Budeasa: population and statistics
Budeasa has a population of 4,243 (2026) across 41.3 km², or 103 people per km². It ranks 977 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +2.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,243 residents
- 41.3 km²
- 103 people/km²
Key points
Among the 102 localities in Argeș County, Budeasa ranks No. 30 by population.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 63.9 ‰ in Budeasa, compared with an average of 58.7 ‰ in Argeș County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.24 ‰ in Budeasa, compared with an average of 2.65 ‰ in Argeș County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Budeasa: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (109 businesses).
Budeasa in numbers
Where is Budeasa?
Population of Budeasa over time
Budeasa had 4,129 residents in 2016 and 4,243 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,157 |
| 2022 | 4,156 |
| 2023 | 4,190 |
| 2024 | 4,224 |
| 2025 | 4,237 |
| 2026 | 4,243 |
Did you know?
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,787 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Merișani, 4.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Bascov (11,267 residents), 8.6 km away.
All indicators for Budeasa
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 | Budeasa | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 24.5 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 460 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.8 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,201 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.7 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,626 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.7 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,384 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Budeasa | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.63 km | 7.76 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,160 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.19 ‰ | 2.27 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 232 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,288 | 316,668 | 10,177,161 | ranked 728 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 539.2 ‰ | 525.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,009 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 51.9 m² | 51.5 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,386 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.95 ‰ | 2.48 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 196 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Budeasa | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.22 km | 3.99 km | 6.17 km | ranked 494 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 315 m³ | 13,857 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 403 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Budeasa | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 63.9 ‰ | 58.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 235 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.24 ‰ | 3.68 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 438 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Budeasa | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 136 ‰ | 258 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 675 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.2% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 1,627 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Budeasa | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.7 nights | 1.0 | 0.4 | ranked 425 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 526 ‰ | 584 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 353 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 26.6 ‰ | 22.2 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 377 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Budeasa | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 37.5 m³ | 42.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 775 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.12 km | 3.31 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,301 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Budeasa | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.24 ‰ | 2.65 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,626 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.24 ‰ | 0.55 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,552 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.24 ‰ | 0.60 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,872 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Budeasa | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 75 ‰ | 160 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,249 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,329 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Budeasa
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 trade147 · 20.7%
- Transport and storage76 · 10.7%
- Construction69 · 9.7%
- Administrative and support services66 · 9.3%
- Manufacturing62 · 8.7%
- Professional, scientific and technical54 · 7.6%
- Real estate53 · 7.5%
- Accommodation and food services41 · 5.8%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)109 · 15.3%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)85 · 12.0%
- Specialised construction activities63 · 8.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines60 · 8.4%
- Real estate activities53 · 7.5%
- Construction of buildings46 · 6.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities42 · 5.9%
- Rental and leasing activities42 · 5.9%
- Food and beverage service activities33 · 4.6%
- Civil engineering28 · 3.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Budeasa?
Budeasa has 4,243 residents (2026), ranking 977 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Budeasa?
Budeasa covers 41.3 km², with a density of 103 people per km².
Is the population of Budeasa growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Budeasa went from 4,129 to 4,243, a change of +2.8%.
Where is Budeasa?
Budeasa is in Argeș County. Latitude 44.968, longitude 24.795.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Budeasa?
In Budeasa, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 63.9 ‰ (2026), ranking 235 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Budeasa?
In Budeasa, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.24 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,626 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Which localities border Budeasa?
The nearest to Budeasa are Merișani (4.9 km), Micești (5.2 km), Drăganu (8.5 km), Bascov (8.6 km), Mărăcineni (8.8 km).