Pucheni: population and statistics
Pucheni has a population of 1,542 (2026) across 35.5 km², or 43.5 people per km². It ranks 2,694 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −16.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,542 residents
- 35.5 km²
- 44 people/km²
Key points
Among the 89 localities in Dâmbovița County, Pucheni ranks No. 86 by population.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 8.4 ‰ in Pucheni, compared with an average of 16.8 ‰ in Dâmbovița County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Pucheni: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (12 businesses).
Pucheni in numbers
Where is Pucheni?
Population of Pucheni over time
Pucheni had 1,856 residents in 2016 and 1,542 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,671 |
| 2022 | 1,624 |
| 2023 | 1,597 |
| 2024 | 1,578 |
| 2025 | 1,572 |
| 2026 | 1,542 |
Did you know?
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- “Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,969 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Cetățeni (2,783 residents), 3.9 km away.
All indicators for Pucheni
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 | Pucheni | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.4 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,995 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.5 ‰ | 17.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,525 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.9 ‰ | 6.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,887 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.9 ‰ | 11.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,086 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Pucheni | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.75 km | 5.16 km | 7.67 km | ranked 455 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.65 ‰ | 2.77 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,003 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 970 | 226,358 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,498 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 629.1 ‰ | 453.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 477 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 56.9 m² | 52.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 877 of 3,163 |
Energy
| Indicator | Pucheni | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.77 km | 4.80 km | 6.17 km | ranked 542 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 42 m³ | 19,271 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 949 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Pucheni | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 20.1 ‰ | 40.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,415 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.24 ‰ | 3.13 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 796 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Pucheni | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 45 ‰ | 175 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,407 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.4% | 2.1% | 2.3% | ranked 1,101 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Pucheni | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 13.6 m³ | 30.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,195 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Pucheni | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.65 ‰ | 1.25 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,025 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.65 ‰ | 0.42 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 605 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Pucheni | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 53 ‰ | 142 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,916 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.5 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 483 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Pucheni
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 trade13 · 18.3%
- Transport and storage8 · 11.3%
- Manufacturing7 · 9.9%
- Construction7 · 9.9%
- Accommodation and food services6 · 8.5%
- Administrative and support services6 · 8.5%
- Information and communication5 · 7.0%
- Professional, scientific and technical5 · 7.0%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)12 · 16.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines8 · 11.3%
- Specialised construction activities7 · 9.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)6 · 8.5%
- Food and beverage service activities5 · 7.0%
- Information service activities5 · 7.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities4 · 5.6%
- Manufacture of food products3 · 4.2%
- Computer programming, consultancy and related activities3 · 4.2%
- Head offices and management consultancy3 · 4.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Pucheni?
Pucheni has 1,542 residents (2026), ranking 2,694 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Pucheni?
Pucheni covers 35.5 km², with a density of 44 people per km².
Is the population of Pucheni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Pucheni went from 1,856 to 1,542, a change of −16.9%.
Where is Pucheni?
Pucheni is in Dâmbovița County. Latitude 45.183, longitude 25.267.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Pucheni?
In Pucheni, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 8.4 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,995 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Pucheni?
In Pucheni, “Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 42 m³ (2025), ranking 949 of 1,023 localities; the national median is 269 m³.
Which localities border Pucheni?
The nearest to Pucheni are Cetățeni (3.9 km), Malu cu Flori (5.0 km), Bărbulețu (6.1 km), Văleni-Dâmbovița (6.8 km), Râu Alb (7.5 km).