Bucecea: population and statistics
Bucecea has a population of 5,890 (2026) across 46.7 km², or 126 people per km². It ranks 591 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +8.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,890 residents
- 46.7 km²
- 126 people/km²
Key points
Among the 78 localities in Botoșani County, Bucecea ranks No. 15 by population.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 27.8 ‰ in Bucecea, compared with an average of 21.4 ‰ in Botoșani County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: 5.77 ‰ in Bucecea, compared with an average of 2.01 ‰ in Botoșani County and 3.20 ‰ nationally.
Bucecea: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (44 businesses).
Bucecea in numbers
Where is Bucecea?
Population of Bucecea over time
Bucecea had 5,419 residents in 2016 and 5,890 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,486 |
| 2022 | 5,410 |
| 2023 | 5,413 |
| 2024 | 5,428 |
| 2025 | 5,992 |
| 2026 | 5,890 |
Did you know?
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 92% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,536 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Hănțești, 6.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Mihai Eminescu (9,229 residents), 8.7 km away.
All indicators for Bucecea
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 | Bucecea | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.6 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,131 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 27.8 ‰ | 21.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 133 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.1 ‰ | 6.6 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,450 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.0 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,199 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bucecea | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.50 km | 4.53 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,344 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.38 ‰ | 1.50 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 775 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,225 | 200,320 | 10,177,161 | ranked 777 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 377.8 ‰ | 442.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,861 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 50.3 m² | 47.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,576 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.77 ‰ | 2.01 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 164 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Bucecea | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.19 km | 2.37 km | 6.17 km | ranked 722 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 282 m³ | 1,394 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 474 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bucecea | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 20.7 ‰ | 21.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,363 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.02 ‰ | 1.54 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,543 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bucecea | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 76 ‰ | 133 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,466 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.1% | 1.5% | 2.3% | ranked 2,352 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Bucecea | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 18.7 m³ | 20.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,874 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.27 km | 2.24 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,497 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Bucecea | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.34 ‰ | 1.60 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,242 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.34 ‰ | 0.36 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,097 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.68 ‰ | 0.71 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 585 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Bucecea | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 129 ‰ | 130 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 563 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.7 per 10,000 inh. | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,808 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Bucecea
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 trade70 · 25.4%
- Transport and storage33 · 12.0%
- Manufacturing31 · 11.2%
- Construction28 · 10.1%
- Professional, scientific and technical24 · 8.7%
- Administrative and support services18 · 6.5%
- Accommodation and food services16 · 5.8%
- Other service activities13 · 4.7%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)44 · 15.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)38 · 13.8%
- Specialised construction activities26 · 9.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines24 · 8.7%
- Construction of buildings20 · 7.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities17 · 6.2%
- Food and beverage service activities16 · 5.8%
- Manufacture of fabricated metal products12 · 4.3%
- Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing11 · 4.0%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services10 · 3.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bucecea?
Bucecea has 5,890 residents (2026), ranking 591 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Bucecea?
Bucecea covers 46.7 km², with a density of 126 people per km².
Is the population of Bucecea growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bucecea went from 5,419 to 5,890, a change of +8.7%.
Where is Bucecea?
Bucecea is in Botoșani County. Latitude 47.767, longitude 26.433.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bucecea?
In Bucecea, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 27.8 ‰ (2025), ranking 133 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bucecea?
In Bucecea, “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 5.77 ‰ (2025), ranking 164 of 1,926 localities; the national median is 1.30 ‰.
Which localities border Bucecea?
The nearest to Bucecea are Hănțești (6.0 km), Siminicea (6.1 km), Leorda (7.2 km), Mihai Eminescu (8.7 km), Vlădeni (9.3 km).