Budacu de Jos: population and statistics
Budacu de Jos has a population of 3,481 (2026) across 60.6 km², or 57.5 people per km². It ranks 1,288 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +6.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,481 residents
- 60.6 km²
- 58 people/km²
Key points
Among the 62 localities in Bistrița-Năsăud County, Budacu de Jos ranks No. 23 by population.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 9.19 ‰ in Budacu de Jos, compared with an average of 2.26 ‰ in Bistrița-Năsăud County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: 9.8 ‰ in Budacu de Jos, compared with an average of 9.4 ‰ in Bistrița-Năsăud County and 11.1 ‰ nationally.
Budacu de Jos: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (58 businesses).
Budacu de Jos in numbers
Where is Budacu de Jos?
Population of Budacu de Jos over time
Budacu de Jos had 3,259 residents in 2016 and 3,481 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,362 |
| 2022 | 3,350 |
| 2023 | 3,371 |
| 2024 | 3,445 |
| 2025 | 3,492 |
| 2026 | 3,481 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Bistrița-Năsăud County for “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,485 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Bistrița (94,646 residents), 6.0 km away.
All indicators for Budacu de Jos
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 | Budacu de Jos | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.2 ‰ | 12.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,345 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.7 ‰ | 14.7 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,702 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.9 ‰ | 8.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,547 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.8 ‰ | 9.4 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,584 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Budacu de Jos | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.37 km | 5.45 km | 7.67 km | ranked 841 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.19 ‰ | 2.26 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 92 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,615 | 149,945 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,382 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 463.9 ‰ | 465.5 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,844 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 70.0 m² | 58.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 161 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.76 ‰ | 3.83 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 94 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Budacu de Jos | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 41.7 ‰ | 50.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 788 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.45 ‰ | 3.62 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 694 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Budacu de Jos | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 101 ‰ | 215 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,004 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.2% | 1.9% | 2.3% | ranked 2,276 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Budacu de Jos | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.4 nights | 0.7 | 0.4 | ranked 582 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 184 ‰ | 429 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 652 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.7 ‰ | 18.3 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 992 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Budacu de Jos | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 29.3 m³ | 31.0 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,171 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Budacu de Jos | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.57 ‰ | 1.67 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,258 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.57 ‰ | 0.45 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 870 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.29 ‰ | 0.74 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,744 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Budacu de Jos | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 71 ‰ | 158 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,435 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,997 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Budacu de Jos
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 trade77 · 22.0%
- Transport and storage40 · 11.4%
- Construction39 · 11.1%
- Manufacturing35 · 10.0%
- Administrative and support services28 · 8.0%
- Professional, scientific and technical26 · 7.4%
- Accommodation and food services24 · 6.9%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing17 · 4.9%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)58 · 16.6%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)43 · 12.3%
- Specialised construction activities36 · 10.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines30 · 8.6%
- Construction of buildings27 · 7.7%
- Food and beverage service activities20 · 5.7%
- Warehousing and transport support activities18 · 5.1%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services16 · 4.6%
- Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing16 · 4.6%
- Civil engineering14 · 4.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Budacu de Jos?
Budacu de Jos has 3,481 residents (2026), ranking 1,288 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Budacu de Jos?
Budacu de Jos covers 60.6 km², with a density of 58 people per km².
Is the population of Budacu de Jos growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Budacu de Jos went from 3,259 to 3,481, a change of +6.8%.
Where is Budacu de Jos?
Budacu de Jos is in Bistrița-Năsăud County. Latitude 47.093, longitude 24.535.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Budacu de Jos?
In Budacu de Jos, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 9.19 ‰ (2025), ranking 92 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Budacu de Jos?
In Budacu de Jos, “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 9.8 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,584 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 13.0 ‰.
Which localities border Budacu de Jos?
The nearest to Budacu de Jos are Bistrița (6.0 km), Cetate (7.1 km), Mărișelu (7.7 km), Șieu (8.7 km), Șieu-Măgheruș (11 km).