Smeeni: population and statistics
Smeeni has a population of 6,260 (2026) across 104.8 km², or 59.7 people per km². It ranks 519 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −5.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 6,260 residents
- 104.8 km²
- 60 people/km²
Key points
Among the 87 localities in Buzău County, Smeeni ranks No. 11 by population.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.16 ‰ in Smeeni, compared with an average of 0.47 ‰ in Buzău County and 0.60 ‰ nationally.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 63.9 m² in Smeeni, compared with an average of 51.0 m² in Buzău County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Smeeni: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (72 businesses).
Smeeni in numbers
Where is Smeeni?
Population of Smeeni over time
Smeeni had 6,638 residents in 2016 and 6,260 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,439 |
| 2022 | 6,391 |
| 2023 | 6,389 |
| 2024 | 6,384 |
| 2025 | 6,315 |
| 2026 | 6,260 |
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All indicators for Smeeni
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 | Smeeni | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.1 ‰ | 15.4 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,032 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.3 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,793 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.3 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,347 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.3 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 993 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Smeeni | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.66 km | 7.19 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,597 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.60 ‰ | 1.70 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,186 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,597 | 213,362 | 10,177,161 | ranked 589 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 414.9 ‰ | 494.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,507 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 63.9 m² | 51.0 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 382 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Smeeni | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 25.1 ‰ | 43.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,962 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.72 ‰ | 2.92 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,094 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Smeeni | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 63 ‰ | 205 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,792 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 | Smeeni | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 37.5 m³ | 33.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 775 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.68 km | 2.75 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,176 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Smeeni | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 3.19 ‰ | 1.59 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 150 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.16 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,723 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.32 ‰ | 0.73 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,620 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Smeeni | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 131 ‰ | 137 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 538 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,781 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Smeeni
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 trade95 · 27.5%
- Transport and storage51 · 14.7%
- Construction35 · 10.1%
- Accommodation and food services25 · 7.2%
- Administrative and support services25 · 7.2%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing23 · 6.6%
- Other service activities21 · 6.1%
- Manufacturing19 · 5.5%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)72 · 20.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)48 · 13.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines37 · 10.7%
- Specialised construction activities30 · 8.7%
- Warehousing and transport support activities24 · 6.9%
- Food and beverage service activities24 · 6.9%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services23 · 6.6%
- Construction of buildings16 · 4.6%
- Civil engineering13 · 3.8%
- Office administration and business support activities11 · 3.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Smeeni?
Smeeni has 6,260 residents (2026), ranking 519 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Smeeni?
Smeeni covers 104.8 km², with a density of 60 people per km².
Is the population of Smeeni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Smeeni went from 6,638 to 6,260, a change of −5.7%.
Where is Smeeni?
Smeeni is in Buzău County. Latitude 44.992, longitude 26.856.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Smeeni?
In Smeeni, “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.16 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,723 of 2,807 localities; the national median is 0.46 ‰.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Smeeni?
In Smeeni, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 63.9 m² (2025), ranking 382 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Which localities border Smeeni?
The nearest to Smeeni are Gherăseni (6.3 km), Brădeanu (7.7 km), Țintești (8.4 km), Costești (9.5 km), Gălbinași (11 km).