Vadu Pașii: population and statistics
Vadu Pașii has a population of 10,247 (2026) across 81.9 km², or 125 people per km². It ranks 249 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +5.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 10,247 residents
- 81.9 km²
- 125 people/km²
Key points
Among the 87 localities in Buzău County, Vadu Pașii ranks No. 3 by population.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 1.0 in Vadu Pașii, compared with an average of 3.2 per 10,000 inh. in Buzău County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.10 ‰ in Vadu Pașii, compared with an average of 1.59 ‰ in Buzău County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Vadu Pașii: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (212 businesses).
Vadu Pașii in numbers
Where is Vadu Pașii?
Population of Vadu Pașii over time
Vadu Pașii had 9,713 residents in 2016 and 10,247 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 9,888 |
| 2022 | 9,901 |
| 2023 | 9,970 |
| 2024 | 10,087 |
| 2025 | 10,150 |
| 2026 | 10,247 |
Did you know?
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 11,471 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Buzău (118,200 residents), 6.7 km away.
All indicators for Vadu Pașii
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 | Vadu Pașii | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 25.9 ‰ | 15.4 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 386 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.3 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,074 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.0 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 706 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.0 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,199 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Vadu Pașii | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.52 km | 7.19 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,634 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.44 ‰ | 1.70 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 165 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 3,798 | 213,362 | 10,177,161 | ranked 305 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 370.6 ‰ | 494.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,910 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 68.1 m² | 51.0 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 229 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.32 ‰ | 1.38 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 329 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Vadu Pașii | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 45.5 ‰ | 43.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 650 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.81 ‰ | 2.92 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 561 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Vadu Pașii | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 89 ‰ | 205 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,185 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 |
Environment
| Indicator | Vadu Pașii | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 18.5 m³ | 33.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,886 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.59 km | 2.75 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,612 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Vadu Pașii | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.10 ‰ | 1.59 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,781 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.10 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,752 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.39 ‰ | 0.73 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,367 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Vadu Pașii | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 65 ‰ | 137 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,617 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 3,084 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Vadu Pașii
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 trade279 · 24.0%
- Transport and storage148 · 12.7%
- Construction133 · 11.5%
- Manufacturing110 · 9.5%
- Administrative and support services94 · 8.1%
- Professional, scientific and technical79 · 6.8%
- Other service activities65 · 5.6%
- Accommodation and food services60 · 5.2%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)212 · 18.3%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)170 · 14.6%
- Specialised construction activities124 · 10.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines120 · 10.3%
- Construction of buildings83 · 7.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities78 · 6.7%
- Food and beverage service activities56 · 4.8%
- Office administration and business support activities51 · 4.4%
- Real estate activities45 · 3.9%
- Civil engineering43 · 3.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Vadu Pașii?
Vadu Pașii has 10,247 residents (2026), ranking 249 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Vadu Pașii?
Vadu Pașii covers 81.9 km², with a density of 125 people per km².
Is the population of Vadu Pașii growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Vadu Pașii went from 9,713 to 10,247, a change of +5.5%.
Where is Vadu Pașii?
Vadu Pașii is in Buzău County. Latitude 45.167, longitude 26.900.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Vadu Pașii?
In Vadu Pașii, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.0 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 3,084 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Vadu Pașii?
In Vadu Pașii, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.10 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,781 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Which localities border Vadu Pașii?
The nearest to Vadu Pașii are Buzău (6.7 km), Poșta Câlnău (6.9 km), Mărăcineni (8.7 km), Săgeata (9.9 km), Gălbinași (10 km).