Buceș: population and statistics
Buceș has a population of 1,707 (2026) across 122.7 km², or 13.9 people per km². It ranks 2,583 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −9.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,707 residents
- 122.7 km²
- 14 people/km²
Key points
Among the 69 localities in Hunedoara County, Buceș ranks No. 41 by population.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 9.2% in Buceș, compared with an average of 3.1% in Hunedoara County and 2.0% nationally.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 15.93 km in Buceș, compared with an average of 5.11 km in Hunedoara County and 4.84 km nationally.
Buceș: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (23 businesses).
Buceș in numbers
Where is Buceș?
Population of Buceș over time
Buceș had 1,890 residents in 2016 and 1,707 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,795 |
| 2022 | 1,756 |
| 2023 | 1,723 |
| 2024 | 1,730 |
| 2025 | 1,717 |
| 2026 | 1,707 |
Did you know?
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: higher than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 17,190 football pitches.
- Its population density is 6.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Blăjeni, 3.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Crișcior (3,540 residents), 9.2 km away.
All indicators for Buceș
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 | Buceș | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.8 ‰ | 13.9 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,638 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.7 ‰ | 18.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,195 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.8 ‰ | 5.0 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 773 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.3 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,775 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Buceș | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.93 km | 5.11 km | 7.67 km | ranked 299 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 981 | 213,611 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,478 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 574.7 ‰ | 506.6 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 746 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 45.4 m² | 49.0 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,176 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.59 ‰ | 0.68 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,473 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Buceș | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 35.7 ‰ | 48.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,097 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.34 ‰ | 2.88 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,376 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Buceș | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 96 ‰ | 242 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,078 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 9.2% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 255 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Buceș | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 28.7 m³ | 48.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,218 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.09 km | 3.55 km | 4.05 km | ranked 385 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Buceș | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.59 ‰ | 3.00 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,194 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.59 ‰ | 0.60 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 790 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Buceș | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 82 ‰ | 132 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,946 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.9 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 593 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Buceș
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 trade35 · 19.9%
- Transport and storage24 · 13.6%
- Manufacturing18 · 10.2%
- Accommodation and food services17 · 9.7%
- Construction16 · 9.1%
- Administrative and support services13 · 7.4%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing12 · 6.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical12 · 6.8%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)23 · 13.1%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)20 · 11.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines19 · 10.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities16 · 9.1%
- Specialised construction activities15 · 8.5%
- Food and beverage service activities11 · 6.2%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)10 · 5.7%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services9 · 5.1%
- Civil engineering9 · 5.1%
- Accommodation9 · 5.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Buceș?
Buceș has 1,707 residents (2026), ranking 2,583 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Buceș?
Buceș covers 122.7 km², with a density of 14 people per km².
Is the population of Buceș growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Buceș went from 1,890 to 1,707, a change of −9.7%.
Where is Buceș?
Buceș is in Hunedoara County. Latitude 46.190, longitude 22.936.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Buceș?
In Buceș, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 9.2% (2026), ranking 255 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Buceș?
In Buceș, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 15.93 km (2025), ranking 299 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
Which localities border Buceș?
The nearest to Buceș are Blăjeni (3.4 km), Bucureșci (7.5 km), Ciuruleasa (8.8 km), Crișcior (9.2 km), Abrud (13 km).