Sărulești (Buzău County): population and statistics
Sărulești has a population of 1,121 (2026) across 33.6 km², or 33.3 people per km². It ranks 2,981 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −17.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,121 residents
- 33.6 km²
- 33 people/km²
Key points
Among the 87 localities in Buzău County, Sărulești ranks No. 75 by population.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.00 ‰ in Sărulești, compared with an average of 2.92 ‰ in Buzău County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 8.9 in Sărulești, compared with an average of 3.2 per 10,000 inh. in Buzău County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Sărulești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (5 businesses).
Sărulești in numbers
Where is Sărulești?
Population of Sărulești over time
Sărulești had 1,362 residents in 2016 and 1,121 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,253 |
| 2022 | 1,219 |
| 2023 | 1,188 |
| 2024 | 1,161 |
| 2025 | 1,141 |
| 2026 | 1,121 |
Did you know?
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,713 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Vintilă Vodă (2,605 residents), 4.5 km away.
All indicators for Sărulești
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 | Sărulești | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.1 ‰ | 15.4 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,553 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.7 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,195 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.4 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,332 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.4 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 224 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sărulești | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.50 km | 7.19 km | 7.67 km | ranked 275 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 726 | 213,362 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,900 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 647.6 ‰ | 494.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 415 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 60.2 m² | 51.0 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 625 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Sărulești | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 9.8 ‰ | 43.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 3,051 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.00 ‰ | 2.92 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 3,005 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Sărulești | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 36 ‰ | 205 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,751 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 |
Environment
| Indicator | Sărulești | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 10.7 m³ | 33.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,335 of 2,656 |
Education
| Indicator | Sărulești | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 76 ‰ | 137 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,204 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 184 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Sărulești
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 trade6 · 33.3%
- Transport and storage3 · 16.7%
Most common activities
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sărulești?
Sărulești has 1,121 residents (2026), ranking 2,981 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Sărulești?
Sărulești covers 33.6 km², with a density of 33 people per km².
Is the population of Sărulești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Sărulești went from 1,362 to 1,121, a change of −17.7%.
Where is Sărulești?
Sărulești is in Buzău County. Latitude 45.500, longitude 26.750.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Sărulești?
In Sărulești, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.00 ‰ (2026), ranking 3,005 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Sărulești?
In Sărulești, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 8.9 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 184 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Which localities border Sărulești?
The nearest to Sărulești are Vintilă Vodă (4.5 km), Valea Salciei (5.9 km), Bisoca (7.7 km), Mânzălești (7.8 km), Jitia (9.6 km).