Bucșani (Dâmbovița County): population and statistics
Bucșani has a population of 6,450 (2026) across 58.0 km², or 111 people per km². It ranks 496 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −7.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 6,450 residents
- 58.0 km²
- 111 people/km²
Key points
Among the 89 localities in Dâmbovița County, Bucșani ranks No. 18 by population.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 1.6 in Bucșani, compared with an average of 2.8 per 10,000 inh. in Dâmbovița County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 389.3 ‰ in Bucșani, compared with an average of 453.0 ‰ in Dâmbovița County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Bucșani: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (80 businesses).
Bucșani in numbers
Where is Bucșani?
Population of Bucșani over time
Bucșani had 6,932 residents in 2016 and 6,450 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,667 |
| 2022 | 6,591 |
| 2023 | 6,562 |
| 2024 | 6,536 |
| 2025 | 6,491 |
| 2026 | 6,450 |
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All indicators for Bucșani
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 | Bucșani | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.1 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,032 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.9 ‰ | 17.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,176 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.6 ‰ | 6.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,209 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.0 ‰ | 11.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,295 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bucșani | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.02 km | 5.16 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,762 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.64 ‰ | 2.77 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 671 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,511 | 226,358 | 10,177,161 | ranked 623 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 389.3 ‰ | 453.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,765 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 58.6 m² | 52.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 733 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.09 ‰ | 2.09 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,081 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Bucșani | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.42 km | 4.80 km | 6.17 km | ranked 470 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 337 m³ | 19,271 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 360 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bucșani | 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) | 3.72 ‰ | 3.13 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 595 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bucșani | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 47 ‰ | 175 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,331 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.0% | 2.1% | 2.3% | ranked 1,732 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Bucșani | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 24.0 m³ | 30.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,519 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Bucșani | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.62 ‰ | 1.25 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,111 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.47 ‰ | 0.42 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,343 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.47 ‰ | 0.72 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,097 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Bucșani | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 86 ‰ | 142 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,789 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.6 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,871 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Bucșani
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 trade102 · 22.6%
- Transport and storage63 · 14.0%
- Manufacturing43 · 9.5%
- Administrative and support services43 · 9.5%
- Construction38 · 8.4%
- Accommodation and food services32 · 7.1%
- Other service activities28 · 6.2%
- Professional, scientific and technical24 · 5.3%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)80 · 17.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)61 · 13.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines60 · 13.3%
- Specialised construction activities34 · 7.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities33 · 7.3%
- Food and beverage service activities29 · 6.4%
- Construction of buildings23 · 5.1%
- Office administration and business support activities21 · 4.7%
- Repair of computers and personal and household goods21 · 4.7%
- Rental and leasing activities20 · 4.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bucșani?
Bucșani has 6,450 residents (2026), ranking 496 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Bucșani?
Bucșani covers 58.0 km², with a density of 111 people per km².
Is the population of Bucșani growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bucșani went from 6,932 to 6,450, a change of −7.0%.
Where is Bucșani?
Bucșani is in Dâmbovița County. Latitude 44.867, longitude 25.650.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bucșani?
In Bucșani, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.6 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 2,871 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bucșani?
In Bucșani, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 389.3 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,765 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Which localities border Bucșani?
The nearest to Bucșani are Băleni (5.3 km), Comișani (5.6 km), I.L. Caragiale (8.3 km), Vlădeni (10 km), Dobra (10 km).