Bucoșnița: population and statistics
Bucoșnița has a population of 2,751 (2026) across 97.7 km², or 28.2 people per km². It ranks 1,753 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −1.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,751 residents
- 97.7 km²
- 28 people/km²
Key points
Among the 77 localities in Caraș-Severin County, Bucoșnița ranks No. 17 by population.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.36 ‰ in Bucoșnița, compared with an average of 0.71 ‰ in Caraș-Severin County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 0.5% in Bucoșnița, compared with an average of 1.8% in Caraș-Severin County and 2.0% nationally.
Bucoșnița: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (26 businesses).
Bucoșnița in numbers
Where is Bucoșnița?
Population of Bucoșnița over time
Bucoșnița had 2,795 residents in 2016 and 2,751 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,778 |
| 2022 | 2,767 |
| 2023 | 2,781 |
| 2024 | 2,781 |
| 2025 | 2,769 |
| 2026 | 2,751 |
Did you know?
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 13,682 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Buchin, 5.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Caransebeș (27,273 residents), 14 km away.
All indicators for Bucoșnița
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 | Bucoșnița | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.4 ‰ | 14.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,383 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.7 ‰ | 18.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,699 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.5 ‰ | 5.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,295 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.7 ‰ | 12.2 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,672 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bucoșnița | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.91 km | 5.12 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,071 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.36 ‰ | 0.71 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,285 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,209 | 140,490 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,038 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 439.5 ‰ | 476.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,162 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 55.0 m² | 54.5 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,052 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.36 ‰ | 0.58 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,705 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bucoșnița | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 22.5 ‰ | 38.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,194 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.18 ‰ | 2.08 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,510 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bucoșnița | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 52 ‰ | 182 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,151 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.5% | 1.8% | 2.3% | ranked 2,890 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Bucoșnița | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 33.4 m³ | 38.1 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 972 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.61 km | 3.18 km | 4.05 km | ranked 141 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Bucoșnița | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.36 ‰ | 1.92 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,148 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.36 ‰ | 0.53 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,992 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Bucoșnița | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 63 ‰ | 122 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,674 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,518 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Bucoșnița
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 trade30 · 19.5%
- Construction18 · 11.7%
- Manufacturing17 · 11.0%
- Transport and storage17 · 11.0%
- Administrative and support services15 · 9.7%
- Accommodation and food services10 · 6.5%
- Professional, scientific and technical10 · 6.5%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing7 · 4.5%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)26 · 16.9%
- Specialised construction activities17 · 11.0%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)16 · 10.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities13 · 8.4%
- Construction of buildings11 · 7.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines11 · 7.1%
- Food and beverage service activities10 · 6.5%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)7 · 4.5%
- Civil engineering7 · 4.5%
- Rental and leasing activities7 · 4.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bucoșnița?
Bucoșnița has 2,751 residents (2026), ranking 1,753 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Bucoșnița?
Bucoșnița covers 97.7 km², with a density of 28 people per km².
Is the population of Bucoșnița growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bucoșnița went from 2,795 to 2,751, a change of −1.6%.
Where is Bucoșnița?
Bucoșnița is in Caraș-Severin County. Latitude 45.294, longitude 22.206.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bucoșnița?
In Bucoșnița, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.36 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,285 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Bucoșnița?
In Bucoșnița, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 0.5% (2026), ranking 2,890 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Which localities border Bucoșnița?
The nearest to Bucoșnița are Buchin (5.2 km), Slatina-Timiș (8.0 km), Brebu Nou (9.4 km), Păltiniș (13 km), Caransebeș (14 km).