Budureasa: population and statistics
Budureasa has a population of 2,704 (2026) across 318.2 km², or 8.5 people per km². It ranks 1,779 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is stable: 0.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,704 residents
- 318.2 km²
- 8 people/km²
Key points
Among the 101 localities in Bihor County, Budureasa ranks No. 59 by population.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 8.9 ‰ in Budureasa, compared with an average of 16.6 ‰ in Bihor County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 12.4% in Budureasa, compared with an average of 1.4% in Bihor County and 2.0% nationally.
Budureasa: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (40 businesses).
Budureasa in numbers
Where is Budureasa?
Neighbouring localities
- Curățele4.8 km · 2,262
- Buntești7.0 km · 4,095
- Drăgănești8.6 km · 2,874
- Beiuș11 km · 10,345
- Remetea13 km · 2,864
- Căbești14 km · 1,684
- Ștei15 km · 6,286
- Pietroasa16 km · 2,972
All localities in Bihor County
Localities of similar size
Population of Budureasa over time
Budureasa had 2,704 residents in 2016 and 2,704 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,739 |
| 2022 | 2,715 |
| 2023 | 2,701 |
| 2024 | 2,698 |
| 2025 | 2,693 |
| 2026 | 2,704 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Bihor County for “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”.
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 44,564 football pitches.
- Its population density is 10.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Curățele, 4.8 km away.
All indicators for Budureasa
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 | Budureasa | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.8 ‰ | 17.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,508 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.9 ‰ | 16.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 3,080 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.5 ‰ | 8.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 217 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.5 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,038 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Budureasa | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.43 km | 6.40 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,004 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 969 | 303,393 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,501 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 358.4 ‰ | 499.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,976 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 56.4 m² | 50.2 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 913 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Budureasa | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 42.2 ‰ | 69.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 764 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 5.18 ‰ | 4.52 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 249 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Budureasa | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 80 ‰ | 282 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,366 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 12.4% | 1.4% | 2.3% | ranked 125 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Budureasa | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 4.4 nights | 3.2 | 0.4 | ranked 111 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2,334 ‰ | 1,269 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 102 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 138.3 ‰ | 38.4 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 83 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Budureasa | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 24.8 m³ | 41.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,466 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Budureasa | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.74 ‰ | 4.34 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 810 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.74 ‰ | 0.72 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 398 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Budureasa | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 113 ‰ | 183 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 869 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,472 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Budureasa
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 trade53 · 17.7%
- Manufacturing34 · 11.3%
- Accommodation and food services28 · 9.3%
- Administrative and support services28 · 9.3%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing26 · 8.7%
- Transport and storage25 · 8.3%
- Professional, scientific and technical25 · 8.3%
- Construction23 · 7.7%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)40 · 13.3%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)28 · 9.3%
- Food and beverage service activities23 · 7.7%
- Specialised construction activities21 · 7.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines20 · 6.7%
- Forestry and logging19 · 6.3%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services16 · 5.3%
- Manufacture of food products15 · 5.0%
- Construction of buildings15 · 5.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities15 · 5.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Budureasa?
Budureasa has 2,704 residents (2026), ranking 1,779 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Budureasa?
Budureasa covers 318.2 km², with a density of 8 people per km².
Is the population of Budureasa growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Budureasa went from 2,704 to 2,704, a change of 0.0%.
Where is Budureasa?
Budureasa is in Bihor County. Latitude 46.672, longitude 22.496.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Budureasa?
In Budureasa, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 8.9 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,080 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Budureasa?
In Budureasa, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 12.4% (2026), ranking 125 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Which localities border Budureasa?
The nearest to Budureasa are Curățele (4.8 km), Buntești (7.0 km), Drăgănești (8.6 km), Beiuș (11 km), Remetea (13 km).