Scutelnici: population and statistics
Scutelnici has a population of 1,882 (2026) across 67.7 km², or 27.8 people per km². It ranks 2,436 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −18.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,882 residents
- 67.7 km²
- 28 people/km²
Key points
Among the 87 localities in Buzău County, Scutelnici ranks No. 67 by population.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: 20.7 ‰ in Scutelnici, compared with an average of 13.3 ‰ in Buzău County and 11.1 ‰ nationally.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 639.2 ‰ in Scutelnici, compared with an average of 494.1 ‰ in Buzău County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Scutelnici: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (23 businesses).
Scutelnici in numbers
Where is Scutelnici?
Population of Scutelnici over time
Scutelnici had 2,321 residents in 2016 and 1,882 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,041 |
| 2022 | 2,001 |
| 2023 | 1,991 |
| 2024 | 1,946 |
| 2025 | 1,919 |
| 2026 | 1,882 |
Did you know?
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,475 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Brădeanu, 9.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Pogoanele (6,715 residents), 9.9 km away.
All indicators for Scutelnici
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 | Scutelnici | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.0 ‰ | 15.4 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,377 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.4 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 394 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.8 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,133 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.7 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 264 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Scutelnici | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,203 | 213,362 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,054 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 639.2 ‰ | 494.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 452 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 48.2 m² | 51.0 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,831 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Scutelnici | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 22.8 ‰ | 43.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,168 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.19 ‰ | 2.92 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 820 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Scutelnici | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 56 ‰ | 205 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,003 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.3% | 2.1% | 2.3% | ranked 1,572 of 3,163 |
Education
| Indicator | Scutelnici | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 89 ‰ | 137 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,652 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 749 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Scutelnici
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 trade30 · 34.9%
- Accommodation and food services12 · 14.0%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing8 · 9.3%
- Construction8 · 9.3%
- Transport and storage7 · 8.1%
- Manufacturing6 · 7.0%
- Professional, scientific and technical5 · 5.8%
- Administrative and support services4 · 4.7%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)23 · 26.7%
- Food and beverage service activities12 · 14.0%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)10 · 11.6%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services8 · 9.3%
- Specialised construction activities8 · 9.3%
- Construction of buildings7 · 8.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines7 · 8.1%
- Civil engineering4 · 4.7%
- Other manufacturing3 · 3.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities3 · 3.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Scutelnici?
Scutelnici has 1,882 residents (2026), ranking 2,436 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Scutelnici?
Scutelnici covers 67.7 km², with a density of 28 people per km².
Is the population of Scutelnici growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Scutelnici went from 2,321 to 1,882, a change of −18.9%.
Where is Scutelnici?
Scutelnici is in Buzău County. Latitude 44.850, longitude 26.917.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Scutelnici?
In Scutelnici, “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 20.7 ‰ (2025), ranking 264 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 13.0 ‰.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Scutelnici?
In Scutelnici, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 639.2 ‰ (2025), ranking 452 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Which localities border Scutelnici?
The nearest to Scutelnici are Brădeanu (9.2 km), Pogoanele (9.9 km), Grindu (11 km), Glodeanu-Siliștea (12 km), Valea Măcrișului (13 km).