Bughea de Sus: population and statistics
Bughea de Sus has a population of 3,015 (2026) across 32.9 km², or 91.6 people per km². It ranks 1,572 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is stable: +0.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,015 residents
- 32.9 km²
- 92 people/km²
Key points
Among the 102 localities in Argeș County, Bughea de Sus ranks No. 50 by population.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 12.9% in Bughea de Sus, compared with an average of 2.7% in Argeș County and 2.0% nationally.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 37.9 m² in Bughea de Sus, compared with an average of 51.5 m² in Argeș County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Bughea de Sus: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (40 businesses).
Bughea de Sus in numbers
Where is Bughea de Sus?
Population of Bughea de Sus over time
Bughea de Sus had 3,002 residents in 2016 and 3,015 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,074 |
| 2022 | 3,063 |
| 2023 | 3,040 |
| 2024 | 3,024 |
| 2025 | 3,029 |
| 2026 | 3,015 |
Did you know?
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: lower than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,608 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Albeștii de Muscel, 6.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Câmpulung (31,748 residents), 8.7 km away.
All indicators for Bughea de Sus
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 Sus | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.3 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,406 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.9 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,176 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.0 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 706 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.6 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,010 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bughea de Sus | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.60 km | 7.76 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,607 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.64 ‰ | 2.27 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 285 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,467 | 316,668 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,586 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 486.6 ‰ | 525.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,564 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 37.9 m² | 51.5 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,860 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.32 ‰ | 2.48 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 548 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bughea de Sus | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 25.9 ‰ | 58.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,890 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.66 ‰ | 3.68 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,979 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bughea de Sus | 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) | 12.9% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 110 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Bughea de Sus | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 2.6 nights | 1.0 | 0.4 | ranked 177 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 711 ‰ | 584 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 293 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 53.7 ‰ | 22.2 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 208 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Bughea de Sus | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 26.5 m³ | 42.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,372 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Bughea de Sus | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.66 ‰ | 2.65 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 989 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.66 ‰ | 0.55 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 571 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Bughea de Sus | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 65 ‰ | 160 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,617 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 Sus
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 trade43 · 24.7%
- Accommodation and food services29 · 16.7%
- Transport and storage19 · 10.9%
- Manufacturing13 · 7.5%
- Professional, scientific and technical10 · 5.7%
- Construction9 · 5.2%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation9 · 5.2%
- Administrative and support services8 · 4.6%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)40 · 23.0%
- Food and beverage service activities19 · 10.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines18 · 10.3%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)17 · 9.8%
- Accommodation15 · 8.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities8 · 4.6%
- Specialised construction activities7 · 4.0%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles6 · 3.4%
- Real estate activities6 · 3.4%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities6 · 3.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bughea de Sus?
Bughea de Sus has 3,015 residents (2026), ranking 1,572 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Bughea de Sus?
Bughea de Sus covers 32.9 km², with a density of 92 people per km².
Is the population of Bughea de Sus growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bughea de Sus went from 3,002 to 3,015, a change of +0.4%.
Where is Bughea de Sus?
Bughea de Sus is in Argeș County. Latitude 45.352, longitude 25.027.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Bughea de Sus?
In Bughea de Sus, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 12.9% (2026), ranking 110 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Bughea de Sus?
In Bughea de Sus, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 37.9 m² (2025), ranking 2,860 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Which localities border Bughea de Sus?
The nearest to Bughea de Sus are Albeștii de Muscel (6.3 km), Bughea de Jos (8.4 km), Valea Mare Pravăț (8.6 km), Câmpulung (8.7 km), Lerești (11 km).