Buteni: population and statistics
Buteni has a population of 3,216 (2026) across 95.7 km², or 33.6 people per km². It ranks 1,439 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −5.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,216 residents
- 95.7 km²
- 34 people/km²
Key points
Among the 78 localities in Arad County, Buteni ranks No. 33 by population.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 68.4 m² in Buteni, compared with an average of 56.8 m² in Arad County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.93 ‰ in Buteni, compared with an average of 0.67 ‰ in Arad County and 1.08 ‰ nationally.
Buteni: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (45 businesses).
Buteni in numbers
Where is Buteni?
Neighbouring localities
- Bârsa6.7 km · 1,717
- Sebiș7.5 km · 5,999
- Chisindia9.4 km · 1,168
- Șilindia10 km · 846
- Almaș12 km · 2,357
- Bocsig14 km · 3,289
- Dieci14 km · 1,359
- Cărand14 km · 1,085
Localities of similar size
Population of Buteni over time
Buteni had 3,417 residents in 2016 and 3,216 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,322 |
| 2022 | 3,279 |
| 2023 | 3,268 |
| 2024 | 3,252 |
| 2025 | 3,247 |
| 2026 | 3,216 |
Did you know?
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 13,401 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Bârsa, 6.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Sebiș (5,999 residents), 7.5 km away.
All indicators for Buteni
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 | Buteni | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.2 ‰ | 16.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,531 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.5 ‰ | 16.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 819 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,015 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.3 ‰ | 11.7 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,225 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Buteni | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.50 km | 5.39 km | 7.67 km | ranked 689 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,566 | 207,810 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,431 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 486.9 ‰ | 454.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,559 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 68.4 m² | 56.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 219 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Buteni | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 37.9 ‰ | 56.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 959 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.49 ‰ | 3.43 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,260 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Buteni | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 105 ‰ | 284 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 949 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 5.7% | 1.7% | 2.3% | ranked 577 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Buteni | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.4 ‰ | 16.5 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 663 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Buteni | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 51.0 m³ | 35.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 396 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.53 km | 3.65 km | 4.05 km | ranked 580 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Buteni | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.62 ‰ | 3.03 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,111 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.62 ‰ | 0.83 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 700 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.93 ‰ | 0.67 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 282 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Buteni | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 98 ‰ | 158 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,340 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 538 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Buteni
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 trade65 · 19.7%
- Transport and storage43 · 13.0%
- Administrative and support services35 · 10.6%
- Manufacturing32 · 9.7%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing29 · 8.8%
- Construction29 · 8.8%
- Accommodation and food services21 · 6.4%
- Professional, scientific and technical20 · 6.1%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)45 · 13.6%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)43 · 13.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines39 · 11.8%
- Specialised construction activities27 · 8.2%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services21 · 6.4%
- Construction of buildings20 · 6.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities19 · 5.8%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities18 · 5.5%
- Food and beverage service activities17 · 5.2%
- Civil engineering15 · 4.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Buteni?
Buteni has 3,216 residents (2026), ranking 1,439 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Buteni?
Buteni covers 95.7 km², with a density of 34 people per km².
Is the population of Buteni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Buteni went from 3,417 to 3,216, a change of −5.9%.
Where is Buteni?
Buteni is in Arad County. Latitude 46.315, longitude 22.077.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Buteni?
In Buteni, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 68.4 m² (2025), ranking 219 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Buteni?
In Buteni, “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.93 ‰ (2024), ranking 282 of 2,248 localities; the national median is 0.47 ‰.
Which localities border Buteni?
The nearest to Buteni are Bârsa (6.7 km), Sebiș (7.5 km), Chisindia (9.4 km), Șilindia (10 km), Almaș (12 km).