Buduslău: population and statistics
Buduslău has a population of 1,970 (2026) across 43.6 km², or 45.1 people per km². It ranks 2,351 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −4.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,970 residents
- 43.6 km²
- 45 people/km²
Key points
Among the 101 localities in Bihor County, Buduslău ranks No. 84 by population.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 6.6 ‰ in Buduslău, compared with an average of 17.5 ‰ in Bihor County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 35.8 m² in Buduslău, compared with an average of 50.2 m² in Bihor County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Buduslău: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (11 businesses).
Buduslău in numbers
Where is Buduslău?
Neighbouring localities
- Sălacea6.4 km · 3,020
- Marghita7.5 km · 16,304
- Petreu8.7 km · 3,082
- Tarcea9.3 km · 2,596
- Cherechiu11 km · 2,427
- Pir11 km · 1,520
- Abram13 km · 2,833
- Viișoara13 km · 1,251
All localities in Bihor County
Localities of similar size
Population of Buduslău over time
Buduslău had 2,072 residents in 2016 and 1,970 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,046 |
| 2022 | 2,035 |
| 2023 | 2,021 |
| 2024 | 1,998 |
| 2025 | 1,985 |
| 2026 | 1,970 |
Did you know?
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,112 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Sălacea (3,020 residents), 6.4 km away.
All indicators for Buduslău
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 | Buduslău | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.6 ‰ | 17.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 3,124 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.7 ‰ | 16.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,844 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.6 ‰ | 8.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,716 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.2 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,455 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Buduslău | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.88 km | 6.40 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,119 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 739 | 303,393 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,882 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 375.1 ‰ | 499.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,879 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 35.8 m² | 50.2 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,988 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Buduslău | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 12.7 ‰ | 69.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,926 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.51 ‰ | 4.52 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,910 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Buduslău | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 49 ‰ | 282 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,251 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 6.0% | 1.4% | 2.3% | ranked 538 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Buduslău | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 16.2 m³ | 41.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,052 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Buduslău | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.51 ‰ | 4.34 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,458 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.51 ‰ | 0.72 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,125 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.51 ‰ | 1.14 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 980 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Buduslău | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 118 ‰ | 183 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 750 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 828 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Buduslău
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 trade15 · 24.6%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing9 · 14.8%
- Manufacturing8 · 13.1%
- Transport and storage6 · 9.8%
- Administrative and support services6 · 9.8%
- Construction4 · 6.6%
- Professional, scientific and technical4 · 6.6%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)11 · 18.0%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)10 · 16.4%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services7 · 11.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines5 · 8.2%
- Manufacture of food products4 · 6.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities4 · 6.6%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities4 · 6.6%
- Office administration and business support activities4 · 6.6%
- Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products3 · 4.9%
- Construction of buildings3 · 4.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Buduslău?
Buduslău has 1,970 residents (2026), ranking 2,351 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Buduslău?
Buduslău covers 43.6 km², with a density of 45 people per km².
Is the population of Buduslău growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Buduslău went from 2,072 to 1,970, a change of −4.9%.
Where is Buduslău?
Buduslău is in Bihor County. Latitude 47.400, longitude 22.266.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Buduslău?
In Buduslău, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 6.6 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,124 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Buduslău?
In Buduslău, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 35.8 m² (2025), ranking 2,988 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Which localities border Buduslău?
The nearest to Buduslău are Sălacea (6.4 km), Marghita (7.5 km), Petreu (8.7 km), Tarcea (9.3 km), Cherechiu (11 km).