Budila: population and statistics
Budila has a population of 5,511 (2026) across 61.0 km², or 90.4 people per km². It ranks 639 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +19.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,511 residents
- 61.0 km²
- 90 people/km²
Key points
Among the 58 localities in Brașov County, Budila ranks No. 17 by population.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 22.5 ‰ in Budila, compared with an average of 7.3 ‰ in Brașov County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 197 ‰ in Budila, compared with an average of 183 ‰ in Brașov County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Budila: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (37 businesses).
Budila in numbers
Where is Budila?
Population of Budila over time
Budila had 4,614 residents in 2016 and 5,511 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,041 |
| 2022 | 5,145 |
| 2023 | 5,262 |
| 2024 | 5,359 |
| 2025 | 5,455 |
| 2026 | 5,511 |
Did you know?
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,542 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Tărlungeni (14,812 residents), 6.3 km away.
All indicators for Budila
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 | Budila | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.0 ‰ | 21.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 3,133 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.3 ‰ | 17.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,759 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.5 ‰ | 7.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 7 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.1 ‰ | 9.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 3,033 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Budila | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.27 km | 4.13 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,399 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.54 ‰ | 2.30 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,111 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,903 | 303,112 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,056 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 345.3 ‰ | 469.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 3,038 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 50.6 m² | 51.0 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,538 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Budila | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 11.6 ‰ | 68.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,981 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.27 ‰ | 4.06 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,339 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Budila | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 37 ‰ | 289 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,708 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 11.3% | 2.0% | 2.3% | ranked 162 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Budila | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.6 ‰ | 58.6 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,168 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Budila | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 57.0 m³ | 49.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 304 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Budila | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.36 ‰ | 3.57 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,148 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.36 ‰ | 0.63 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,992 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.18 ‰ | 1.22 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 2,034 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Budila | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 197 ‰ | 183 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 123 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,518 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Budila
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 trade44 · 26.3%
- Transport and storage23 · 13.8%
- Manufacturing22 · 13.2%
- Construction21 · 12.6%
- Administrative and support services14 · 8.4%
- Accommodation and food services11 · 6.6%
- Other service activities10 · 6.0%
- Real estate7 · 4.2%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)37 · 22.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines18 · 10.8%
- Specialised construction activities17 · 10.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)16 · 9.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities13 · 7.8%
- Construction of buildings11 · 6.6%
- Food and beverage service activities11 · 6.6%
- Manufacture of food products8 · 4.8%
- Civil engineering8 · 4.8%
- Rental and leasing activities8 · 4.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Budila?
Budila has 5,511 residents (2026), ranking 639 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Budila?
Budila covers 61.0 km², with a density of 90 people per km².
Is the population of Budila growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Budila went from 4,614 to 5,511, a change of +19.4%.
Where is Budila?
Budila is in Brașov County. Latitude 45.641, longitude 25.840.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Budila?
In Budila, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 22.5 ‰ (2025), ranking 7 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Budila?
In Budila, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 197 ‰ (2025), ranking 123 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Which localities border Budila?
The nearest to Budila are Tărlungeni (6.3 km), Teliu (6.5 km), Prejmer (10 km), Dobârlău (11 km), Săcele (12 km).