Boteni: population and statistics
Boteni has a population of 2,091 (2026) across 24.5 km², or 85.5 people per km². It ranks 2,263 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −14.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,091 residents
- 24.5 km²
- 86 people/km²
Key points
Among the 102 localities in Argeș County, Boteni ranks No. 70 by population.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 83.2 m³ in Boteni, compared with an average of 42.3 m³ in Argeș County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Boteni: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (38 businesses).
Boteni in numbers
Where is Boteni?
Population of Boteni over time
Boteni had 2,431 residents in 2016 and 2,091 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,274 |
| 2022 | 2,249 |
| 2023 | 2,209 |
| 2024 | 2,174 |
| 2025 | 2,128 |
| 2026 | 2,091 |
Did you know?
- “Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,427 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Poienarii de Muscel, 4.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Schitu Golești (5,005 residents), 9.9 km away.
All indicators for Boteni
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 | Boteni | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.0 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,466 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.3 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,074 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) | 20.1 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 305 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Boteni | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.27 km | 7.76 km | 7.67 km | ranked 180 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.43 ‰ | 2.27 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,276 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,288 | 316,668 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,912 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 616.0 ‰ | 525.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 538 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 46.7 m² | 51.5 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,002 of 3,163 |
Energy
| Indicator | Boteni | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 0 m³ | 13,857 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 1,019 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Boteni | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 36.8 ‰ | 58.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,017 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.39 ‰ | 3.68 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,343 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Boteni | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 55 ‰ | 258 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,036 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 1,101 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Boteni | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 83.2 m³ | 42.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 119 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.56 km | 3.31 km | 4.05 km | ranked 262 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Boteni | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.48 ‰ | 2.65 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,581 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.48 ‰ | 0.55 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,284 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.96 ‰ | 0.60 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 259 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Boteni | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 98 ‰ | 160 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,340 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 924 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Boteni
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 trade40 · 23.4%
- Transport and storage32 · 18.7%
- Manufacturing16 · 9.4%
- Accommodation and food services13 · 7.6%
- Administrative and support services11 · 6.4%
- Construction10 · 5.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical9 · 5.3%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing8 · 4.7%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)38 · 22.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines30 · 17.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)17 · 9.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities13 · 7.6%
- Food and beverage service activities11 · 6.4%
- Manufacture of food products9 · 5.3%
- Construction of buildings9 · 5.3%
- Rental and leasing activities8 · 4.7%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services6 · 3.5%
- Real estate activities6 · 3.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Boteni?
Boteni has 2,091 residents (2026), ranking 2,263 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Boteni?
Boteni covers 24.5 km², with a density of 86 people per km².
Is the population of Boteni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Boteni went from 2,431 to 2,091, a change of −14.0%.
Where is Boteni?
Boteni is in Argeș County. Latitude 45.189, longitude 25.125.
Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Boteni?
In Boteni, “Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 0 m³ (2025), ranking 1,019 of 1,023 localities; the national median is 269 m³.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Boteni?
In Boteni, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 83.2 m³ (2025), ranking 119 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Which localities border Boteni?
The nearest to Boteni are Poienarii de Muscel (4.1 km), Văleni-Dâmbovița (5.2 km), Mioarele (6.7 km), Cetățeni (7.2 km), Hârtiești (8.6 km).