Spulber: population and statistics
Spulber has a population of 1,267 (2026) across 28.8 km², or 44.0 people per km². It ranks 2,899 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −5.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,267 residents
- 28.8 km²
- 44 people/km²
Key points
Among the 73 localities in Vrancea County, Spulber ranks No. 72 by population.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 0.8 m³ in Spulber, compared with an average of 30.7 m³ in Vrancea County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.74 km in Spulber, compared with an average of 5.63 km in Vrancea County and 4.84 km nationally.
Spulber: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (17 businesses).
Spulber in numbers
Where is Spulber?
Population of Spulber over time
Spulber had 1,346 residents in 2016 and 1,267 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,297 |
| 2022 | 1,282 |
| 2023 | 1,278 |
| 2024 | 1,288 |
| 2025 | 1,275 |
| 2026 | 1,267 |
Did you know?
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,031 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Nereju (4,505 residents), 3.5 km away.
All indicators for Spulber
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 | Spulber | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 24.5 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 460 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 26.0 ‰ | 19.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 202 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.3 ‰ | 6.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,881 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.4 ‰ | 11.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,460 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Spulber | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.74 km | 5.63 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,645 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.58 ‰ | 1.84 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,193 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 657 | 164,863 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,983 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 518.5 ‰ | 450.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,215 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 36.1 m² | 52.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,967 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Spulber | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 25.3 ‰ | 37.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,942 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.95 ‰ | 2.31 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 517 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Spulber | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 59 ‰ | 167 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,910 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 |
Environment
| Indicator | Spulber | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 0.8 m³ | 30.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,641 of 2,656 |
Education
| Indicator | Spulber | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 114 ‰ | 131 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 846 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 266 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Spulber
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 trade22 · 24.4%
- Transport and storage18 · 20.0%
- Manufacturing13 · 14.4%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing11 · 12.2%
- Construction9 · 10.0%
- Administrative and support services5 · 5.6%
- Accommodation and food services4 · 4.4%
- Professional, scientific and technical3 · 3.3%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)17 · 18.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines16 · 17.8%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)15 · 16.7%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)12 · 13.3%
- Warehousing and transport support activities10 · 11.1%
- Forestry and logging8 · 8.9%
- Construction of buildings8 · 8.9%
- Specialised construction activities7 · 7.8%
- Rental and leasing activities4 · 4.4%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services3 · 3.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Spulber?
Spulber has 1,267 residents (2026), ranking 2,899 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Spulber?
Spulber covers 28.8 km², with a density of 44 people per km².
Is the population of Spulber growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Spulber went from 1,346 to 1,267, a change of −5.9%.
Where is Spulber?
Spulber is in Vrancea County. Latitude 45.748, longitude 26.721.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Spulber?
In Spulber, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 0.8 m³ (2025), ranking 2,641 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Spulber?
In Spulber, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.74 km (2025), ranking 2,645 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
Which localities border Spulber?
The nearest to Spulber are Nereju (3.5 km), Paltin (3.8 km), Nistorești (8.7 km), Andreiașu de Jos (8.7 km), Năruja (11 km).