Bumbești-Jiu: population and statistics
Bumbești-Jiu has a population of 8,628 (2026) across 212.9 km², or 40.5 people per km². It ranks 326 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −14.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 8,628 residents
- 212.9 km²
- 40 people/km²
Key points
Among the 70 localities in Gorj County, Bumbești-Jiu ranks No. 4 by population.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 3.48 ‰ in Bumbești-Jiu, compared with an average of 2.25 ‰ in Gorj County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 279 ‰ in Bumbești-Jiu, compared with an average of 228 ‰ in Gorj County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Bumbești-Jiu: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (187 businesses).
Bumbești-Jiu in numbers
Where is Bumbești-Jiu?
Neighbouring localities
- Mușetești6.5 km · 1,787
- Schela7.2 km · 1,601
- Turcinești9.1 km · 2,080
- Stănești11 km · 2,195
- Bălănești12 km · 2,009
- Crasna15 km · 4,441
- Săcelu15 km · 1,271
- Scoarța17 km · 4,620
Localities of similar size
Population of Bumbești-Jiu over time
Bumbești-Jiu had 10,088 residents in 2016 and 8,628 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 9,352 |
| 2022 | 9,242 |
| 2023 | 9,030 |
| 2024 | 8,883 |
| 2025 | 8,758 |
| 2026 | 8,628 |
Did you know?
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- “Existing dwellings”: higher than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 29,821 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Mușetești, 6.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Târgu Jiu (89,104 residents), 18 km away.
All indicators for Bumbești-Jiu
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 | Bumbești-Jiu | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.2 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,531 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.9 ‰ | 20.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 343 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.7 ‰ | 5.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,181 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.0 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,295 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bumbești-Jiu | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.30 km | 7.36 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,973 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.32 ‰ | 1.64 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 799 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 4,273 | 166,326 | 10,177,161 | ranked 256 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 495.2 ‰ | 494.2 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,462 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 46.3 m² | 48.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,059 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.46 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,591 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Bumbești-Jiu | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.33 km | 4.80 km | 6.17 km | ranked 481 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 265 m³ | 7,628 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 522 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bumbești-Jiu | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 36.2 ‰ | 43.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,065 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.20 ‰ | 2.62 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,489 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bumbești-Jiu | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 279 ‰ | 228 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 216 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.8% | 2.5% | 2.3% | ranked 2,620 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Bumbești-Jiu | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.2 nights | 1.0 | 0.4 | ranked 741 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 160 ‰ | 645 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 685 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.4 ‰ | 25.0 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 948 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Bumbești-Jiu | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 35.8 m³ | 38.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 852 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.83 km | 2.56 km | 4.05 km | ranked 539 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Bumbești-Jiu | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 3.48 ‰ | 2.25 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 120 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.35 ‰ | 0.54 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,040 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.04 ‰ | 1.16 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 213 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Bumbești-Jiu | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 105 ‰ | 150 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,096 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,418 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Bumbești-Jiu
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 trade210 · 21.6%
- Transport and storage132 · 13.6%
- Administrative and support services86 · 8.8%
- Manufacturing83 · 8.5%
- Construction72 · 7.4%
- Accommodation and food services64 · 6.6%
- Professional, scientific and technical55 · 5.7%
- Real estate53 · 5.4%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)187 · 19.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)104 · 10.7%
- Warehousing and transport support activities102 · 10.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines92 · 9.5%
- Specialised construction activities69 · 7.1%
- Food and beverage service activities58 · 6.0%
- Real estate activities53 · 5.4%
- Construction of buildings49 · 5.0%
- Office administration and business support activities47 · 4.8%
- Rental and leasing activities44 · 4.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bumbești-Jiu?
Bumbești-Jiu has 8,628 residents (2026), ranking 326 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Bumbești-Jiu?
Bumbești-Jiu covers 212.9 km², with a density of 40 people per km².
Is the population of Bumbești-Jiu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bumbești-Jiu went from 10,088 to 8,628, a change of −14.5%.
Where is Bumbești-Jiu?
Bumbești-Jiu is in Gorj County. Latitude 45.179, longitude 23.381.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bumbești-Jiu?
In Bumbești-Jiu, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 3.48 ‰ (2024), ranking 120 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bumbești-Jiu?
In Bumbești-Jiu, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 279 ‰ (2024), ranking 216 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Which localities border Bumbești-Jiu?
The nearest to Bumbești-Jiu are Mușetești (6.5 km), Schela (7.2 km), Turcinești (9.1 km), Stănești (11 km), Bălănești (12 km).