Bucium: population and statistics
Bucium has a population of 1,294 (2026) across 84.7 km², or 15.3 people per km². It ranks 2,882 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −15.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,294 residents
- 84.7 km²
- 15 people/km²
Key points
Among the 78 localities in Alba County, Bucium ranks No. 58 by population.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 741.1 ‰ in Bucium, compared with an average of 486.3 ‰ in Alba County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 8.5 m³ in Bucium, compared with an average of 36.4 m³ in Alba County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Bucium: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (14 businesses).
Bucium in numbers
Where is Bucium?
Neighbouring localities
- Mogoș8.8 km · 684
- Roșia Montană9.3 km · 2,589
- Abrud10 km · 4,829
- Zlatna11 km · 7,528
- Ciuruleasa12 km · 1,063
- Lupșa12 km · 2,709
- Sohodol15 km · 1,557
- Câmpeni16 km · 6,827
Localities of similar size
Population of Bucium over time
Bucium had 1,530 residents in 2016 and 1,294 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,380 |
| 2022 | 1,366 |
| 2023 | 1,350 |
| 2024 | 1,332 |
| 2025 | 1,298 |
| 2026 | 1,294 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: lower than in 92% of localities.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 11,859 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Mogoș, 8.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Roșia Montană (2,589 residents), 9.3 km away.
All indicators for Bucium
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 | Bucium | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 28.6 ‰ | 14.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 273 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.0 ‰ | 15.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,645 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.9 ‰ | 6.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,887 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.3 ‰ | 11.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 371 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bucium | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.37 km | 6.67 km | 7.67 km | ranked 401 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.55 ‰ | 1.83 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,212 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 959 | 175,151 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,519 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 741.1 ‰ | 486.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 188 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 47.1 m² | 51.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,956 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bucium | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 28.6 ‰ | 53.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,641 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.55 ‰ | 3.50 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,101 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bucium | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 79 ‰ | 268 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,390 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.3% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 1,572 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Bucium | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.5 nights | 1.5 | 0.4 | ranked 523 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 375 ‰ | 852 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 442 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 24.7 ‰ | 28.1 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 405 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Bucium | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 8.5 m³ | 36.4 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,438 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.33 km | 3.91 km | 4.05 km | ranked 599 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Bucium | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.77 ‰ | 2.02 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 757 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.77 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 350 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Bucium | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 55 ‰ | 153 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,876 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 289 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Bucium
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 trade20 · 22.2%
- Accommodation and food services15 · 16.7%
- Manufacturing12 · 13.3%
- Transport and storage12 · 13.3%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing10 · 11.1%
- Construction5 · 5.6%
- Professional, scientific and technical5 · 5.6%
- Administrative and support services3 · 3.3%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)14 · 15.6%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)12 · 13.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines12 · 13.3%
- Accommodation11 · 12.2%
- Food and beverage service activities10 · 11.1%
- Forestry and logging9 · 10.0%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)7 · 7.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities5 · 5.6%
- Construction of buildings4 · 4.4%
- Specialised construction activities4 · 4.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bucium?
Bucium has 1,294 residents (2026), ranking 2,882 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Bucium?
Bucium covers 84.7 km², with a density of 15 people per km².
Is the population of Bucium growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bucium went from 1,530 to 1,294, a change of −15.4%.
Where is Bucium?
Bucium is in Alba County. Latitude 46.258, longitude 23.178.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bucium?
In Bucium, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 741.1 ‰ (2025), ranking 188 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Bucium?
In Bucium, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 8.5 m³ (2025), ranking 2,438 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Which localities border Bucium?
The nearest to Bucium are Mogoș (8.8 km), Roșia Montană (9.3 km), Abrud (10 km), Zlatna (11 km), Ciuruleasa (12 km).