Ulmeni (Buzău County): population and statistics
Ulmeni has a population of 3,003 (2026) across 36.5 km², or 82.2 people per km². It ranks 1,585 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −4.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,003 residents
- 36.5 km²
- 82 people/km²
Key points
Among the 87 localities in Buzău County, Ulmeni ranks No. 46 by population.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 11.3 m³ in Ulmeni, compared with an average of 33.7 m³ in Buzău County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 62.7 m² in Ulmeni, compared with an average of 51.0 m² in Buzău County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Ulmeni: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (48 businesses).
Ulmeni in numbers
Where is Ulmeni?
Population of Ulmeni over time
Ulmeni had 3,158 residents in 2016 and 3,003 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,065 |
| 2022 | 3,006 |
| 2023 | 3,023 |
| 2024 | 2,991 |
| 2025 | 2,970 |
| 2026 | 3,003 |
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All indicators for Ulmeni
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 | Ulmeni | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 24.3 ‰ | 15.4 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 473 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.0 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,651 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) | 16.3 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 796 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ulmeni | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.96 km | 7.19 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,527 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.67 ‰ | 1.70 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,142 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,488 | 213,362 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,557 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 495.5 ‰ | 494.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,456 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 62.7 m² | 51.0 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 451 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ulmeni | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 32.3 ‰ | 43.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,365 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.33 ‰ | 2.92 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,387 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ulmeni | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 48 ‰ | 205 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,294 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.3% | ranked 1,670 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Ulmeni | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.3 nights | 0.7 | 0.4 | ranked 658 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 174 ‰ | 414 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 670 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.0 ‰ | 16.7 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,128 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Ulmeni | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 11.3 m³ | 33.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,306 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Ulmeni | 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 |
Education
| Indicator | Ulmeni | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 84 ‰ | 137 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,875 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: Ulmeni
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 trade63 · 25.6%
- Transport and storage34 · 13.8%
- Manufacturing29 · 11.8%
- Construction26 · 10.6%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing15 · 6.1%
- Accommodation and food services14 · 5.7%
- Professional, scientific and technical14 · 5.7%
- Administrative and support services14 · 5.7%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)48 · 19.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)38 · 15.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines28 · 11.4%
- Specialised construction activities22 · 8.9%
- Construction of buildings19 · 7.7%
- Warehousing and transport support activities15 · 6.1%
- Food and beverage service activities14 · 5.7%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services13 · 5.3%
- Real estate activities13 · 5.3%
- Head offices and management consultancy11 · 4.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ulmeni?
Ulmeni has 3,003 residents (2026), ranking 1,585 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Ulmeni?
Ulmeni covers 36.5 km², with a density of 82 people per km².
Is the population of Ulmeni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ulmeni went from 3,158 to 3,003, a change of −4.9%.
Where is Ulmeni?
Ulmeni is in Buzău County. Latitude 45.050, longitude 26.600.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Ulmeni?
In Ulmeni, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 11.3 m³ (2025), ranking 2,306 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Ulmeni?
In Ulmeni, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 62.7 m² (2025), ranking 451 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Which localities border Ulmeni?
The nearest to Ulmeni are Săhăteni (4.7 km), Pietroasele (6.1 km), Breaza (7.6 km), Stâlpu (8.8 km), Movila Banului (9.4 km).