Stâlpu: population and statistics
Stâlpu has a population of 3,065 (2026) across 42.4 km², or 72.3 people per km². It ranks 1,536 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −2.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,065 residents
- 42.4 km²
- 72 people/km²
Key points
Among the 87 localities in Buzău County, Stâlpu ranks No. 40 by population.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 74.1 m² in Stâlpu, compared with an average of 51.0 m² in Buzău County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 216 ‰ in Stâlpu, compared with an average of 205 ‰ in Buzău County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Stâlpu: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (56 businesses).
Stâlpu in numbers
Where is Stâlpu?
Population of Stâlpu over time
Stâlpu had 3,128 residents in 2016 and 3,065 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,108 |
| 2022 | 3,073 |
| 2023 | 3,096 |
| 2024 | 3,065 |
| 2025 | 3,070 |
| 2026 | 3,065 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Buzău County for “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”.
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,936 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Costești (5,005 residents), 4.6 km away.
All indicators for Stâlpu
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 | Stâlpu | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.3 ‰ | 15.4 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,323 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.4 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,298 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.9 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,550 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.4 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,752 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Stâlpu | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.83 km | 7.19 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,080 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.65 ‰ | 1.70 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,003 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,235 | 213,362 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,993 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 402.9 ‰ | 494.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,644 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 74.1 m² | 51.0 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 85 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.63 ‰ | 1.38 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 790 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Stâlpu | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 36.5 ‰ | 43.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,038 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.28 ‰ | 2.92 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,421 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Stâlpu | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 216 ‰ | 205 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 354 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.2% | 2.1% | 2.3% | ranked 1,627 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Stâlpu | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 16.3 m³ | 33.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,045 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Stâlpu | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.33 ‰ | 1.59 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,277 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.33 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,137 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.33 ‰ | 0.73 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,579 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Stâlpu | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 86 ‰ | 137 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,789 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,683 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Stâlpu
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 trade73 · 30.0%
- Construction34 · 14.0%
- Transport and storage29 · 11.9%
- Accommodation and food services21 · 8.6%
- Administrative and support services18 · 7.4%
- Manufacturing17 · 7.0%
- Other service activities10 · 4.1%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing8 · 3.3%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)56 · 23.0%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)41 · 16.9%
- Specialised construction activities32 · 13.2%
- Construction of buildings29 · 11.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines23 · 9.5%
- Food and beverage service activities21 · 8.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities17 · 7.0%
- Civil engineering13 · 5.3%
- Real estate activities8 · 3.3%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services6 · 2.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Stâlpu?
Stâlpu has 3,065 residents (2026), ranking 1,536 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Stâlpu?
Stâlpu covers 42.4 km², with a density of 72 people per km².
Is the population of Stâlpu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Stâlpu went from 3,128 to 3,065, a change of −2.0%.
Where is Stâlpu?
Stâlpu is in Buzău County. Latitude 45.064, longitude 26.711.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Stâlpu?
In Stâlpu, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 74.1 m² (2025), ranking 85 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Stâlpu?
In Stâlpu, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 216 ‰ (2024), ranking 354 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Which localities border Stâlpu?
The nearest to Stâlpu are Costești (4.6 km), Gherăseni (7.7 km), Merei (8.1 km), Movila Banului (8.6 km), Ulmeni (8.8 km).