Viperești: population and statistics
Viperești has a population of 3,316 (2026) across 65.8 km², or 50.4 people per km². It ranks 1,384 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −6.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,316 residents
- 65.8 km²
- 50 people/km²
Key points
Among the 87 localities in Buzău County, Viperești ranks No. 33 by population.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.30 ‰ in Viperești, compared with an average of 1.70 ‰ in Buzău County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 6.0 m³ in Viperești, compared with an average of 33.7 m³ in Buzău County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Viperești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (35 businesses).
Viperești in numbers
Where is Viperești?
Neighbouring localities
- Tisău7.5 km · 4,179
- Măgura7.8 km · 2,174
- Cislău8.0 km · 4,592
- Pârscov8.6 km · 5,155
- Lapoș9.3 km · 975
- Cozieni11 km · 1,582
- Pănătău11 km · 1,997
- Unguriu12 km · 2,116
All localities in Buzău County
Localities of similar size
Population of Viperești over time
Viperești had 3,539 residents in 2016 and 3,316 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,400 |
| 2022 | 3,356 |
| 2023 | 3,349 |
| 2024 | 3,320 |
| 2025 | 3,307 |
| 2026 | 3,316 |
Did you know?
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,211 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Tisău, 7.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Pârscov (5,155 residents), 8.6 km away.
All indicators for Viperești
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 | Viperești | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.1 ‰ | 15.4 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,800 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.8 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,832 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.3 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 629 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.2 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,133 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Viperești | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.27 km | 7.19 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,692 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.30 ‰ | 1.70 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,341 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,731 | 213,362 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,222 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 522.0 ‰ | 494.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,177 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 38.8 m² | 51.0 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,800 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Viperești | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 21.1 ‰ | 43.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,337 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.41 ‰ | 2.92 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,323 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Viperești | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 34 ‰ | 205 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,811 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 9.8% | 2.1% | 2.3% | ranked 227 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Viperești | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 6.0 m³ | 33.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,515 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Viperești | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.60 ‰ | 1.59 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,166 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.60 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 760 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.30 ‰ | 0.73 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,696 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Viperești | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 154 ‰ | 137 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 305 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,916 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Viperești
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 trade38 · 27.5%
- Transport and storage26 · 18.8%
- Construction14 · 10.1%
- Accommodation and food services14 · 10.1%
- Administrative and support services7 · 5.1%
- Other service activities7 · 5.1%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing6 · 4.3%
- Manufacturing6 · 4.3%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)35 · 25.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines24 · 17.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)18 · 13.0%
- Specialised construction activities13 · 9.4%
- Food and beverage service activities13 · 9.4%
- Construction of buildings11 · 8.0%
- Other personal service activities7 · 5.1%
- Civil engineering6 · 4.3%
- Warehousing and transport support activities5 · 3.6%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services4 · 2.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Viperești?
Viperești has 3,316 residents (2026), ranking 1,384 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Viperești?
Viperești covers 65.8 km², with a density of 50 people per km².
Is the population of Viperești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Viperești went from 3,539 to 3,316, a change of −6.3%.
Where is Viperești?
Viperești is in Buzău County. Latitude 45.233, longitude 26.467.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Viperești?
In Viperești, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.30 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,341 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Viperești?
In Viperești, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 6.0 m³ (2025), ranking 2,515 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Which localities border Viperești?
The nearest to Viperești are Tisău (7.5 km), Măgura (7.8 km), Cislău (8.0 km), Pârscov (8.6 km), Lapoș (9.3 km).