Buciumeni (Galați County): population and statistics
Buciumeni has a population of 2,236 (2026) across 42.4 km², or 52.7 people per km². It ranks 2,127 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −12.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,236 residents
- 42.4 km²
- 53 people/km²
Key points
Among the 65 localities in Galați County, Buciumeni ranks No. 47 by population.
Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.04 km in Buciumeni, compared with an average of 2.25 km in Galați County and 3.48 km nationally.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 741.9 ‰ in Buciumeni, compared with an average of 394.0 ‰ in Galați County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Buciumeni: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (19 businesses).
Buciumeni in numbers
Where is Buciumeni?
Population of Buciumeni over time
Buciumeni had 2,555 residents in 2016 and 2,236 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,420 |
| 2022 | 2,389 |
| 2023 | 2,346 |
| 2024 | 2,296 |
| 2025 | 2,256 |
| 2026 | 2,236 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Galați County for “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,944 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Brăhășești (10,009 residents), 5.1 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 | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.1 ‰ | 14.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,553 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.0 ‰ | 22.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 728 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.3 ‰ | 5.4 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 404 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.2 ‰ | 10.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,013 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Buciumeni | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.44 km | 4.70 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,655 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.89 ‰ | 1.49 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,753 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,659 | 240,604 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,316 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 741.9 ‰ | 394.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 186 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 62.2 m² | 49.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 491 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.45 ‰ | 1.36 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,600 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Buciumeni | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.04 km | 2.25 km | 6.17 km | ranked 1,004 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 2 m³ | 2,559 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 1,005 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Buciumeni | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 19.2 ‰ | 39.5 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,483 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.34 ‰ | 2.62 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,278 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Buciumeni | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 47 ‰ | 195 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,331 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 5.7% | 2.6% | 2.3% | ranked 577 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Buciumeni | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 17.4 m³ | 27.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,964 of 2,656 |
Education
| Indicator | Buciumeni | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 74 ‰ | 144 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,297 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.5 per 10,000 inh. | 2.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,057 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 trade26 · 26.0%
- Accommodation and food services14 · 14.0%
- Transport and storage12 · 12.0%
- Administrative and support services11 · 11.0%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing9 · 9.0%
- Manufacturing6 · 6.0%
- Construction6 · 6.0%
- Other service activities5 · 5.0%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)19 · 19.0%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)14 · 14.0%
- Food and beverage service activities14 · 14.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines10 · 10.0%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services8 · 8.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities8 · 8.0%
- Specialised construction activities6 · 6.0%
- Construction of buildings5 · 5.0%
- Rental and leasing activities4 · 4.0%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities4 · 4.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Buciumeni?
Buciumeni has 2,236 residents (2026), ranking 2,127 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Buciumeni?
Buciumeni covers 42.4 km², with a density of 53 people per km².
Is the population of Buciumeni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Buciumeni went from 2,555 to 2,236, a change of −12.5%.
Where is Buciumeni?
Buciumeni is in Galați County. Latitude 46.008, longitude 27.324.
Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Buciumeni?
In Buciumeni, “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.04 km (2025), ranking 1,004 of 1,006 localities; the national median is 6.17 km.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Buciumeni?
In Buciumeni, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 741.9 ‰ (2025), ranking 186 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Which localities border Buciumeni?
The nearest to Buciumeni are Brăhășești (5.1 km), Poiana (5.4 km), Țepu (6.3 km), Gohor (7.9 km), Nicorești (8.9 km).