Bucșani (Giurgiu County): population and statistics
Bucșani has a population of 3,369 (2026) across 87.1 km², or 38.7 people per km². It ranks 1,355 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −7.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,369 residents
- 87.1 km²
- 39 people/km²
Key points
Among the 54 localities in Giurgiu County, Bucșani ranks No. 23 by population.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 2.37 ‰ in Bucșani, compared with an average of 1.40 ‰ in Giurgiu County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 39.7 m² in Bucșani, compared with an average of 50.9 m² in Giurgiu County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Bucșani: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (64 businesses).
Bucșani in numbers
Where is Bucșani?
Population of Bucșani over time
Bucșani had 3,626 residents in 2016 and 3,369 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,499 |
| 2022 | 3,478 |
| 2023 | 3,413 |
| 2024 | 3,428 |
| 2025 | 3,411 |
| 2026 | 3,369 |
Did you know?
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 12,200 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Clejani, 5.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Videle (10,520 residents), 13 km away.
All indicators for Bucșani
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 | Bucșani | Giurgiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.3 ‰ | 18.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,508 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.0 ‰ | 17.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 555 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.6 ‰ | 7.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 844 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.3 ‰ | 14.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 796 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bucșani | Giurgiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.11 km | 5.62 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,030 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.19 ‰ | 2.51 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,477 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,667 | 128,242 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,304 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 494.8 ‰ | 499.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,473 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 39.7 m² | 50.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,744 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.48 ‰ | 2.42 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 861 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bucșani | Giurgiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 40.1 ‰ | 53.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 850 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.08 ‰ | 4.11 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,592 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bucșani | Giurgiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 89 ‰ | 149 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,185 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.4% | 1.4% | 2.3% | ranked 1,101 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Bucșani | Giurgiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 44.5 m³ | 46.9 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 527 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Bucșani | Giurgiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 2.37 ‰ | 1.40 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 215 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.30 ‰ | 0.44 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,311 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.30 ‰ | 0.70 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,696 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Bucșani | Giurgiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 122 ‰ | 131 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 669 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.9 per 10,000 inh. | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 593 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Bucșani
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 trade82 · 28.3%
- Construction35 · 12.1%
- Transport and storage35 · 12.1%
- Accommodation and food services26 · 9.0%
- Manufacturing21 · 7.2%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing18 · 6.2%
- Administrative and support services14 · 4.8%
- Other service activities14 · 4.8%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)64 · 22.1%
- Specialised construction activities34 · 11.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)33 · 11.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines32 · 11.0%
- Food and beverage service activities26 · 9.0%
- Construction of buildings25 · 8.6%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services17 · 5.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities17 · 5.9%
- Civil engineering14 · 4.8%
- Postal and courier activities10 · 3.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bucșani?
Bucșani has 3,369 residents (2026), ranking 1,355 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Bucșani?
Bucșani covers 87.1 km², with a density of 39 people per km².
Is the population of Bucșani growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bucșani went from 3,626 to 3,369, a change of −7.1%.
Where is Bucșani?
Bucșani is in Giurgiu County. Latitude 44.345, longitude 25.672.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bucșani?
In Bucșani, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 2.37 ‰ (2024), ranking 215 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Bucșani?
In Bucșani, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 39.7 m² (2025), ranking 2,744 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Which localities border Bucșani?
The nearest to Bucșani are Clejani (5.2 km), Ogrezeni (9.2 km), Crevedia Mare (11 km), Buturugeni (12 km), Grădinari (12 km).