Munteni-Buzău: population and statistics
Munteni-Buzău has a population of 3,168 (2026) across 54.0 km², or 58.7 people per km². It ranks 1,465 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −9.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,168 residents
- 54.0 km²
- 59 people/km²
Key points
Among the 66 localities in Ialomița County, Munteni-Buzău ranks No. 19 by population.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 10.4 ‰ in Munteni-Buzău, compared with an average of 7.2 ‰ in Ialomița County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 39.9 m² in Munteni-Buzău, compared with an average of 45.9 m² in Ialomița County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Munteni-Buzău: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (38 businesses).
Munteni-Buzău in numbers
Where is Munteni-Buzău?
Population of Munteni-Buzău over time
Munteni-Buzău had 3,509 residents in 2016 and 3,168 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,282 |
| 2022 | 3,246 |
| 2023 | 3,191 |
| 2024 | 3,196 |
| 2025 | 3,175 |
| 2026 | 3,168 |
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,559 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Căzănești, 2.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Dor Mărunt (6,510 residents), 21 km away.
All indicators for Munteni-Buzău
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 | Munteni-Buzău | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 24.6 ‰ | 15.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 453 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.8 ‰ | 18.7 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 590 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.4 ‰ | 7.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 381 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.4 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 776 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Munteni-Buzău | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.94 km | 6.39 km | 7.67 km | ranked 914 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.95 ‰ | 2.33 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,689 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,901 | 122,025 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,061 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 600.1 ‰ | 448.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 612 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 39.9 m² | 45.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,727 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.21 ‰ | 1.57 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 573 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Munteni-Buzău | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 22.7 ‰ | 33.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,177 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.58 ‰ | 2.12 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,070 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Munteni-Buzău | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 49 ‰ | 180 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,251 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.0% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 1,231 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Munteni-Buzău | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 44.2 m³ | 36.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 536 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Munteni-Buzău | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.32 ‰ | 1.55 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,339 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.32 ‰ | 0.43 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,210 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.63 ‰ | 0.67 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 703 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Munteni-Buzău | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 93 ‰ | 125 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,502 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,781 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Munteni-Buzău
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 trade46 · 25.7%
- Transport and storage24 · 13.4%
- Manufacturing16 · 8.9%
- Administrative and support services16 · 8.9%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing14 · 7.8%
- Accommodation and food services14 · 7.8%
- Construction11 · 6.1%
- Other service activities8 · 4.5%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)38 · 21.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)23 · 12.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines19 · 10.6%
- Food and beverage service activities14 · 7.8%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services13 · 7.3%
- Warehousing and transport support activities12 · 6.7%
- Specialised construction activities11 · 6.1%
- Office administration and business support activities7 · 3.9%
- Manufacture of food products6 · 3.4%
- Construction of buildings6 · 3.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Munteni-Buzău?
Munteni-Buzău has 3,168 residents (2026), ranking 1,465 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Munteni-Buzău?
Munteni-Buzău covers 54.0 km², with a density of 59 people per km².
Is the population of Munteni-Buzău growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Munteni-Buzău went from 3,509 to 3,168, a change of −9.7%.
Where is Munteni-Buzău?
Munteni-Buzău is in Ialomița County. Latitude 44.633, longitude 26.983.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Munteni-Buzău?
In Munteni-Buzău, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 10.4 ‰ (2025), ranking 381 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Munteni-Buzău?
In Munteni-Buzău, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 39.9 m² (2025), ranking 2,727 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Which localities border Munteni-Buzău?
The nearest to Munteni-Buzău are Căzănești (2.6 km), Sărățeni (4.0 km), Balaciu (8.1 km), Ciochina (8.6 km), Sfântu Gheorghe (9.4 km).