Nereju: population and statistics
Nereju has a population of 4,505 (2026) across 182.2 km², or 24.7 people per km². It ranks 892 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −2.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,505 residents
- 182.2 km²
- 25 people/km²
Key points
Among the 73 localities in Vrancea County, Nereju ranks No. 21 by population.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 7.5 ‰ in Nereju, compared with an average of 16.3 ‰ in Vrancea County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.22 ‰ in Nereju, compared with an average of 2.54 ‰ in Vrancea County and 3.20 ‰ nationally.
Nereju: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (124 businesses).
Nereju in numbers
Where is Nereju?
Population of Nereju over time
Nereju had 4,619 residents in 2016 and 4,505 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,548 |
| 2022 | 4,557 |
| 2023 | 4,527 |
| 2024 | 4,512 |
| 2025 | 4,532 |
| 2026 | 4,505 |
Did you know?
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 25,513 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Spulber, 3.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Vidra (6,767 residents), 28 km away.
All indicators for Nereju
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 | Nereju | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.5 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 3,072 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.7 ‰ | 19.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,228 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.2 ‰ | 6.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 420 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.0 ‰ | 11.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,515 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Nereju | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,630 | 164,863 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,359 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 361.8 ‰ | 450.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,953 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 38.3 m² | 52.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,837 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.22 ‰ | 2.54 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,841 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Nereju | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 37.5 ‰ | 37.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 981 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.22 ‰ | 2.31 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,474 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Nereju | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 58 ‰ | 167 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,945 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.8% | 1.0% | 2.3% | ranked 2,620 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Nereju | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.44 ‰ | 1.55 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,774 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.44 ‰ | 0.40 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,536 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Nereju | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 137 ‰ | 131 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 465 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,489 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Nereju
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 trade143 · 25.4%
- Transport and storage116 · 20.6%
- Manufacturing110 · 19.5%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing98 · 17.4%
- Construction29 · 5.1%
- Administrative and support services15 · 2.7%
- Accommodation and food services14 · 2.5%
- Other service activities10 · 1.8%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)124 · 22.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines109 · 19.3%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)106 · 18.8%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)98 · 17.4%
- Forestry and logging97 · 17.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities96 · 17.0%
- Construction of buildings23 · 4.1%
- Specialised construction activities23 · 4.1%
- Food and beverage service activities11 · 2.0%
- Office administration and business support activities11 · 2.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Nereju?
Nereju has 4,505 residents (2026), ranking 892 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Nereju?
Nereju covers 182.2 km², with a density of 25 people per km².
Is the population of Nereju growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Nereju went from 4,619 to 4,505, a change of −2.5%.
Where is Nereju?
Nereju is in Vrancea County. Latitude 45.717, longitude 26.717.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Nereju?
In Nereju, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 7.5 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,072 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Nereju?
In Nereju, “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.22 ‰ (2025), ranking 1,841 of 1,926 localities; the national median is 1.30 ‰.
Which localities border Nereju?
The nearest to Nereju are Spulber (3.5 km), Paltin (7.3 km), Andreiașu de Jos (9.8 km), Nistorești (12 km), Vintileasca (12 km).