Buzoești: population and statistics
Buzoești has a population of 4,913 (2026) across 140.0 km², or 35.1 people per km². It ranks 776 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −13.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,913 residents
- 140.0 km²
- 35 people/km²
Key points
Among the 102 localities in Argeș County, Buzoești ranks No. 25 by population.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 16.65 km in Buzoești, compared with an average of 7.76 km in Argeș County and 4.84 km nationally.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: 19.7 ‰ in Buzoești, compared with an average of 11.8 ‰ in Argeș County and 11.1 ‰ nationally.
Buzoești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (72 businesses).
Buzoești in numbers
Where is Buzoești?
Population of Buzoești over time
Buzoești had 5,655 residents in 2016 and 4,913 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,257 |
| 2022 | 5,156 |
| 2023 | 5,074 |
| 2024 | 5,039 |
| 2025 | 4,988 |
| 2026 | 4,913 |
Did you know?
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 19,611 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Costești (9,324 residents), 8.0 km away.
All indicators for Buzoești
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 | Buzoești | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.2 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,431 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.5 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,274 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.9 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,073 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.7 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 335 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Buzoești | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.65 km | 7.76 km | 7.67 km | ranked 271 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.04 ‰ | 2.27 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 936 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 3,124 | 316,668 | 10,177,161 | ranked 422 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 635.9 ‰ | 525.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 458 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 39.4 m² | 51.5 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,767 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.63 ‰ | 2.48 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 790 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Buzoești | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 29.1 ‰ | 58.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,605 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.42 ‰ | 3.68 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,214 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Buzoești | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 41 ‰ | 258 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,573 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.9% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 1,803 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Buzoești | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 31.3 m³ | 42.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,076 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.19 km | 3.31 km | 4.05 km | ranked 810 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Buzoești | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.61 ‰ | 2.65 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,141 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.61 ‰ | 0.55 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 732 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.61 ‰ | 0.60 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 738 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Buzoești | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 63 ‰ | 160 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,674 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,630 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Buzoești
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 trade84 · 21.5%
- Transport and storage55 · 14.1%
- Manufacturing32 · 8.2%
- Administrative and support services32 · 8.2%
- Professional, scientific and technical27 · 6.9%
- Construction24 · 6.2%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing23 · 5.9%
- Accommodation and food services23 · 5.9%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)72 · 18.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)49 · 12.6%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines41 · 10.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities34 · 8.7%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services22 · 5.6%
- Food and beverage service activities22 · 5.6%
- Specialised construction activities20 · 5.1%
- Real estate activities20 · 5.1%
- Rental and leasing activities20 · 5.1%
- Office administration and business support activities17 · 4.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Buzoești?
Buzoești has 4,913 residents (2026), ranking 776 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Buzoești?
Buzoești covers 140.0 km², with a density of 35 people per km².
Is the population of Buzoești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Buzoești went from 5,655 to 4,913, a change of −13.1%.
Where is Buzoești?
Buzoești is in Argeș County. Latitude 44.604, longitude 24.919.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Buzoești?
In Buzoești, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 16.65 km (2025), ranking 271 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Buzoești?
In Buzoești, “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 19.7 ‰ (2025), ranking 335 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 13.0 ‰.
Which localities border Buzoești?
The nearest to Buzoești are Costești (8.0 km), Rociu (8.9 km), Ungheni (9.2 km), Stolnici (10 km), Suseni (13 km).