Băiculești: population and statistics
Băiculești has a population of 5,786 (2026) across 76.0 km², or 76.1 people per km². It ranks 600 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −5.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,786 residents
- 76.0 km²
- 76 people/km²
Key points
Among the 102 localities in Argeș County, Băiculești ranks No. 15 by population.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.17 ‰ in Băiculești, compared with an average of 0.60 ‰ in Argeș County and 1.08 ‰ nationally.
Băiculești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (81 businesses).
Băiculești in numbers
Where is Băiculești?
Population of Băiculești over time
Băiculești had 6,113 residents in 2016 and 5,786 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,966 |
| 2022 | 5,863 |
| 2023 | 5,837 |
| 2024 | 5,848 |
| 2025 | 5,836 |
| 2026 | 5,786 |
Did you know?
- “Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 92% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,648 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Curtea de Argeș (29,941 residents), 6.6 km away.
All indicators for Băiculești
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 | Băiculești | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.4 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,491 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.6 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,499 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.8 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,589 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.5 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,434 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Băiculești | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.06 km | 7.76 km | 7.67 km | ranked 896 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.80 ‰ | 2.27 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 389 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,915 | 316,668 | 10,177,161 | ranked 474 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 503.8 ‰ | 525.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,369 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 47.5 m² | 51.5 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,909 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.28 ‰ | 2.48 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 340 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Băiculești | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.44 km | 3.99 km | 6.17 km | ranked 689 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 677 m³ | 13,857 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 72 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Băiculești | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 35.4 ‰ | 58.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,122 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.94 ‰ | 3.68 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 968 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Băiculești | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 160 ‰ | 258 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 544 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.5% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 2,069 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Băiculești | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.3 nights | 1.0 | 0.4 | ranked 658 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 162 ‰ | 584 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 683 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.0 ‰ | 22.2 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 515 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Băiculești | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 25.2 m³ | 42.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,449 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Băiculești | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.35 ‰ | 2.65 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,192 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.35 ‰ | 0.55 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,040 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.17 ‰ | 0.60 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 2,053 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Băiculești | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 65 ‰ | 160 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,617 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,808 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Băiculești
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 trade107 · 20.5%
- Transport and storage59 · 11.3%
- Manufacturing50 · 9.6%
- Construction45 · 8.6%
- Administrative and support services40 · 7.7%
- Professional, scientific and technical36 · 6.9%
- Other service activities36 · 6.9%
- Accommodation and food services33 · 6.3%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)81 · 15.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)66 · 12.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines49 · 9.4%
- Specialised construction activities42 · 8.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities36 · 6.9%
- Construction of buildings28 · 5.4%
- Food and beverage service activities24 · 4.6%
- Rental and leasing activities23 · 4.4%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities21 · 4.0%
- Other personal service activities21 · 4.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Băiculești?
Băiculești has 5,786 residents (2026), ranking 600 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Băiculești?
Băiculești covers 76.0 km², with a density of 76 people per km².
Is the population of Băiculești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Băiculești went from 6,113 to 5,786, a change of −5.3%.
Where is Băiculești?
Băiculești is in Argeș County. Latitude 45.058, longitude 24.662.
Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Băiculești?
In Băiculești, “Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 677 m³ (2025), ranking 72 of 1,023 localities; the national median is 269 m³.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Băiculești?
In Băiculești, “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.17 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,053 of 2,248 localities; the national median is 0.47 ‰.
Which localities border Băiculești?
The nearest to Băiculești are Curtea de Argeș (6.6 km), Cotmeana (8.4 km), Morărești (8.6 km), Mălureni (8.8 km), Poienarii de Argeș (9.2 km).