Buntești: population and statistics
Buntești has a population of 4,095 (2026) across 72.2 km², or 56.7 people per km². It ranks 1,042 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −8.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,095 residents
- 72.2 km²
- 57 people/km²
Key points
Among the 101 localities in Bihor County, Buntești ranks No. 29 by population.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.24 ‰ in Buntești, compared with an average of 2.94 ‰ in Bihor County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 63.5 ‰ in Buntești, compared with an average of 69.8 ‰ in Bihor County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Buntești: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (102 businesses).
Buntești in numbers
Where is Buntești?
Population of Buntești over time
Buntești had 4,457 residents in 2016 and 4,095 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,308 |
| 2022 | 4,270 |
| 2023 | 4,195 |
| 2024 | 4,145 |
| 2025 | 4,119 |
| 2026 | 4,095 |
Did you know?
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,111 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Drăgănești, 5.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Ștei (6,286 residents), 8.0 km away.
All indicators for Buntești
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 | Buntești | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.5 ‰ | 17.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,569 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.2 ‰ | 16.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,777 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.3 ‰ | 8.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,881 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.5 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,719 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Buntești | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.59 km | 6.40 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,383 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.24 ‰ | 2.94 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,383 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,632 | 303,393 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,355 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 398.5 ‰ | 499.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,681 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 73.7 m² | 50.2 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 93 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Buntești | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 63.5 ‰ | 69.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 242 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 5.13 ‰ | 4.52 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 254 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Buntești | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 122 ‰ | 282 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 777 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.6% | 1.4% | 2.3% | ranked 2,001 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Buntești | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.2 nights | 3.2 | 0.4 | ranked 741 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 84 ‰ | 1,269 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 854 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.4 ‰ | 38.4 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,087 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Buntești | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 28.6 m³ | 41.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,224 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Buntești | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.49 ‰ | 4.34 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,533 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.49 ‰ | 0.72 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,219 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.73 ‰ | 1.14 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 508 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Buntești | Bihor County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 72 ‰ | 183 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,393 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,329 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Buntești
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 trade149 · 22.6%
- Manufacturing102 · 15.5%
- Transport and storage90 · 13.6%
- Construction65 · 9.8%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing62 · 9.4%
- Administrative and support services58 · 8.8%
- Accommodation and food services40 · 6.1%
- Professional, scientific and technical21 · 3.2%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)102 · 15.5%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)97 · 14.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines81 · 12.3%
- Specialised construction activities60 · 9.1%
- Manufacture of food products49 · 7.4%
- Forestry and logging48 · 7.3%
- Construction of buildings47 · 7.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities42 · 6.4%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)35 · 5.3%
- Civil engineering35 · 5.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Buntești?
Buntești has 4,095 residents (2026), ranking 1,042 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Buntești?
Buntești covers 72.2 km², with a density of 57 people per km².
Is the population of Buntești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Buntești went from 4,457 to 4,095, a change of −8.1%.
Where is Buntești?
Buntești is in Bihor County. Latitude 46.612, longitude 22.467.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Buntești?
In Buntești, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.24 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,383 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Buntești?
In Buntești, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 63.5 ‰ (2026), ranking 242 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Which localities border Buntești?
The nearest to Buntești are Drăgănești (5.7 km), Budureasa (7.0 km), Ștei (8.0 km), Beiuș (9.9 km), Rieni (11 km).