Buda: population and statistics
Buda has a population of 2,696 (2026) across 44.0 km², or 61.3 people per km². It ranks 1,780 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −12.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,696 residents
- 44.0 km²
- 61 people/km²
Key points
Among the 87 localities in Buzău County, Buda ranks No. 48 by population.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 2.23 km in Buda, compared with an average of 7.19 km in Buzău County and 4.84 km nationally.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 8.7% in Buda, compared with an average of 2.1% in Buzău County and 2.0% nationally.
Buda: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (42 businesses).
Buda in numbers
Where is Buda?
Population of Buda over time
Buda had 3,063 residents in 2016 and 2,696 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,908 |
| 2022 | 2,859 |
| 2023 | 2,817 |
| 2024 | 2,766 |
| 2025 | 2,733 |
| 2026 | 2,696 |
Did you know?
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,164 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Valea Salciei, 5.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Slobozia Bradului (10,847 residents), 12 km away.
All indicators for Buda
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 | Buda | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.7 ‰ | 15.4 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,428 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.7 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 977 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.4 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,312 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.3 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 371 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Buda | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.23 km | 7.19 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,570 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.74 ‰ | 1.70 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,913 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,511 | 213,362 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,519 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 560.5 ‰ | 494.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 844 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 66.6 m² | 51.0 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 267 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.37 ‰ | 1.38 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,700 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Buda | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 21.1 ‰ | 43.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,337 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.23 ‰ | 2.92 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,462 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Buda | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 58 ‰ | 205 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,945 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 8.7% | 2.1% | 2.3% | ranked 285 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Buda | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.74 ‰ | 0.73 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 496 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Buda | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 104 ‰ | 137 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,120 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,472 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Buda
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 · 24.0%
- Transport and storage38 · 20.8%
- Administrative and support services19 · 10.4%
- Other service activities15 · 8.2%
- Accommodation and food services13 · 7.1%
- Construction12 · 6.6%
- Manufacturing10 · 5.5%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing9 · 4.9%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)42 · 23.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines37 · 20.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)33 · 18.0%
- Office administration and business support activities15 · 8.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities14 · 7.7%
- Food and beverage service activities12 · 6.6%
- Specialised construction activities9 · 4.9%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities8 · 4.4%
- Other personal service activities8 · 4.4%
- Forestry and logging7 · 3.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Buda?
Buda has 2,696 residents (2026), ranking 1,780 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Buda?
Buda covers 44.0 km², with a density of 61 people per km².
Is the population of Buda growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Buda went from 3,063 to 2,696, a change of −12.0%.
Where is Buda?
Buda is in Buzău County. Latitude 45.500, longitude 26.900.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Buda?
In Buda, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 2.23 km (2025), ranking 2,570 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Buda?
In Buda, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 8.7% (2026), ranking 285 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Which localities border Buda?
The nearest to Buda are Valea Salciei (5.9 km), Chiojdeni (6.1 km), Pardoși (6.4 km), Dumitrești (7.9 km), Mărgăritești (9.6 km).