Bumbești-Pițic: population and statistics
Bumbești-Pițic has a population of 1,901 (2026) across 36.8 km², or 51.6 people per km². It ranks 2,413 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −10.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,901 residents
- 36.8 km²
- 52 people/km²
Key points
Among the 70 localities in Gorj County, Bumbești-Pițic ranks No. 55 by population.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 22.25 km in Bumbești-Pițic, compared with an average of 7.36 km in Gorj County and 4.84 km nationally.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 4.2 ‰ in Bumbești-Pițic, compared with an average of 5.8 ‰ in Gorj County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Bumbești-Pițic: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (44 businesses).
Bumbești-Pițic in numbers
Where is Bumbești-Pițic?
Neighbouring localities
- Prigoria6.3 km · 2,639
- Alimpești7.1 km · 1,654
- Novaci7.7 km · 5,334
- Bengești-Ciocadia9.7 km · 3,026
- Polovragi10 km · 2,646
- Roșia de Amaradia10 km · 2,832
- Albeni12 km · 2,636
- Săcelu14 km · 1,271
Localities of similar size
Population of Bumbești-Pițic over time
Bumbești-Pițic had 2,130 residents in 2016 and 1,901 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,045 |
| 2022 | 2,022 |
| 2023 | 1,989 |
| 2024 | 1,990 |
| 2025 | 1,939 |
| 2026 | 1,901 |
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All indicators for Bumbești-Pițic
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-Pițic | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.8 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,638 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.1 ‰ | 20.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 426 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.2 ‰ | 5.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,790 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.9 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 542 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bumbești-Pițic | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.25 km | 7.36 km | 7.67 km | ranked 114 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.05 ‰ | 1.64 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,587 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,160 | 166,326 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,145 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 610.2 ‰ | 494.2 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 560 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 51.9 m² | 48.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,386 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.53 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,533 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bumbești-Pițic | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 40.0 ‰ | 43.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 856 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.16 ‰ | 2.62 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 839 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bumbești-Pițic | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 161 ‰ | 228 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 540 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.2% | 2.5% | 2.3% | ranked 2,276 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Bumbești-Pițic | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.5 nights | 1.0 | 0.4 | ranked 523 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 248 ‰ | 645 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 575 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 39.5 ‰ | 25.0 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 274 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Bumbești-Pițic | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 24.2 m³ | 38.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,503 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Bumbești-Pițic | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.53 ‰ | 2.25 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,373 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.53 ‰ | 0.54 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,016 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Bumbești-Pițic | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 78 ‰ | 150 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,122 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 749 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Bumbești-Pițic
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 trade50 · 24.5%
- Transport and storage32 · 15.7%
- Construction22 · 10.8%
- Administrative and support services18 · 8.8%
- Manufacturing17 · 8.3%
- Accommodation and food services14 · 6.9%
- Other service activities14 · 6.9%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation9 · 4.4%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)44 · 21.6%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines28 · 13.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)25 · 12.3%
- Specialised construction activities22 · 10.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities20 · 9.8%
- Construction of buildings14 · 6.9%
- Food and beverage service activities13 · 6.4%
- Rental and leasing activities13 · 6.4%
- Civil engineering10 · 4.9%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities9 · 4.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bumbești-Pițic?
Bumbești-Pițic has 1,901 residents (2026), ranking 2,413 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Bumbești-Pițic?
Bumbești-Pițic covers 36.8 km², with a density of 52 people per km².
Is the population of Bumbești-Pițic growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bumbești-Pițic went from 2,130 to 1,901, a change of −10.8%.
Where is Bumbești-Pițic?
Bumbești-Pițic is in Gorj County. Latitude 45.115, longitude 23.703.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bumbești-Pițic?
In Bumbești-Pițic, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 22.25 km (2025), ranking 114 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bumbești-Pițic?
In Bumbești-Pițic, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 4.2 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,790 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Which localities border Bumbești-Pițic?
The nearest to Bumbești-Pițic are Prigoria (6.3 km), Alimpești (7.1 km), Novaci (7.7 km), Bengești-Ciocadia (9.7 km), Polovragi (10 km).