Bascov: population and statistics
Bascov has a population of 11,267 (2026) across 41.0 km², or 275 people per km². It ranks 206 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +7.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 11,267 residents
- 41.0 km²
- 275 people/km²
Key points
Among the 102 localities in Argeș County, Bascov ranks No. 6 by population.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 834 ‰ in Bascov, compared with an average of 258 ‰ in Argeș County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 97.5 ‰ in Bascov, compared with an average of 58.7 ‰ in Argeș County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Bascov: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (470 businesses).
Bascov in numbers
Where is Bascov?
Population of Bascov over time
Bascov had 10,528 residents in 2016 and 11,267 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 10,877 |
| 2022 | 10,944 |
| 2023 | 10,992 |
| 2024 | 11,154 |
| 2025 | 11,216 |
| 2026 | 11,267 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Argeș County for “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,735 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.0 times the national average.
- The nearest locality is Moșoaia, 6.7 km away.
All indicators for Bascov
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 | Bascov | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 24.7 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 444 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.5 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,246 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.9 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,547 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.4 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 3,003 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bascov | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.49 km | 7.76 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,926 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.53 ‰ | 2.27 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 299 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 4,826 | 316,668 | 10,177,161 | ranked 219 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 428.3 ‰ | 525.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,317 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 52.7 m² | 51.5 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,282 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.46 ‰ | 2.48 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 314 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Bascov | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.28 km | 3.99 km | 6.17 km | ranked 378 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 778 m³ | 13,857 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 46 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bascov | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 97.5 ‰ | 58.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 69 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.88 ‰ | 3.68 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 297 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bascov | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 834 ‰ | 258 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 5 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.6% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 2,803 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Bascov | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 1.2 nights | 1.0 | 0.4 | ranked 303 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 645 ‰ | 584 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 309 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.3 ‰ | 22.2 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 426 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Bascov | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 45.4 m³ | 42.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 508 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.01 km | 3.31 km | 4.05 km | ranked 654 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Bascov | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.98 ‰ | 2.65 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 504 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.44 ‰ | 0.55 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,536 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.15 ‰ | 0.60 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 160 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Bascov | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 93 ‰ | 160 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,502 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,760 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Bascov
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 trade639 · 21.0%
- Transport and storage352 · 11.6%
- Manufacturing288 · 9.5%
- Administrative and support services284 · 9.3%
- Professional, scientific and technical253 · 8.3%
- Construction234 · 7.7%
- Real estate183 · 6.0%
- Other service activities181 · 5.9%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)470 · 15.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)406 · 13.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines270 · 8.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities220 · 7.2%
- Specialised construction activities206 · 6.8%
- Real estate activities183 · 6.0%
- Construction of buildings146 · 4.8%
- Rental and leasing activities146 · 4.8%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities135 · 4.4%
- Office administration and business support activities128 · 4.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bascov?
Bascov has 11,267 residents (2026), ranking 206 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Bascov?
Bascov covers 41.0 km², with a density of 275 people per km².
Is the population of Bascov growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bascov went from 10,528 to 11,267, a change of +7.0%.
Where is Bascov?
Bascov is in Argeș County. Latitude 44.891, longitude 24.785.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bascov?
In Bascov, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 834 ‰ (2024), ranking 5 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bascov?
In Bascov, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 97.5 ‰ (2026), ranking 69 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Which localities border Bascov?
The nearest to Bascov are Moșoaia (6.7 km), Băbana (6.8 km), Mărăcineni (7.6 km), Pitești (8.2 km), Budeasa (8.6 km).