Boțești (Argeș County): population and statistics
Boțești has a population of 1,019 (2026) across 35.9 km², or 28.4 people per km². It ranks 3,044 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −10.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,019 residents
- 35.9 km²
- 28 people/km²
Key points
Among the 102 localities in Argeș County, Boțești ranks No. 98 by population.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 952.9 ‰ in Boțești, compared with an average of 525.1 ‰ in Argeș County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 9.8 in Boțești, compared with an average of 3.5 per 10,000 inh. in Argeș County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Boțești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (19 businesses).
Boțești in numbers
Where is Boțești?
Population of Boțești over time
Boțești had 1,135 residents in 2016 and 1,019 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,064 |
| 2022 | 1,049 |
| 2023 | 1,042 |
| 2024 | 1,015 |
| 2025 | 1,029 |
| 2026 | 1,019 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,032 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Dobrești (1,611 residents), 6.3 km away.
All indicators for Boțești
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 | Boțești | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.6 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 510 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.6 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 794 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) | 18.6 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 445 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Boțești | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.68 km | 7.76 km | 7.67 km | ranked 269 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.98 ‰ | 2.27 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,653 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 971 | 316,668 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,496 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 952.9 ‰ | 525.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 43 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 41.4 m² | 51.5 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,600 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.96 ‰ | 2.48 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 664 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Boțești | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 36.3 ‰ | 58.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,057 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 5.89 ‰ | 3.68 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 166 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Boțești | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 64 ‰ | 258 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,753 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 6.6% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 467 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Boțești | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 34.3 m³ | 42.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 925 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Boțești | 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) | 0.98 ‰ | 0.55 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 144 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Boțești | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 94 ‰ | 160 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,468 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 120 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Boțești
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 trade23 · 27.7%
- Transport and storage12 · 14.5%
- Manufacturing10 · 12.0%
- Accommodation and food services8 · 9.6%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing7 · 8.4%
- Administrative and support services6 · 7.2%
- Construction5 · 6.0%
- Professional, scientific and technical4 · 4.8%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)19 · 22.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)15 · 18.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines7 · 8.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities7 · 8.4%
- Forestry and logging6 · 7.2%
- Food and beverage service activities6 · 7.2%
- Civil engineering5 · 6.0%
- Specialised construction activities5 · 6.0%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)4 · 4.8%
- Construction of buildings4 · 4.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Boțești?
Boțești has 1,019 residents (2026), ranking 3,044 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Boțești?
Boțești covers 35.9 km², with a density of 28 people per km².
Is the population of Boțești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Boțești went from 1,135 to 1,019, a change of −10.2%.
Where is Boțești?
Boțești is in Argeș County. Latitude 45.006, longitude 25.140.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Boțești?
In Boțești, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 952.9 ‰ (2025), ranking 43 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Boțești?
In Boțești, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 9.8 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 120 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Which localities border Boțești?
The nearest to Boțești are Dobrești (6.3 km), Vulturești (6.7 km), Davidești (7.2 km), Beleți-Negrești (7.4 km), Cândești (10 km).