Brusturoasa: population and statistics
Brusturoasa has a population of 3,177 (2026) across 109.9 km², or 28.9 people per km². It ranks 1,462 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −9.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,177 residents
- 109.9 km²
- 29 people/km²
Key points
Among the 93 localities in Bacău County, Brusturoasa ranks No. 66 by population.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.00 ‰ in Brusturoasa, compared with an average of 0.42 ‰ in Bacău County and 1.08 ‰ nationally.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.31 ‰ in Brusturoasa, compared with an average of 1.28 ‰ in Bacău County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
Brusturoasa: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (30 businesses).
Brusturoasa in numbers
Where is Brusturoasa?
Population of Brusturoasa over time
Brusturoasa had 3,511 residents in 2016 and 3,177 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,365 |
| 2022 | 3,305 |
| 2023 | 3,274 |
| 2024 | 3,238 |
| 2025 | 3,200 |
| 2026 | 3,177 |
Did you know?
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 15,387 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Agăș (5,622 residents), 3.9 km away.
All indicators for Brusturoasa
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 | Brusturoasa | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.3 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,406 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.5 ‰ | 20.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,528 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.5 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 875 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.4 ‰ | 11.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 964 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Brusturoasa | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.31 ‰ | 1.28 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,334 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,394 | 296,898 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,709 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 438.8 ‰ | 421.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,173 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 55.5 m² | 49.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,006 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Brusturoasa | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 15.7 ‰ | 34.3 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,763 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.94 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,606 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Brusturoasa | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 48 ‰ | 174 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,294 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.7% | 0.7% | 2.3% | ranked 1,928 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Brusturoasa | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.31 ‰ | 1.61 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,378 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.31 ‰ | 0.34 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,257 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.00 ‰ | 0.42 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 2,127 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Brusturoasa | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 91 ‰ | 135 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,569 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.1 per 10,000 inh. | 2.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,857 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Brusturoasa
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 trade39 · 27.5%
- Transport and storage19 · 13.4%
- Manufacturing15 · 10.6%
- Other service activities11 · 7.7%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing9 · 6.3%
- Accommodation and food services9 · 6.3%
- Construction8 · 5.6%
- Professional, scientific and technical8 · 5.6%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)30 · 21.1%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)25 · 17.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities11 · 7.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines10 · 7.0%
- Food and beverage service activities9 · 6.3%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)8 · 5.6%
- Repair of computers and personal and household goods8 · 5.6%
- Specialised construction activities7 · 4.9%
- Forestry and logging6 · 4.2%
- Civil engineering6 · 4.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Brusturoasa?
Brusturoasa has 3,177 residents (2026), ranking 1,462 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Brusturoasa?
Brusturoasa covers 109.9 km², with a density of 29 people per km².
Is the population of Brusturoasa growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Brusturoasa went from 3,511 to 3,177, a change of −9.5%.
Where is Brusturoasa?
Brusturoasa is in Bacău County. Latitude 46.517, longitude 26.200.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Brusturoasa?
In Brusturoasa, “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.00 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,127 of 2,248 localities; the national median is 0.47 ‰.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Brusturoasa?
In Brusturoasa, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.31 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,334 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
Which localities border Brusturoasa?
The nearest to Brusturoasa are Agăș (3.9 km), Palanca (6.6 km), Asău (12 km), Ghimeș-Făget (13 km), Lunca de Jos (17 km).