Buhoci: population and statistics
Buhoci has a population of 5,015 (2026) across 51.1 km², or 98.1 people per km². It ranks 748 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −2.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,015 residents
- 51.1 km²
- 98 people/km²
Key points
Among the 93 localities in Bacău County, Buhoci ranks No. 37 by population.
Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.58 km in Buhoci, compared with an average of 3.26 km in Bacău County and 3.48 km nationally.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.00 ‰ in Buhoci, compared with an average of 0.42 ‰ in Bacău County and 1.08 ‰ nationally.
Buhoci: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (48 businesses).
Buhoci in numbers
Where is Buhoci?
Population of Buhoci over time
Buhoci had 5,164 residents in 2016 and 5,015 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,090 |
| 2022 | 5,070 |
| 2023 | 5,096 |
| 2024 | 5,057 |
| 2025 | 5,036 |
| 2026 | 5,015 |
Did you know?
- “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,157 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Letea Veche (8,081 residents), 5.4 km away.
All indicators for Buhoci
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 | Buhoci | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.5 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 834 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.1 ‰ | 20.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 713 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.6 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,716 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.4 ‰ | 11.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,065 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Buhoci | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.38 km | 3.43 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,951 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.80 ‰ | 1.28 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,841 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,184 | 296,898 | 10,177,161 | ranked 807 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 435.5 ‰ | 421.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,215 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 61.3 m² | 49.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 545 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.99 ‰ | 1.56 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 263 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Buhoci | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.58 km | 3.26 km | 6.17 km | ranked 980 of 1,006 |
Economy
| Indicator | Buhoci | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 21.5 ‰ | 34.3 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,298 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.80 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,716 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Buhoci | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 102 ‰ | 174 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 988 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.3% | 0.7% | 2.3% | ranked 3,029 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Buhoci | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.8 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,233 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Buhoci | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.39 km | 2.07 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,238 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Buhoci | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.40 ‰ | 1.61 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,963 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.40 ‰ | 0.34 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,772 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.00 ‰ | 0.42 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 2,127 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Buhoci | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 71 ‰ | 135 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,435 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.0 per 10,000 inh. | 2.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,630 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Buhoci
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 trade58 · 21.1%
- Transport and storage41 · 14.9%
- Construction29 · 10.5%
- Accommodation and food services23 · 8.4%
- Manufacturing20 · 7.3%
- Professional, scientific and technical20 · 7.3%
- Administrative and support services14 · 5.1%
- Information and communication12 · 4.4%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)48 · 17.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines32 · 11.6%
- Specialised construction activities28 · 10.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)27 · 9.8%
- Construction of buildings22 · 8.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities22 · 8.0%
- Food and beverage service activities22 · 8.0%
- Civil engineering14 · 5.1%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services10 · 3.6%
- Real estate activities10 · 3.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Buhoci?
Buhoci has 5,015 residents (2026), ranking 748 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Buhoci?
Buhoci covers 51.1 km², with a density of 98 people per km².
Is the population of Buhoci growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Buhoci went from 5,164 to 5,015, a change of −2.9%.
Where is Buhoci?
Buhoci is in Bacău County. Latitude 46.567, longitude 27.017.
Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Buhoci?
In Buhoci, “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.58 km (2025), ranking 980 of 1,006 localities; the national median is 6.17 km.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Buhoci?
In Buhoci, “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 Buhoci?
The nearest to Buhoci are Letea Veche (5.4 km), Ungureni (7.7 km), Traian (7.9 km), Bacău (7.9 km), Tamași (9.6 km).