Buciumeni (Dâmbovița County): population and statistics
Buciumeni has a population of 4,021 (2026) across 28.3 km², or 142 people per km². It ranks 1,073 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −11.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,021 residents
- 28.3 km²
- 142 people/km²
Key points
Among the 89 localities in Dâmbovița County, Buciumeni ranks No. 48 by population.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.25 ‰ in Buciumeni, compared with an average of 1.25 ‰ in Dâmbovița County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 55 ‰ in Buciumeni, compared with an average of 142 ‰ in Dâmbovița County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Buciumeni: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (51 businesses).
Buciumeni in numbers
Where is Buciumeni?
Population of Buciumeni over time
Buciumeni had 4,530 residents in 2016 and 4,021 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,285 |
| 2022 | 4,225 |
| 2023 | 4,189 |
| 2024 | 4,125 |
| 2025 | 4,083 |
| 2026 | 4,021 |
Did you know?
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 92% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,969 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Fieni (6,879 residents), 4.0 km away.
All indicators for Buciumeni
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 | Buciumeni | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.4 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,383 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.9 ‰ | 17.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 741 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.5 ‰ | 6.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,693 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.2 ‰ | 11.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,812 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Buciumeni | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.01 km | 5.16 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,512 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.24 ‰ | 2.77 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,429 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,131 | 226,358 | 10,177,161 | ranked 844 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 530.0 ‰ | 453.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,097 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 54.9 m² | 52.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,059 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.24 ‰ | 2.09 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 990 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Buciumeni | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.10 km | 4.80 km | 6.17 km | ranked 727 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 194 m³ | 19,271 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 668 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Buciumeni | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 27.6 ‰ | 40.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,729 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.99 ‰ | 3.13 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,669 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Buciumeni | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 55 ‰ | 175 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,036 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.5% | 2.1% | 2.3% | ranked 2,069 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Buciumeni | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.6 nights | 1.0 | 0.4 | ranked 464 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 282 ‰ | 407 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 535 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.4 ‰ | 14.3 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 663 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Buciumeni | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 27.9 m³ | 30.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,274 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Buciumeni | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.25 ‰ | 1.25 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,599 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.25 ‰ | 0.42 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,518 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.50 ‰ | 0.72 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,007 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Buciumeni | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 55 ‰ | 142 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,876 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.5 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,272 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Buciumeni
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 trade63 · 21.5%
- Transport and storage48 · 16.4%
- Construction31 · 10.6%
- Manufacturing29 · 9.9%
- Administrative and support services27 · 9.2%
- Accommodation and food services24 · 8.2%
- Professional, scientific and technical13 · 4.4%
- Other service activities12 · 4.1%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)51 · 17.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)40 · 13.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines39 · 13.3%
- Specialised construction activities26 · 8.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities22 · 7.5%
- Food and beverage service activities22 · 7.5%
- Construction of buildings18 · 6.1%
- Office administration and business support activities15 · 5.1%
- Accommodation10 · 3.4%
- Rental and leasing activities10 · 3.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Buciumeni?
Buciumeni has 4,021 residents (2026), ranking 1,073 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Buciumeni?
Buciumeni covers 28.3 km², with a density of 142 people per km².
Is the population of Buciumeni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Buciumeni went from 4,530 to 4,021, a change of −11.2%.
Where is Buciumeni?
Buciumeni is in Dâmbovița County. Latitude 45.150, longitude 25.450.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Buciumeni?
In Buciumeni, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.25 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,599 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Buciumeni?
In Buciumeni, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 55 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,876 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Which localities border Buciumeni?
The nearest to Buciumeni are Fieni (4.0 km), Bezdead (5.2 km), Pietroșița (5.5 km), Moțăieni (6.1 km), Runcu (6.4 km).