Bunești (Brașov County): population and statistics
Bunești has a population of 2,980 (2026) across 143.4 km², or 20.8 people per km². It ranks 1,620 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +10.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,980 residents
- 143.4 km²
- 21 people/km²
Key points
Among the 58 localities in Brașov County, Bunești ranks No. 38 by population.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 16.4 ‰ in Bunești, compared with an average of 7.3 ‰ in Brașov County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 92.3 m³ in Bunești, compared with an average of 49.2 m³ in Brașov County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Bunești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (44 businesses).
Bunești in numbers
Where is Bunești?
Neighbouring localities
- Saschiz9.4 km · 2,192
- Jibert12 km · 2,768
- Vânători12 km · 4,440
- Dârjiu14 km · 1,010
- Rupea15 km · 5,721
- Brădeni16 km · 1,701
- Cața17 km · 2,717
- Porumbeni18 km · 1,978
All localities in Brașov County
Localities of similar size
Population of Bunești over time
Bunești had 2,692 residents in 2016 and 2,980 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,882 |
| 2022 | 2,905 |
| 2023 | 2,942 |
| 2024 | 2,968 |
| 2025 | 2,967 |
| 2026 | 2,980 |
Did you know?
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 20,091 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Saschiz, 9.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Rupea (5,721 residents), 15 km away.
All indicators for Bunești
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 | Bunești | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.1 ‰ | 21.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,635 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.8 ‰ | 17.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,430 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.4 ‰ | 7.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 31 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.0 ‰ | 9.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 3,105 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bunești | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.28 km | 4.13 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,458 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.34 ‰ | 2.30 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,303 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,339 | 303,112 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,812 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 449.3 ‰ | 469.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,027 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 62.6 m² | 51.0 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 463 of 3,163 |
Energy
| Indicator | Bunești | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.64 km | 3.26 km | 6.17 km | ranked 940 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 49 m³ | 18,473 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 941 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bunești | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 32.2 ‰ | 68.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,372 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.01 ‰ | 4.06 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,651 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bunești | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 49 ‰ | 289 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,251 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 9.9% | 2.0% | 2.3% | ranked 224 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Bunești | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 4.6 nights | 4.5 | 0.4 | ranked 107 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2,490 ‰ | 2,372 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 89 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 64.1 ‰ | 58.6 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 172 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Bunești | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 92.3 m³ | 49.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 85 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.58 km | 2.80 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,423 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Bunești | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.34 ‰ | 3.57 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,242 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.34 ‰ | 0.63 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,097 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.34 ‰ | 1.22 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,547 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Bunești | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 152 ‰ | 183 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 325 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,642 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Bunești
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 trade55 · 20.3%
- Accommodation and food services39 · 14.4%
- Manufacturing28 · 10.3%
- Administrative and support services26 · 9.6%
- Professional, scientific and technical22 · 8.1%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation21 · 7.7%
- Construction18 · 6.6%
- Transport and storage18 · 6.6%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)44 · 16.2%
- Food and beverage service activities31 · 11.4%
- Accommodation25 · 9.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)23 · 8.5%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities20 · 7.4%
- Manufacture of food products18 · 6.6%
- Specialised construction activities15 · 5.5%
- Construction of buildings14 · 5.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines14 · 5.2%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services13 · 4.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bunești?
Bunești has 2,980 residents (2026), ranking 1,620 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Bunești?
Bunești covers 143.4 km², with a density of 21 people per km².
Is the population of Bunești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bunești went from 2,692 to 2,980, a change of +10.7%.
Where is Bunești?
Bunești is in Brașov County. Latitude 46.107, longitude 25.061.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bunești?
In Bunești, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 16.4 ‰ (2025), ranking 31 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Bunești?
In Bunești, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 92.3 m³ (2025), ranking 85 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Which localities border Bunești?
The nearest to Bunești are Saschiz (9.4 km), Jibert (12 km), Vânători (12 km), Dârjiu (14 km), Rupea (15 km).