Budești (Bistrița-Năsăud County): population and statistics
Budești has a population of 1,692 (2026) across 52.4 km², or 32.3 people per km². It ranks 2,593 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −13.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,692 residents
- 52.4 km²
- 32 people/km²
Key points
Among the 62 localities in Bistrița-Năsăud County, Budești ranks No. 52 by population.
Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants: 26.42 km in Budești, compared with an average of 5.97 km in Bistrița-Năsăud County and 3.48 km nationally.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 26.0 ‰ in Budești, compared with an average of 14.7 ‰ in Bistrița-Năsăud County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Budești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (12 businesses).
Budești in numbers
Where is Budești?
Population of Budești over time
Budești had 1,964 residents in 2016 and 1,692 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,806 |
| 2022 | 1,756 |
| 2023 | 1,741 |
| 2024 | 1,739 |
| 2025 | 1,731 |
| 2026 | 1,692 |
Did you know?
- “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,340 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Silivașu de Câmpie, 4.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Sărmașu (6,452 residents), 7.8 km away.
All indicators for Budești
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 | Budești | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.2 ‰ | 12.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,614 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 26.0 ‰ | 14.7 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 202 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.9 ‰ | 8.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 737 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.1 ‰ | 9.4 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 650 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Budești | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,060 | 149,945 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,325 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 626.5 ‰ | 465.5 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 491 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 51.2 m² | 58.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,461 of 3,163 |
Energy
| Indicator | Budești | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 26.42 km | 5.97 km | 6.17 km | ranked 10 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 294 m³ | 4,414 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 445 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Budești | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 12.4 ‰ | 50.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,948 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.59 ‰ | 3.62 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,856 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Budești | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 47 ‰ | 215 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,331 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.3% | 1.9% | 2.3% | ranked 2,207 of 3,163 |
Education
| Indicator | Budești | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 129 ‰ | 158 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 563 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 593 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Budești
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 trade13 · 26.5%
- Transport and storage8 · 16.3%
- Manufacturing5 · 10.2%
- Construction5 · 10.2%
- Accommodation and food services4 · 8.2%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing3 · 6.1%
- Professional, scientific and technical3 · 6.1%
- Administrative and support services3 · 6.1%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)12 · 24.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines6 · 12.2%
- Specialised construction activities5 · 10.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)5 · 10.2%
- Food and beverage service activities4 · 8.2%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services3 · 6.1%
- Manufacture of food products3 · 6.1%
- Construction of buildings3 · 6.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities3 · 6.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Budești?
Budești has 1,692 residents (2026), ranking 2,593 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Budești?
Budești covers 52.4 km², with a density of 32 people per km².
Is the population of Budești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Budești went from 1,964 to 1,692, a change of −13.8%.
Where is Budești?
Budești is in Bistrița-Năsăud County. Latitude 46.814, longitude 24.218.
Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Budești?
In Budești, “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 26.42 km (2025), ranking 10 of 1,006 localities; the national median is 6.17 km.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Budești?
In Budești, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 26.0 ‰ (2025), ranking 202 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Which localities border Budești?
The nearest to Budești are Silivașu de Câmpie (4.3 km), Cătina (6.9 km), Sărmașu (7.8 km), Cămărașu (8.6 km), Miceștii de Câmpie (8.7 km).