Scorțoasa: population and statistics
Scorțoasa has a population of 2,326 (2026) across 96.0 km², or 24.2 people per km². It ranks 2,056 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −17.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,326 residents
- 96.0 km²
- 24 people/km²
Key points
Among the 87 localities in Buzău County, Scorțoasa ranks No. 53 by population.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 34.4 m² in Scorțoasa, compared with an average of 51.0 m² in Buzău County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: 18.9 ‰ in Scorțoasa, compared with an average of 13.3 ‰ in Buzău County and 11.1 ‰ nationally.
Scorțoasa: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (22 businesses).
Scorțoasa in numbers
Where is Scorțoasa?
Neighbouring localities
- Cănești6.4 km · 599
- Berca8.9 km · 7,830
- Beceni9.3 km · 3,876
- Odăile9.9 km · 596
- Chiliile11 km · 397
- Vintilă Vodă12 km · 2,605
- Unguriu12 km · 2,116
- Blăjani13 km · 843
All localities in Buzău County
Localities of similar size
Population of Scorțoasa over time
Scorțoasa had 2,823 residents in 2016 and 2,326 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,537 |
| 2022 | 2,454 |
| 2023 | 2,429 |
| 2024 | 2,395 |
| 2025 | 2,358 |
| 2026 | 2,326 |
Did you know?
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 13,438 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Cănești, 6.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Berca (7,830 residents), 8.9 km away.
All indicators for Scorțoasa
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 | Scorțoasa | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.1 ‰ | 15.4 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,172 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.3 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,055 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.6 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,238 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.9 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 416 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Scorțoasa | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.43 ‰ | 1.70 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,218 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,632 | 213,362 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,355 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 701.6 ‰ | 494.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 262 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 34.4 m² | 51.0 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 3,038 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Scorțoasa | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 16.3 ‰ | 43.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,725 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.86 ‰ | 2.92 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,668 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Scorțoasa | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 40 ‰ | 205 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,605 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 6.0% | 2.1% | 2.3% | ranked 538 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Scorțoasa | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.4 nights | 0.7 | 0.4 | ranked 582 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 282 ‰ | 414 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 535 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.2 ‰ | 16.7 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 533 of 1,362 |
Health
| Indicator | Scorțoasa | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.43 ‰ | 1.59 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,816 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.43 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,591 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.43 ‰ | 0.73 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,238 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Scorțoasa | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 96 ‰ | 137 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,393 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,157 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Scorțoasa
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 trade26 · 32.1%
- Accommodation and food services12 · 14.8%
- Transport and storage8 · 9.9%
- Administrative and support services6 · 7.4%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation5 · 6.2%
- Manufacturing4 · 4.9%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing3 · 3.7%
- Construction3 · 3.7%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)22 · 27.2%
- Food and beverage service activities10 · 12.3%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)8 · 9.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines7 · 8.6%
- Accommodation6 · 7.4%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities4 · 4.9%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services3 · 3.7%
- Specialised construction activities3 · 3.7%
- Warehousing and transport support activities3 · 3.7%
- Office administration and business support activities3 · 3.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Scorțoasa?
Scorțoasa has 2,326 residents (2026), ranking 2,056 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Scorțoasa?
Scorțoasa covers 96.0 km², with a density of 24 people per km².
Is the population of Scorțoasa growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Scorțoasa went from 2,823 to 2,326, a change of −17.6%.
Where is Scorțoasa?
Scorțoasa is in Buzău County. Latitude 45.367, longitude 26.667.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Scorțoasa?
In Scorțoasa, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 34.4 m² (2025), ranking 3,038 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Scorțoasa?
In Scorțoasa, “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 18.9 ‰ (2025), ranking 416 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 13.0 ‰.
Which localities border Scorțoasa?
The nearest to Scorțoasa are Cănești (6.4 km), Berca (8.9 km), Beceni (9.3 km), Odăile (9.9 km), Chiliile (11 km).