Buturugeni: population and statistics
Buturugeni has a population of 3,836 (2026) across 44.6 km², or 85.9 people per km². It ranks 1,142 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −4.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,836 residents
- 44.6 km²
- 86 people/km²
Key points
Among the 54 localities in Giurgiu County, Buturugeni ranks No. 21 by population.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 0.5% in Buturugeni, compared with an average of 1.4% in Giurgiu County and 2.0% nationally.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.26 ‰ in Buturugeni, compared with an average of 1.40 ‰ in Giurgiu County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Buturugeni: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (75 businesses).
Buturugeni in numbers
Where is Buturugeni?
Population of Buturugeni over time
Buturugeni had 4,009 residents in 2016 and 3,836 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,923 |
| 2022 | 3,894 |
| 2023 | 3,866 |
| 2024 | 3,855 |
| 2025 | 3,834 |
| 2026 | 3,836 |
Did you know?
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,254 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Grădinari, 5.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Mihăilești (7,474 residents), 7.6 km away.
All indicators for Buturugeni
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 | Buturugeni | Giurgiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 25.3 ‰ | 18.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 417 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.2 ‰ | 17.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,317 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.1 ‰ | 7.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,015 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.6 ‰ | 14.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 920 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Buturugeni | Giurgiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.06 km | 5.62 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,500 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.13 ‰ | 2.51 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 520 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,874 | 128,242 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,081 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 488.5 ‰ | 499.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,543 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 47.4 m² | 50.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,921 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.04 ‰ | 2.42 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,124 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Buturugeni | Giurgiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 51.1 ‰ | 53.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 447 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.69 ‰ | 4.11 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 336 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Buturugeni | Giurgiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 45 ‰ | 149 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,407 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.5% | 1.4% | 2.3% | ranked 2,890 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Buturugeni | Giurgiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 27.9 m³ | 46.9 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,274 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Buturugeni | Giurgiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.26 ‰ | 1.40 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,575 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.26 ‰ | 0.44 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,489 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.26 ‰ | 0.70 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,830 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Buturugeni | Giurgiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 119 ‰ | 131 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 729 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.6 per 10,000 inh. | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,202 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Buturugeni
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 trade94 · 21.4%
- Transport and storage70 · 15.9%
- Construction47 · 10.7%
- Administrative and support services45 · 10.2%
- Accommodation and food services35 · 8.0%
- Real estate27 · 6.1%
- Other service activities26 · 5.9%
- Manufacturing25 · 5.7%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)75 · 17.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines60 · 13.6%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)47 · 10.7%
- Specialised construction activities43 · 9.8%
- Construction of buildings36 · 8.2%
- Food and beverage service activities35 · 8.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities29 · 6.6%
- Real estate activities27 · 6.1%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities22 · 5.0%
- Postal and courier activities21 · 4.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Buturugeni?
Buturugeni has 3,836 residents (2026), ranking 1,142 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Buturugeni?
Buturugeni covers 44.6 km², with a density of 86 people per km².
Is the population of Buturugeni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Buturugeni went from 4,009 to 3,836, a change of −4.3%.
Where is Buturugeni?
Buturugeni is in Giurgiu County. Latitude 44.351, longitude 25.819.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Buturugeni?
In Buturugeni, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 0.5% (2026), ranking 2,890 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Buturugeni?
In Buturugeni, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.26 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,575 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Which localities border Buturugeni?
The nearest to Buturugeni are Grădinari (5.2 km), Mihăilești (7.6 km), Ogrezeni (8.3 km), Bulbucata (8.5 km), Clejani (8.6 km).