Bughea de Jos: population and statistics
Bughea de Jos has a population of 3,053 (2026) across 18.3 km², or 166 people per km². It ranks 1,547 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −1.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,053 residents
- 18.3 km²
- 166 people/km²
Key points
Among the 102 localities in Argeș County, Bughea de Jos ranks No. 49 by population.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 11.4% in Bughea de Jos, compared with an average of 2.7% in Argeș County and 2.0% nationally.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.33 ‰ in Bughea de Jos, compared with an average of 2.65 ‰ in Argeș County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Bughea de Jos: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (36 businesses).
Bughea de Jos in numbers
Where is Bughea de Jos?
Population of Bughea de Jos over time
Bughea de Jos had 3,083 residents in 2016 and 3,053 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,081 |
| 2022 | 3,093 |
| 2023 | 3,087 |
| 2024 | 3,075 |
| 2025 | 3,083 |
| 2026 | 3,053 |
Did you know?
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,569 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Câmpulung (31,748 residents), 4.6 km away.
All indicators for Bughea de Jos
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 | Bughea de Jos | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.8 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,508 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.4 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,053 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.9 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,550 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.8 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,352 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bughea de Jos | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.37 km | 7.76 km | 7.67 km | ranked 705 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.62 ‰ | 2.27 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 680 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,388 | 316,668 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,721 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 454.6 ‰ | 525.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,964 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 53.1 m² | 51.5 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,241 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.31 ‰ | 2.48 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 959 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bughea de Jos | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 27.2 ‰ | 58.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,767 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.95 ‰ | 3.68 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 960 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bughea de Jos | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 30 ‰ | 258 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,934 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 11.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 157 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Bughea de Jos | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.5 nights | 1.0 | 0.4 | ranked 523 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 257 ‰ | 584 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 560 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 26.5 ‰ | 22.2 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 378 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Bughea de Jos | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 23.3 m³ | 42.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,570 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Bughea de Jos | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.33 ‰ | 2.65 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,277 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.33 ‰ | 0.55 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,137 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Bughea de Jos | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 123 ‰ | 160 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 646 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,683 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Bughea de Jos
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 trade44 · 22.6%
- Transport and storage21 · 10.8%
- Accommodation and food services19 · 9.7%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation18 · 9.2%
- Administrative and support services17 · 8.7%
- Professional, scientific and technical15 · 7.7%
- Other service activities12 · 6.2%
- Manufacturing11 · 5.6%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)36 · 18.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)28 · 14.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines19 · 9.7%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities17 · 8.7%
- Food and beverage service activities15 · 7.7%
- Other personal service activities12 · 6.2%
- Accommodation11 · 5.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities8 · 4.1%
- Information service activities8 · 4.1%
- Head offices and management consultancy6 · 3.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bughea de Jos?
Bughea de Jos has 3,053 residents (2026), ranking 1,547 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Bughea de Jos?
Bughea de Jos covers 18.3 km², with a density of 166 people per km².
Is the population of Bughea de Jos growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bughea de Jos went from 3,083 to 3,053, a change of −1.0%.
Where is Bughea de Jos?
Bughea de Jos is in Argeș County. Latitude 45.280, longitude 24.992.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Bughea de Jos?
In Bughea de Jos, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 11.4% (2026), ranking 157 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bughea de Jos?
In Bughea de Jos, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.33 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,277 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Which localities border Bughea de Jos?
The nearest to Bughea de Jos are Câmpulung (4.6 km), Berevoești (5.3 km), Mioarele (8.0 km), Godeni (8.1 km), Valea Mare Pravăț (8.4 km).