Bulzești: population and statistics
Bulzești has a population of 1,156 (2026) across 63.9 km², or 18.1 people per km². It ranks 2,961 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −18.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,156 residents
- 63.9 km²
- 18 people/km²
Key points
Among the 111 localities in Dolj County, Bulzești ranks No. 103 by population.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 1,157 ‰ in Bulzești, compared with an average of 469.0 ‰ in Dolj County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.73 ‰ in Bulzești, compared with an average of 0.65 ‰ in Dolj County and 0.60 ‰ nationally.
Bulzești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (18 businesses).
Bulzești in numbers
Where is Bulzești?
Neighbouring localities
- Murgași5.2 km · 2,163
- Bălcești6.4 km · 4,925
- Dobrețu9.1 km · 1,080
- Făurești10 km · 1,485
- Diculești10 km · 1,906
- Laloșu11 km · 2,437
- Fărcaș12 km · 2,010
- Goiești12 km · 3,001
Localities of similar size
Population of Bulzești over time
Bulzești had 1,413 residents in 2016 and 1,156 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,280 |
| 2022 | 1,237 |
| 2023 | 1,224 |
| 2024 | 1,195 |
| 2025 | 1,185 |
| 2026 | 1,156 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,944 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Murgași (2,163 residents), 5.2 km away.
All indicators for Bulzești
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 | Bulzești | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.4 ‰ | 17.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,491 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.3 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,565 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.7 ‰ | 6.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 3,138 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 26.8 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 37 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bulzești | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,337 | 309,497 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,816 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1,157 ‰ | 469.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 16 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 42.3 m² | 51.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,518 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.73 ‰ | 2.46 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 747 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bulzești | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 38.1 ‰ | 55.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 952 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.46 ‰ | 3.58 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 686 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bulzești | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 39 ‰ | 215 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,641 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 8.7% | 5.0% | 2.3% | ranked 285 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Bulzești | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.73 ‰ | 5.69 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 282 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.73 ‰ | 0.65 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 20 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.87 ‰ | 1.39 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 343 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Bulzești | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 52 ‰ | 172 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,930 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 194 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Bulzești
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 storage11 · 12.9%
- Accommodation and food services9 · 10.6%
- Manufacturing7 · 8.2%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation6 · 7.1%
- Administrative and support services5 · 5.9%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing4 · 4.7%
- Construction4 · 4.7%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)18 · 21.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)11 · 12.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines10 · 11.8%
- Food and beverage service activities7 · 8.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities5 · 5.9%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities5 · 5.9%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services4 · 4.7%
- Manufacture of food products3 · 3.5%
- Construction of buildings3 · 3.5%
- Accommodation3 · 3.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bulzești?
Bulzești has 1,156 residents (2026), ranking 2,961 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Bulzești?
Bulzești covers 63.9 km², with a density of 18 people per km².
Is the population of Bulzești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bulzești went from 1,413 to 1,156, a change of −18.2%.
Where is Bulzești?
Bulzești is in Dolj County. Latitude 44.564, longitude 23.882.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bulzești?
In Bulzești, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1,157 ‰ (2025), ranking 16 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bulzești?
In Bulzești, “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.73 ‰ (2024), ranking 20 of 2,807 localities; the national median is 0.46 ‰.
Which localities border Bulzești?
The nearest to Bulzești are Murgași (5.2 km), Bălcești (6.4 km), Dobrețu (9.1 km), Făurești (10 km), Diculești (10 km).