Bărbulețu: population and statistics
Bărbulețu has a population of 1,937 (2026) across 24.2 km², or 79.9 people per km². It ranks 2,379 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −12.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,937 residents
- 24.2 km²
- 80 people/km²
Key points
Among the 89 localities in Dâmbovița County, Bărbulețu ranks No. 82 by population.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.00 ‰ in Bărbulețu, compared with an average of 3.13 ‰ in Dâmbovița County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 693.9 ‰ in Bărbulețu, compared with an average of 453.0 ‰ in Dâmbovița County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Bărbulețu: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (15 businesses).
Bărbulețu in numbers
Where is Bărbulețu?
Population of Bărbulețu over time
Bărbulețu had 2,205 residents in 2016 and 1,937 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,097 |
| 2022 | 2,071 |
| 2023 | 2,040 |
| 2024 | 2,019 |
| 2025 | 1,968 |
| 2026 | 1,937 |
Did you know?
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,396 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Râu Alb, 4.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Vulcana-Băi (3,003 residents), 7.2 km away.
All indicators for Bărbulețu
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 | Bărbulețu | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.8 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,688 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.5 ‰ | 17.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,030 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.2 ‰ | 6.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,942 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.1 ‰ | 11.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 305 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bărbulețu | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.09 km | 5.16 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,074 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.61 ‰ | 2.77 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 434 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,344 | 226,358 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,802 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 693.9 ‰ | 453.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 278 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 39.3 m² | 52.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,772 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.58 ‰ | 2.09 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 472 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bărbulețu | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 19.1 ‰ | 40.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,488 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.00 ‰ | 3.13 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 3,005 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bărbulețu | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 63 ‰ | 175 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,792 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.3% | ranked 1,670 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Bărbulețu | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.2 nights | 1.0 | 0.4 | ranked 741 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 124 ‰ | 407 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 751 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.1 ‰ | 14.3 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,117 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Bărbulețu | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 10.3 m³ | 30.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,357 of 2,656 |
Education
| Indicator | Bărbulețu | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 84 ‰ | 142 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,875 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.2 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 793 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Bărbulețu
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 trade21 · 24.7%
- Transport and storage15 · 17.6%
- Construction11 · 12.9%
- Other service activities8 · 9.4%
- Accommodation and food services6 · 7.1%
- Education5 · 5.9%
- Professional, scientific and technical4 · 4.7%
- Administrative and support services4 · 4.7%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)15 · 17.6%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines15 · 17.6%
- Specialised construction activities11 · 12.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)9 · 10.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities8 · 9.4%
- Education5 · 5.9%
- Repair of computers and personal and household goods4 · 4.7%
- Other personal service activities4 · 4.7%
- Accommodation3 · 3.5%
- Food and beverage service activities3 · 3.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bărbulețu?
Bărbulețu has 1,937 residents (2026), ranking 2,379 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Bărbulețu?
Bărbulețu covers 24.2 km², with a density of 80 people per km².
Is the population of Bărbulețu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bărbulețu went from 2,205 to 1,937, a change of −12.2%.
Where is Bărbulețu?
Bărbulețu is in Dâmbovița County. Latitude 45.133, longitude 25.300.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bărbulețu?
In Bărbulețu, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.00 ‰ (2026), ranking 3,005 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bărbulețu?
In Bărbulețu, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 693.9 ‰ (2025), ranking 278 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Which localities border Bărbulețu?
The nearest to Bărbulețu are Râu Alb (4.3 km), Pietrari (4.4 km), Pucheni (6.1 km), Malu cu Flori (6.4 km), Vulcana-Băi (7.2 km).