Reghiu: population and statistics
Reghiu has a population of 1,940 (2026) across 66.3 km², or 29.3 people per km². It ranks 2,376 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −17.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,940 residents
- 66.3 km²
- 29 people/km²
Key points
Among the 73 localities in Vrancea County, Reghiu ranks No. 55 by population.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: 22.7 ‰ in Reghiu, compared with an average of 11.5 ‰ in Vrancea County and 11.1 ‰ nationally.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 7.2 m³ in Reghiu, compared with an average of 30.7 m³ in Vrancea County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Reghiu: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (38 businesses).
Reghiu in numbers
Where is Reghiu?
Population of Reghiu over time
Reghiu had 2,353 residents in 2016 and 1,940 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,129 |
| 2022 | 2,089 |
| 2023 | 2,060 |
| 2024 | 2,008 |
| 2025 | 1,995 |
| 2026 | 1,940 |
Did you know?
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,284 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Mera (3,786 residents), 4.8 km away.
All indicators for Reghiu
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 | Reghiu | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.8 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,688 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 24.2 ‰ | 19.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 315 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.7 ‰ | 6.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,657 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.7 ‰ | 11.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 159 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Reghiu | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.70 km | 5.63 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,588 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 924 | 164,863 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,580 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 476.3 ‰ | 450.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,697 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 39.8 m² | 52.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,735 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Reghiu | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 33.5 ‰ | 37.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,267 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.09 ‰ | 2.31 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 884 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Reghiu | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 93 ‰ | 167 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,126 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.9% | 1.0% | 2.3% | ranked 2,534 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Reghiu | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 7.2 m³ | 30.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,476 of 2,656 |
Education
| Indicator | Reghiu | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 103 ‰ | 131 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,155 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 793 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Reghiu
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 · 25.8%
- Transport and storage39 · 21.9%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing21 · 11.8%
- Manufacturing15 · 8.4%
- Construction14 · 7.9%
- Accommodation and food services10 · 5.6%
- Administrative and support services9 · 5.1%
- Professional, scientific and technical5 · 2.8%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)38 · 21.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines35 · 19.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)34 · 19.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities30 · 16.9%
- Forestry and logging16 · 9.0%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)12 · 6.7%
- Construction of buildings11 · 6.2%
- Food and beverage service activities10 · 5.6%
- Specialised construction activities8 · 4.5%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services5 · 2.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Reghiu?
Reghiu has 1,940 residents (2026), ranking 2,376 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Reghiu?
Reghiu covers 66.3 km², with a density of 29 people per km².
Is the population of Reghiu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Reghiu went from 2,353 to 1,940, a change of −17.6%.
Where is Reghiu?
Reghiu is in Vrancea County. Latitude 45.792, longitude 26.883.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Reghiu?
In Reghiu, “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 22.7 ‰ (2025), ranking 159 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 13.0 ‰.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Reghiu?
In Reghiu, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 7.2 m³ (2025), ranking 2,476 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Which localities border Reghiu?
The nearest to Reghiu are Mera (4.8 km), Andreiașu de Jos (6.0 km), Năruja (9.0 km), Broșteni (13 km), Paltin (13 km).