Buchin: population and statistics
Buchin has a population of 2,006 (2026) across 88.5 km², or 22.7 people per km². It ranks 2,330 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −1.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,006 residents
- 88.5 km²
- 23 people/km²
Key points
Among the 77 localities in Caraș-Severin County, Buchin ranks No. 34 by population.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 1,141 ‰ in Buchin, compared with an average of 182 ‰ in Caraș-Severin County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Buchin: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (29 businesses).
Buchin in numbers
Where is Buchin?
Population of Buchin over time
Buchin had 2,033 residents in 2016 and 2,006 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,008 |
| 2022 | 1,987 |
| 2023 | 2,002 |
| 2024 | 2,012 |
| 2025 | 2,018 |
| 2026 | 2,006 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Caraș-Severin County for “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 12,388 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Bucoșnița, 5.2 km away.
All indicators for Buchin
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 | Buchin | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.9 ‰ | 14.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 660 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.9 ‰ | 18.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,400 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.5 ‰ | 5.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,970 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.5 ‰ | 12.2 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,176 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Buchin | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.23 km | 5.12 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,233 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.50 ‰ | 0.71 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,234 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 730 | 140,490 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,893 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 363.9 ‰ | 476.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,944 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 68.4 m² | 54.5 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 219 of 3,163 |
Energy
| Indicator | Buchin | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.60 km | 3.67 km | 6.17 km | ranked 979 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 0 m³ | 2,456 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 1,019 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Buchin | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 42.4 ‰ | 38.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 753 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.50 ‰ | 2.08 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,153 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Buchin | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1,141 ‰ | 182 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.6% | 1.8% | 2.3% | ranked 2,803 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Buchin | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.0 nights | 2.7 | 0.4 | ranked 1,070 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1 ‰ | 955 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 1,225 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.9 ‰ | 41.5 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 544 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Buchin | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 53.8 m³ | 38.1 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 348 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.52 km | 3.18 km | 4.05 km | ranked 264 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Buchin | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.50 ‰ | 1.92 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,496 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.50 ‰ | 0.53 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,171 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.50 ‰ | 0.89 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,007 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Buchin | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 38 ‰ | 122 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 3,070 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 867 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Buchin
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 trade40 · 16.5%
- Construction30 · 12.4%
- Accommodation and food services28 · 11.6%
- Transport and storage27 · 11.2%
- Manufacturing26 · 10.7%
- Administrative and support services25 · 10.3%
- Real estate9 · 3.7%
- Professional, scientific and technical9 · 3.7%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)29 · 12.0%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)29 · 12.0%
- Specialised construction activities28 · 11.6%
- Food and beverage service activities22 · 9.1%
- Construction of buildings19 · 7.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines19 · 7.9%
- Civil engineering17 · 7.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities16 · 6.6%
- Accommodation12 · 5.0%
- Manufacture of fabricated metal products11 · 4.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Buchin?
Buchin has 2,006 residents (2026), ranking 2,330 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Buchin?
Buchin covers 88.5 km², with a density of 23 people per km².
Is the population of Buchin growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Buchin went from 2,033 to 2,006, a change of −1.3%.
Where is Buchin?
Buchin is in Caraș-Severin County. Latitude 45.338, longitude 22.182.
Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Buchin?
In Buchin, “Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 0 m³ (2025), ranking 1,019 of 1,023 localities; the national median is 269 m³.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Buchin?
In Buchin, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1,141 ‰ (2024), ranking 2 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Which localities border Buchin?
The nearest to Buchin are Bucoșnița (5.2 km), Păltiniș (8.4 km), Caransebeș (9.8 km), Turnu Ruieni (12 km), Slatina-Timiș (13 km).