Bulbucata: population and statistics
Bulbucata has a population of 1,424 (2026) across 28.0 km², or 50.9 people per km². It ranks 2,789 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +4.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,424 residents
- 28.0 km²
- 51 people/km²
Key points
Among the 54 localities in Giurgiu County, Bulbucata ranks No. 52 by population.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 7.02 ‰ in Bulbucata, compared with an average of 4.11 ‰ in Giurgiu County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 70.5 m² in Bulbucata, compared with an average of 50.9 m² in Giurgiu County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Bulbucata: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (48 businesses).
Bulbucata in numbers
Where is Bulbucata?
Population of Bulbucata over time
Bulbucata had 1,368 residents in 2016 and 1,424 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,394 |
| 2022 | 1,388 |
| 2023 | 1,403 |
| 2024 | 1,417 |
| 2025 | 1,415 |
| 2026 | 1,424 |
Did you know?
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,922 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Letca Nouă (3,344 residents), 7.3 km away.
All indicators for Bulbucata
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 | Bulbucata | Giurgiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.5 ‰ | 18.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 614 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.5 ‰ | 17.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,965 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.0 ‰ | 7.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,505 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.3 ‰ | 14.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,481 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bulbucata | Giurgiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.04 km | 5.62 km | 7.67 km | ranked 430 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.92 ‰ | 2.51 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 254 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 975 | 128,242 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,489 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 684.7 ‰ | 499.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 301 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 70.5 m² | 50.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 148 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.81 ‰ | 2.42 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 420 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bulbucata | Giurgiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 68.1 ‰ | 53.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 186 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 7.02 ‰ | 4.11 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 106 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bulbucata | Giurgiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 139 ‰ | 149 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 655 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.4% | 1.4% | 2.3% | ranked 1,522 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Bulbucata | Giurgiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 2.5 nights | 0.7 | 0.4 | ranked 181 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1,418 ‰ | 410 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 167 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.4 ‰ | 7.7 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 570 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Bulbucata | Giurgiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 50.6 m³ | 46.9 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 404 of 2,656 |
Education
| Indicator | Bulbucata | Giurgiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 158 ‰ | 131 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 279 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.0 per 10,000 inh. | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 387 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Bulbucata
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 trade57 · 25.1%
- Transport and storage38 · 16.7%
- Accommodation and food services22 · 9.7%
- Manufacturing20 · 8.8%
- Administrative and support services19 · 8.4%
- Construction16 · 7.0%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing12 · 5.3%
- Professional, scientific and technical10 · 4.4%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)48 · 21.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines35 · 15.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)23 · 10.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities19 · 8.4%
- Food and beverage service activities16 · 7.0%
- Specialised construction activities15 · 6.6%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services12 · 5.3%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities11 · 4.8%
- Construction of buildings10 · 4.4%
- Office administration and business support activities9 · 4.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bulbucata?
Bulbucata has 1,424 residents (2026), ranking 2,789 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Bulbucata?
Bulbucata covers 28.0 km², with a density of 51 people per km².
Is the population of Bulbucata growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bulbucata went from 1,368 to 1,424, a change of +4.1%.
Where is Bulbucata?
Bulbucata is in Giurgiu County. Latitude 44.275, longitude 25.807.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bulbucata?
In Bulbucata, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 7.02 ‰ (2026), ranking 106 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Bulbucata?
In Bulbucata, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 70.5 m² (2025), ranking 148 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Which localities border Bulbucata?
The nearest to Bulbucata are Letca Nouă (7.3 km), Iepurești (8.1 km), Clejani (8.1 km), Buturugeni (8.5 km), Mihăilești (9.6 km).