Ziduri: population and statistics
Ziduri has a population of 3,940 (2026) across 86.2 km², or 45.7 people per km². It ranks 1,103 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −11.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,940 residents
- 86.2 km²
- 46 people/km²
Key points
Among the 87 localities in Buzău County, Ziduri ranks No. 27 by population.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 13.2 ‰ in Ziduri, compared with an average of 18.6 ‰ in Buzău County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 41 ‰ in Ziduri, compared with an average of 205 ‰ in Buzău County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Ziduri: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (54 businesses).
Ziduri in numbers
Where is Ziduri?
Population of Ziduri over time
Ziduri had 4,431 residents in 2016 and 3,940 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,093 |
| 2022 | 3,994 |
| 2023 | 3,954 |
| 2024 | 3,984 |
| 2025 | 3,935 |
| 2026 | 3,940 |
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 12,066 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Valea Râmnicului, 4.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Râmnicu Sărat (36,406 residents), 9.1 km away.
All indicators for Ziduri
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 | Ziduri | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.6 ‰ | 15.4 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 819 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.2 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,613 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.4 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 600 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.5 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 754 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ziduri | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,010 | 213,362 | 10,177,161 | ranked 949 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 510.2 ‰ | 494.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,296 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 44.6 m² | 51.0 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,277 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ziduri | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 31.0 ‰ | 43.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,447 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.52 ‰ | 2.92 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,130 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ziduri | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 41 ‰ | 205 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,573 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.9% | 2.1% | 2.3% | ranked 1,803 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Ziduri | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.51 ‰ | 1.59 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,458 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.51 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,125 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.51 ‰ | 0.73 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 980 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Ziduri | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 76 ‰ | 137 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,204 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,272 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Ziduri
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 trade71 · 26.8%
- Transport and storage37 · 14.0%
- Construction28 · 10.6%
- Administrative and support services24 · 9.1%
- Accommodation and food services22 · 8.3%
- Manufacturing21 · 7.9%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing20 · 7.5%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation10 · 3.8%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)54 · 20.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)39 · 14.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines33 · 12.5%
- Specialised construction activities25 · 9.4%
- Food and beverage service activities22 · 8.3%
- Construction of buildings21 · 7.9%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services20 · 7.5%
- Office administration and business support activities17 · 6.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities14 · 5.3%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities8 · 3.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ziduri?
Ziduri has 3,940 residents (2026), ranking 1,103 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Ziduri?
Ziduri covers 86.2 km², with a density of 46 people per km².
Is the population of Ziduri growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ziduri went from 4,431 to 3,940, a change of −11.1%.
Where is Ziduri?
Ziduri is in Buzău County. Latitude 45.300, longitude 27.083.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ziduri?
In Ziduri, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 13.2 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,613 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ziduri?
In Ziduri, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 41 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,573 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Which localities border Ziduri?
The nearest to Ziduri are Valea Râmnicului (4.4 km), Bălăceanu (6.4 km), Râmnicelu (7.7 km), Râmnicu Sărat (9.1 km), Ghergheasa (9.9 km).