Buhuși: population and statistics
Buhuși has a population of 21,134 (2026) across 39.4 km², or 537 people per km². It ranks 108 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +0.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 21,134 residents
- 39.4 km²
- 537 people/km²
Key points
Among the 93 localities in Bacău County, Buhuși ranks No. 5 by population.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 32.7 ‰ in Buhuși, compared with an average of 20.9 ‰ in Bacău County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.05 ‰ in Buhuși, compared with an average of 1.56 ‰ in Bacău County and 3.20 ‰ nationally.
Buhuși: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (230 businesses).
Buhuși in numbers
Where is Buhuși?
Population of Buhuși over time
Buhuși had 21,002 residents in 2016 and 21,134 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 23,085 |
| 2022 | 22,884 |
| 2023 | 22,654 |
| 2024 | 22,315 |
| 2025 | 21,704 |
| 2026 | 21,134 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Bacău County for “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,511 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.9 times the national average.
- The nearest locality is Racova, 3.9 km away.
All indicators for Buhuși
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 | Buhuși | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.3 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,889 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 32.7 ‰ | 20.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 42 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.4 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,332 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.1 ‰ | 11.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,488 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Buhuși | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.38 km | 3.43 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,549 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.47 ‰ | 1.28 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,178 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 6,629 | 296,898 | 10,177,161 | ranked 160 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 313.7 ‰ | 421.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 3,111 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 46.1 m² | 49.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,095 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.05 ‰ | 1.56 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,906 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Buhuși | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.65 km | 3.26 km | 6.17 km | ranked 860 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 221 m³ | 5,702 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 601 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Buhuși | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 25.7 ‰ | 34.3 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,908 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.51 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,140 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Buhuși | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 146 ‰ | 174 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 610 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.8% | 0.7% | 2.3% | ranked 2,620 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Buhuși | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.0 nights | 0.8 | 0.4 | ranked 1,070 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1 ‰ | 411 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 1,225 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.9 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,307 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Buhuși | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 16.7 m³ | 25.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,015 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.19 km | 2.07 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,285 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Buhuși | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 2.84 ‰ | 1.61 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 178 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.28 ‰ | 0.34 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,414 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.28 ‰ | 0.42 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,777 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Buhuși | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 102 ‰ | 135 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,185 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.4 per 10,000 inh. | 2.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,964 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Buhuși
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 trade300 · 26.5%
- Transport and storage122 · 10.8%
- Manufacturing105 · 9.3%
- Construction100 · 8.8%
- Accommodation and food services100 · 8.8%
- Administrative and support services81 · 7.1%
- Professional, scientific and technical69 · 6.1%
- Real estate52 · 4.6%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)230 · 20.3%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)146 · 12.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines100 · 8.8%
- Food and beverage service activities97 · 8.6%
- Specialised construction activities92 · 8.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities70 · 6.2%
- Construction of buildings60 · 5.3%
- Real estate activities52 · 4.6%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles42 · 3.7%
- Manufacture of food products34 · 3.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Buhuși?
Buhuși has 21,134 residents (2026), ranking 108 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Buhuși?
Buhuși covers 39.4 km², with a density of 537 people per km².
Is the population of Buhuși growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Buhuși went from 21,002 to 21,134, a change of +0.6%.
Where is Buhuși?
Buhuși is in Bacău County. Latitude 46.715, longitude 26.704.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Buhuși?
In Buhuși, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 32.7 ‰ (2025), ranking 42 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Buhuși?
In Buhuși, “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.05 ‰ (2025), ranking 1,906 of 1,926 localities; the national median is 1.30 ‰.
Which localities border Buhuși?
The nearest to Buhuși are Racova (3.9 km), Blăgești (5.4 km), Costișa (6.3 km), Gârleni (9.1 km), Bahna (9.7 km).