Bucovăț (Dolj County): population and statistics
Bucovăț has a population of 4,311 (2026) across 83.6 km², or 51.6 people per km². It ranks 953 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +3.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,311 residents
- 83.6 km²
- 52 people/km²
Key points
Among the 111 localities in Dolj County, Bucovăț ranks No. 28 by population.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 70.3 ‰ in Bucovăț, compared with an average of 55.2 ‰ in Dolj County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 3.02 ‰ in Bucovăț, compared with an average of 5.69 ‰ in Dolj County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Bucovăț: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (107 businesses).
Bucovăț in numbers
Where is Bucovăț?
Neighbouring localities
- Podari7.1 km · 7,063
- Breasta7.8 km · 4,640
- Țuglui10 km · 2,869
- Vârvoru de Jos10 km · 2,416
- Craiova10 km · 278,599
- Predești11 km · 1,984
- Ișalnița12 km · 4,359
- Malu Mare12 km · 9,537
Localities of similar size
Population of Bucovăț over time
Bucovăț had 4,160 residents in 2016 and 4,311 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,222 |
| 2022 | 4,185 |
| 2023 | 4,214 |
| 2024 | 4,260 |
| 2025 | 4,326 |
| 2026 | 4,311 |
Did you know?
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 11,706 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Podari (7,063 residents), 7.1 km away.
All indicators for Bucovăț
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 | Bucovăț | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.3 ‰ | 17.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,127 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.2 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,591 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.1 ‰ | 6.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,015 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.5 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,434 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bucovăț | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.84 km | 5.11 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,325 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.64 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 285 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,128 | 309,497 | 10,177,161 | ranked 846 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 493.6 ‰ | 469.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,485 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 50.0 m² | 51.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,611 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.16 ‰ | 2.46 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,033 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bucovăț | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 70.3 ‰ | 55.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 172 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 5.34 ‰ | 3.58 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 231 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bucovăț | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 92 ‰ | 215 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,135 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.9% | 5.0% | 2.3% | ranked 1,803 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Bucovăț | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 29.0 m³ | 29.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,190 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.06 km | 3.38 km | 4.05 km | ranked 846 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Bucovăț | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 3.02 ‰ | 5.69 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 164 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.46 ‰ | 0.65 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,395 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.93 ‰ | 1.39 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 282 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Bucovăț | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 65 ‰ | 172 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,617 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,418 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Bucovăț
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 trade153 · 22.5%
- Construction77 · 11.3%
- Professional, scientific and technical64 · 9.4%
- Transport and storage60 · 8.8%
- Administrative and support services55 · 8.1%
- Manufacturing53 · 7.8%
- Accommodation and food services44 · 6.5%
- Real estate37 · 5.4%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)107 · 15.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)82 · 12.1%
- Specialised construction activities69 · 10.2%
- Construction of buildings43 · 6.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines43 · 6.3%
- Food and beverage service activities41 · 6.0%
- Civil engineering37 · 5.4%
- Real estate activities37 · 5.4%
- Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing31 · 4.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities30 · 4.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bucovăț?
Bucovăț has 4,311 residents (2026), ranking 953 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Bucovăț?
Bucovăț covers 83.6 km², with a density of 52 people per km².
Is the population of Bucovăț growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bucovăț went from 4,160 to 4,311, a change of +3.6%.
Where is Bucovăț?
Bucovăț is in Dolj County. Latitude 44.281, longitude 23.707.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bucovăț?
In Bucovăț, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 70.3 ‰ (2026), ranking 172 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bucovăț?
In Bucovăț, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 3.02 ‰ (2024), ranking 164 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Which localities border Bucovăț?
The nearest to Bucovăț are Podari (7.1 km), Breasta (7.8 km), Țuglui (10 km), Vârvoru de Jos (10 km), Craiova (10 km).