Unguriu: population and statistics
Unguriu has a population of 2,116 (2026) across 16.1 km², or 132 people per km². It ranks 2,248 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −8.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,116 residents
- 16.1 km²
- 132 people/km²
Key points
Among the 87 localities in Buzău County, Unguriu ranks No. 59 by population.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 6.14 ‰ in Unguriu, compared with an average of 1.59 ‰ in Buzău County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 57.7 m³ in Unguriu, compared with an average of 33.7 m³ in Buzău County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Unguriu: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (37 businesses).
Unguriu in numbers
Where is Unguriu?
Neighbouring localities
- Măgura4.6 km · 2,174
- Pârscov5.5 km · 5,155
- Berca5.6 km · 7,830
- Tisău9.1 km · 4,179
- Vernești9.6 km · 9,444
- Săpoca11 km · 3,542
- Cernătești12 km · 3,384
- Scorțoasa12 km · 2,326
All localities in Buzău County
Localities of similar size
Population of Unguriu over time
Unguriu had 2,302 residents in 2016 and 2,116 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,222 |
| 2022 | 2,199 |
| 2023 | 2,186 |
| 2024 | 2,155 |
| 2025 | 2,129 |
| 2026 | 2,116 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Buzău County for “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,252 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Măgura, 4.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Pârscov (5,155 residents), 5.5 km away.
All indicators for Unguriu
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 | Unguriu | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.5 ‰ | 15.4 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,471 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.9 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,144 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.7 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,181 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.9 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,234 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Unguriu | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.98 km | 7.19 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,093 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.36 ‰ | 1.70 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 781 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 914 | 213,362 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,597 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 431.9 ‰ | 494.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,265 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 49.8 m² | 51.0 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,634 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.42 ‰ | 1.38 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 887 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Unguriu | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.54 km | 3.29 km | 6.17 km | ranked 680 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 284 m³ | 5,138 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 472 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Unguriu | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 38.3 ‰ | 43.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 942 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.89 ‰ | 2.92 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,762 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Unguriu | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 167 ‰ | 205 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 517 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.0% | 2.1% | 2.3% | ranked 2,436 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Unguriu | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.2 nights | 0.7 | 0.4 | ranked 741 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 128 ‰ | 414 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 739 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.9 ‰ | 16.7 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 764 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Unguriu | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 57.7 m³ | 33.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 293 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.03 km | 2.75 km | 4.05 km | ranked 302 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Unguriu | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 6.14 ‰ | 1.59 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 28 of 2,833 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.95 ‰ | 0.73 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 266 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Unguriu | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 69 ‰ | 137 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,500 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 966 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Unguriu
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 trade45 · 25.4%
- Accommodation and food services19 · 10.7%
- Transport and storage17 · 9.6%
- Construction16 · 9.0%
- Administrative and support services15 · 8.5%
- Manufacturing12 · 6.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical11 · 6.2%
- Other service activities7 · 4.0%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)37 · 20.9%
- Food and beverage service activities19 · 10.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)16 · 9.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines15 · 8.5%
- Specialised construction activities14 · 7.9%
- Construction of buildings12 · 6.8%
- Office administration and business support activities10 · 5.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities8 · 4.5%
- Civil engineering6 · 3.4%
- Repair of computers and personal and household goods6 · 3.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Unguriu?
Unguriu has 2,116 residents (2026), ranking 2,248 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Unguriu?
Unguriu covers 16.1 km², with a density of 132 people per km².
Is the population of Unguriu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Unguriu went from 2,302 to 2,116, a change of −8.1%.
Where is Unguriu?
Unguriu is in Buzău County. Latitude 45.267, longitude 26.617.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Unguriu?
In Unguriu, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 6.14 ‰ (2024), ranking 28 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Unguriu?
In Unguriu, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 57.7 m³ (2025), ranking 293 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Which localities border Unguriu?
The nearest to Unguriu are Măgura (4.6 km), Pârscov (5.5 km), Berca (5.6 km), Tisău (9.1 km), Vernești (9.6 km).