Rușețu
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 | Rușețu | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.3 ‰ | 15.4 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,508 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.3 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,577 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.7 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,181 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.3 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 796 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Rușețu | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.32 km | 7.19 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,677 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,665 | 213,362 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,307 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 503.2 ‰ | 494.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,378 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 43.5 m² | 51.0 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,385 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Rușețu | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 23.0 ‰ | 43.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,151 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.81 ‰ | 2.92 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,843 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Rușețu | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 49 ‰ | 205 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,251 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.6% | 2.1% | 2.3% | ranked 2,001 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Rușețu | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.32 km | 2.75 km | 4.05 km | ranked 464 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Rușețu | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.30 ‰ | 1.59 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,423 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.30 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,311 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.60 ‰ | 0.73 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 755 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Rușețu | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 108 ‰ | 137 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,011 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,916 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Rușețu
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 trade47 · 26.4%
- Transport and storage21 · 11.8%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing18 · 10.1%
- Accommodation and food services15 · 8.4%
- Manufacturing12 · 6.7%
- Administrative and support services12 · 6.7%
- Other service activities12 · 6.7%
- Professional, scientific and technical10 · 5.6%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)37 · 20.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)27 · 15.2%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services17 · 9.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities17 · 9.6%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines16 · 9.0%
- Food and beverage service activities15 · 8.4%
- Other personal service activities10 · 5.6%
- Specialised construction activities8 · 4.5%
- Real estate activities8 · 4.5%
- Office administration and business support activities7 · 3.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Rușețu?
Rușețu has 3,309 residents (2026), ranking 1,389 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Rușețu?
Rușețu covers 101.8 km², with a density of 32 people per km².
Is the population of Rușețu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Rușețu went from 3,836 to 3,309, a change of −13.7%.
Where is Rușețu?
Rușețu is in Buzău County. Latitude 44.950, longitude 27.217.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Rușețu?
In Rușețu, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.30 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,423 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Rușețu?
In Rușețu, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 13.3 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,577 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Which localities border Rușețu?
The nearest to Rușețu are Largu (6.3 km), Ulmu (8.0 km), Luciu (11 km), C.A. Rosetti (11 km), Surdila-Greci (13 km).