Năruja: population and statistics
Năruja has a population of 1,861 (2026) across 32.9 km², or 56.7 people per km². It ranks 2,462 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −4.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,861 residents
- 32.9 km²
- 57 people/km²
Key points
Among the 73 localities in Vrancea County, Năruja ranks No. 59 by population.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: 6.4 ‰ in Năruja, compared with an average of 11.5 ‰ in Vrancea County and 11.1 ‰ nationally.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 2.15 km in Năruja, compared with an average of 5.63 km in Vrancea County and 4.84 km nationally.
Năruja: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (60 businesses).
Năruja in numbers
Where is Năruja?
Population of Năruja over time
Năruja had 1,939 residents in 2016 and 1,861 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,909 |
| 2022 | 1,880 |
| 2023 | 1,879 |
| 2024 | 1,859 |
| 2025 | 1,835 |
| 2026 | 1,861 |
Did you know?
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: lower than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,601 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Nistorești, 5.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Tulnici (4,014 residents), 13 km away.
All indicators for Năruja
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 | Năruja | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.6 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 605 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.6 ‰ | 19.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,997 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.8 ‰ | 6.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 195 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.4 ‰ | 11.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 3,080 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Năruja | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.15 km | 5.63 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,585 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.07 ‰ | 1.84 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,567 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 903 | 164,863 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,627 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 485.2 ‰ | 450.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,578 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 56.5 m² | 52.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 904 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.54 ‰ | 2.54 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,521 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Năruja | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 43.5 ‰ | 37.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 711 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.22 ‰ | 2.31 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 806 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Năruja | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 53 ‰ | 167 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,111 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.7% | 1.0% | 2.3% | ranked 1,928 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Năruja | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.1 nights | 0.6 | 0.4 | ranked 868 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 46 ‰ | 376 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 968 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.4 ‰ | 11.9 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 469 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Năruja | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 9.7 m³ | 30.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,383 of 2,656 |
Education
| Indicator | Năruja | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 112 ‰ | 131 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 888 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 722 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Năruja
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 trade70 · 24.7%
- Transport and storage58 · 20.5%
- Manufacturing41 · 14.5%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing38 · 13.4%
- Construction21 · 7.4%
- Accommodation and food services17 · 6.0%
- Administrative and support services12 · 4.2%
- Other service activities7 · 2.5%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)60 · 21.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines54 · 19.1%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)47 · 16.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities38 · 13.4%
- Forestry and logging36 · 12.7%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)35 · 12.4%
- Specialised construction activities18 · 6.4%
- Food and beverage service activities14 · 4.9%
- Construction of buildings13 · 4.6%
- Civil engineering7 · 2.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Năruja?
Năruja has 1,861 residents (2026), ranking 2,462 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Năruja?
Năruja covers 32.9 km², with a density of 57 people per km².
Is the population of Năruja growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Năruja went from 1,939 to 1,861, a change of −4.0%.
Where is Năruja?
Năruja is in Vrancea County. Latitude 45.833, longitude 26.783.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Năruja?
In Năruja, “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 6.4 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,080 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 13.0 ‰.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Năruja?
In Năruja, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 2.15 km (2025), ranking 2,585 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
Which localities border Năruja?
The nearest to Năruja are Nistorești (5.4 km), Valea Sării (5.6 km), Vrâncioaia (5.7 km), Paltin (7.6 km), Reghiu (9.0 km).