Buciumi (Bacău County): population and statistics
Buciumi has a population of 3,337 (2026) across 28.2 km², or 118 people per km². It ranks 1,374 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +2.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,337 residents
- 28.2 km²
- 118 people/km²
Key points
Among the 93 localities in Bacău County, Buciumi ranks No. 61 by population.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 15.9 ‰ in Buciumi, compared with an average of 6.2 ‰ in Bacău County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.00 ‰ in Buciumi, compared with an average of 0.42 ‰ in Bacău County and 1.08 ‰ nationally.
Buciumi: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (25 businesses).
Buciumi in numbers
Where is Buciumi?
Population of Buciumi over time
Buciumi had 3,244 residents in 2016 and 3,337 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,245 |
| 2022 | 3,262 |
| 2023 | 3,245 |
| 2024 | 3,248 |
| 2025 | 3,292 |
| 2026 | 3,337 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Bacău County for “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”.
- Number 1 in Bacău County for “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,957 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Cașin, 2.6 km away.
All indicators for Buciumi
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 | Buciumi | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.8 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 580 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) | 15.9 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 40 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.3 ‰ | 11.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,775 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Buciumi | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.71 km | 3.43 km | 7.67 km | ranked 951 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.20 ‰ | 1.28 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,465 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,276 | 296,898 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,926 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 382.4 ‰ | 421.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,827 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 52.1 m² | 49.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,358 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.30 ‰ | 1.56 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,765 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Buciumi | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 17.1 ‰ | 34.3 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,668 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.80 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,850 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Buciumi | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 59 ‰ | 174 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,910 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 10.8% | 0.7% | 2.3% | ranked 184 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Buciumi | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 9.0 m³ | 25.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,416 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.86 km | 2.07 km | 4.05 km | ranked 408 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Buciumi | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.30 ‰ | 1.61 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,423 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.30 ‰ | 0.34 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,311 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.00 ‰ | 0.42 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 2,127 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Buciumi | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 110 ‰ | 135 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 945 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.0 per 10,000 inh. | 2.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,916 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Buciumi
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 trade32 · 22.7%
- Transport and storage20 · 14.2%
- Construction19 · 13.5%
- Administrative and support services16 · 11.3%
- Manufacturing13 · 9.2%
- Professional, scientific and technical10 · 7.1%
- Accommodation and food services7 · 5.0%
- Real estate5 · 3.5%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)25 · 17.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)20 · 14.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines19 · 13.5%
- Specialised construction activities18 · 12.8%
- Construction of buildings14 · 9.9%
- Civil engineering8 · 5.7%
- Manufacture of fabricated metal products7 · 5.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities7 · 5.0%
- Food and beverage service activities6 · 4.3%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities6 · 4.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Buciumi?
Buciumi has 3,337 residents (2026), ranking 1,374 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Buciumi?
Buciumi covers 28.2 km², with a density of 118 people per km².
Is the population of Buciumi growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Buciumi went from 3,244 to 3,337, a change of +2.9%.
Where is Buciumi?
Buciumi is in Bacău County. Latitude 46.200, longitude 26.783.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Buciumi?
In Buciumi, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 15.9 ‰ (2025), ranking 40 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Buciumi?
In Buciumi, “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.00 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,127 of 2,248 localities; the national median is 0.47 ‰.
Which localities border Buciumi?
The nearest to Buciumi are Cașin (2.6 km), Onești (5.7 km), Ștefan cel Mare (6.5 km), Bogdănești (7.9 km), Mănăstirea Cașin (8.9 km).