Bustuchin: population and statistics
Bustuchin has a population of 3,104 (2026) across 59.5 km², or 52.2 people per km². It ranks 1,510 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −7.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,104 residents
- 59.5 km²
- 52 people/km²
Key points
Among the 70 localities in Gorj County, Bustuchin ranks No. 26 by population.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 169 ‰ in Bustuchin, compared with an average of 150 ‰ in Gorj County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: 6.44 ‰ in Bustuchin, compared with an average of 1.30 ‰ in Gorj County and 3.20 ‰ nationally.
Bustuchin: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (42 businesses).
Bustuchin in numbers
Where is Bustuchin?
Neighbouring localities
- Roșia de Amaradia6.3 km · 2,832
- Berlești7.6 km · 1,846
- Logrești8.2 km · 2,305
- Sinești8.4 km · 2,322
- Alunu8.6 km · 3,896
- Prigoria10 km · 2,639
- Grădiștea11 km · 2,531
- Berbești11 km · 5,005
Localities of similar size
Population of Bustuchin over time
Bustuchin had 3,337 residents in 2016 and 3,104 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,267 |
| 2022 | 3,231 |
| 2023 | 3,216 |
| 2024 | 3,173 |
| 2025 | 3,153 |
| 2026 | 3,104 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Gorj County for “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- “Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,335 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Roșia de Amaradia, 6.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Berbești (5,005 residents), 11 km away.
All indicators for Bustuchin
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 | Bustuchin | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.6 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,339 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.8 ‰ | 20.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 350 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.4 ‰ | 5.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,826 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.6 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,010 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bustuchin | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.18 km | 7.36 km | 7.67 km | ranked 507 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.64 ‰ | 1.64 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,016 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,684 | 166,326 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,280 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 542.5 ‰ | 494.2 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 983 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 45.3 m² | 48.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,189 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.44 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 129 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Bustuchin | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.47 km | 4.80 km | 6.17 km | ranked 130 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 151 m³ | 7,628 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 770 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bustuchin | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 24.5 ‰ | 43.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,020 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.64 ‰ | 2.62 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,825 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bustuchin | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 143 ‰ | 228 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 632 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 4.2% | 2.5% | 2.3% | ranked 860 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Bustuchin | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.9 ‰ | 25.0 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,225 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Bustuchin | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 31.9 m³ | 38.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,044 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.44 km | 2.56 km | 4.05 km | ranked 204 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Bustuchin | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.32 ‰ | 2.25 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,339 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.32 ‰ | 0.54 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,210 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Bustuchin | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 169 ‰ | 150 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 228 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,781 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Bustuchin
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 trade54 · 24.3%
- Transport and storage37 · 16.7%
- Construction26 · 11.7%
- Accommodation and food services19 · 8.6%
- Administrative and support services16 · 7.2%
- Manufacturing13 · 5.9%
- Real estate11 · 5.0%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation10 · 4.5%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)42 · 18.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines31 · 14.0%
- Specialised construction activities25 · 11.3%
- Construction of buildings23 · 10.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)20 · 9.0%
- Food and beverage service activities19 · 8.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities18 · 8.1%
- Civil engineering17 · 7.7%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles11 · 5.0%
- Real estate activities11 · 5.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bustuchin?
Bustuchin has 3,104 residents (2026), ranking 1,510 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Bustuchin?
Bustuchin covers 59.5 km², with a density of 52 people per km².
Is the population of Bustuchin growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bustuchin went from 3,337 to 3,104, a change of −7.0%.
Where is Bustuchin?
Bustuchin is in Gorj County. Latitude 44.971, longitude 23.729.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bustuchin?
In Bustuchin, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 169 ‰ (2025), ranking 228 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bustuchin?
In Bustuchin, “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 6.44 ‰ (2025), ranking 129 of 1,926 localities; the national median is 1.30 ‰.
Which localities border Bustuchin?
The nearest to Bustuchin are Roșia de Amaradia (6.3 km), Berlești (7.6 km), Logrești (8.2 km), Sinești (8.4 km), Alunu (8.6 km).