Vâlcelele (Buzău County): population and statistics
Vâlcelele has a population of 1,299 (2026) across 47.9 km², or 27.1 people per km². It ranks 2,877 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −13.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,299 residents
- 47.9 km²
- 27 people/km²
Key points
Among the 87 localities in Buzău County, Vâlcelele ranks No. 73 by population.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: 26.9 ‰ in Vâlcelele, compared with an average of 13.3 ‰ in Buzău County and 11.1 ‰ nationally.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 9.7% in Vâlcelele, compared with an average of 2.1% in Buzău County and 2.0% nationally.
Vâlcelele: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (13 businesses).
Vâlcelele in numbers
Where is Vâlcelele?
Population of Vâlcelele over time
Vâlcelele had 1,493 residents in 2016 and 1,299 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,379 |
| 2022 | 1,350 |
| 2023 | 1,329 |
| 2024 | 1,330 |
| 2025 | 1,315 |
| 2026 | 1,299 |
Did you know?
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,704 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Balta Albă (2,108 residents), 6.7 km away.
All indicators for Vâlcelele
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 | Vâlcelele | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.1 ‰ | 15.4 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 553 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.0 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 922 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.8 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 307 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 26.9 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 36 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Vâlcelele | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.78 km | 7.19 km | 7.67 km | ranked 311 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 853 | 213,362 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,715 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 656.7 ‰ | 494.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 389 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 43.3 m² | 51.0 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,405 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Vâlcelele | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 21.6 ‰ | 43.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,286 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.31 ‰ | 2.92 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,401 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Vâlcelele | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 95 ‰ | 205 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,093 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 9.7% | 2.1% | 2.3% | ranked 232 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Vâlcelele | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 20.8 m³ | 33.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,745 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Vâlcelele | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.77 ‰ | 1.59 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 757 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.77 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 350 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.77 ‰ | 0.73 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 446 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Vâlcelele | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 115 ‰ | 137 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 819 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 289 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Vâlcelele
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 trade17 · 19.3%
- Transport and storage14 · 15.9%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing11 · 12.5%
- Construction10 · 11.4%
- Accommodation and food services9 · 10.2%
- Administrative and support services9 · 10.2%
- Manufacturing4 · 4.5%
- Professional, scientific and technical3 · 3.4%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)13 · 14.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines13 · 14.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)12 · 13.6%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services11 · 12.5%
- Specialised construction activities10 · 11.4%
- Food and beverage service activities8 · 9.1%
- Construction of buildings4 · 4.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities4 · 4.5%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities4 · 4.5%
- Office administration and business support activities4 · 4.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Vâlcelele?
Vâlcelele has 1,299 residents (2026), ranking 2,877 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Vâlcelele?
Vâlcelele covers 47.9 km², with a density of 27 people per km².
Is the population of Vâlcelele growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Vâlcelele went from 1,493 to 1,299, a change of −13.0%.
Where is Vâlcelele?
Vâlcelele is in Buzău County. Latitude 45.342, longitude 27.344.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Vâlcelele?
In Vâlcelele, “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 26.9 ‰ (2025), ranking 36 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 13.0 ‰.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Vâlcelele?
In Vâlcelele, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 9.7% (2026), ranking 232 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Which localities border Vâlcelele?
The nearest to Vâlcelele are Balta Albă (6.7 km), Boldu (8.1 km), Grădiștea (8.9 km), Racovița (10 km), Ciorăști (11 km).