Târgu Bujor: population and statistics
Târgu Bujor has a population of 9,855 (2026) across 81.3 km², or 121 people per km². It ranks 271 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +33.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 9,855 residents
- 81.3 km²
- 121 people/km²
Key points
Among the 65 localities in Galați County, Târgu Bujor ranks No. 8 by population.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 1.0 in Târgu Bujor, compared with an average of 2.6 per 10,000 inh. in Galați County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 36.8 ‰ in Târgu Bujor, compared with an average of 22.6 ‰ in Galați County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Târgu Bujor: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (108 businesses).
Târgu Bujor in numbers
Where is Târgu Bujor?
Neighbouring localities
- Vârlezi6.4 km · 1,849
- Fârțănești7.8 km · 4,756
- Corni9.1 km · 1,949
- Băneasa9.4 km · 1,996
- Băleni10 km · 2,137
- Smulți13 km · 1,315
- Vlădești13 km · 2,234
- Cuca13 km · 1,908
All localities in Galați County
Localities of similar size
Population of Târgu Bujor over time
Târgu Bujor had 7,405 residents in 2016 and 9,855 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 7,607 |
| 2022 | 8,961 |
| 2023 | 10,176 |
| 2024 | 10,157 |
| 2025 | 10,113 |
| 2026 | 9,855 |
Did you know?
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 11,381 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Vârlezi, 6.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Tecuci (46,763 residents), 37 km away.
All indicators for Târgu Bujor
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 | Târgu Bujor | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.1 ‰ | 14.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,784 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 36.8 ‰ | 22.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 23 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.9 ‰ | 5.4 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,550 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.8 ‰ | 10.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,966 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Târgu Bujor | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.01 km | 4.70 km | 7.67 km | ranked 904 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.30 ‰ | 1.49 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,341 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 3,142 | 240,604 | 10,177,161 | ranked 419 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 318.8 ‰ | 394.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 3,104 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 51.2 m² | 49.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,461 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.10 ‰ | 1.36 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,901 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Târgu Bujor | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 23.1 ‰ | 39.5 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,146 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.91 ‰ | 2.62 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,623 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Târgu Bujor | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 98 ‰ | 195 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,057 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.8% | 2.6% | 2.3% | ranked 1,317 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Târgu Bujor | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 14.7 m³ | 27.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,132 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.74 km | 3.37 km | 4.05 km | ranked 697 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Târgu Bujor | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 2.03 ‰ | 2.21 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 245 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.41 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,714 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.30 ‰ | 0.72 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,696 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Târgu Bujor | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 119 ‰ | 144 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 729 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.0 per 10,000 inh. | 2.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 3,084 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Târgu Bujor
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 trade135 · 28.0%
- Transport and storage72 · 14.9%
- Manufacturing42 · 8.7%
- Accommodation and food services41 · 8.5%
- Construction36 · 7.5%
- Administrative and support services33 · 6.8%
- Other service activities30 · 6.2%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing25 · 5.2%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)108 · 22.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)64 · 13.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines62 · 12.8%
- Food and beverage service activities37 · 7.7%
- Warehousing and transport support activities32 · 6.6%
- Specialised construction activities31 · 6.4%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services24 · 5.0%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles18 · 3.7%
- Repair of computers and personal and household goods18 · 3.7%
- Rental and leasing activities17 · 3.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Târgu Bujor?
Târgu Bujor has 9,855 residents (2026), ranking 271 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Târgu Bujor?
Târgu Bujor covers 81.3 km², with a density of 121 people per km².
Is the population of Târgu Bujor growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Târgu Bujor went from 7,405 to 9,855, a change of +33.1%.
Where is Târgu Bujor?
Târgu Bujor is in Galați County. Latitude 45.867, longitude 27.900.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Târgu Bujor?
In Târgu Bujor, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.0 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 3,084 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Târgu Bujor?
In Târgu Bujor, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 36.8 ‰ (2025), ranking 23 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Which localities border Târgu Bujor?
The nearest to Târgu Bujor are Vârlezi (6.4 km), Fârțănești (7.8 km), Corni (9.1 km), Băneasa (9.4 km), Băleni (10 km).