Bucureșci: population and statistics
Bucureșci has a population of 1,351 (2026) across 69.4 km², or 19.5 people per km². It ranks 2,838 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −13.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,351 residents
- 69.4 km²
- 20 people/km²
Key points
Among the 69 localities in Hunedoara County, Bucureșci ranks No. 47 by population.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 41 ‰ in Bucureșci, compared with an average of 132 ‰ in Hunedoara County and 163 ‰ nationally.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 28.9 ‰ in Bucureșci, compared with an average of 18.1 ‰ in Hunedoara County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Bucureșci: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (22 businesses).
Bucureșci in numbers
Where is Bucureșci?
Population of Bucureșci over time
Bucureșci had 1,562 residents in 2016 and 1,351 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,459 |
| 2022 | 1,438 |
| 2023 | 1,397 |
| 2024 | 1,377 |
| 2025 | 1,384 |
| 2026 | 1,351 |
Did you know?
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,716 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Crișcior (3,540 residents), 2.8 km away.
All indicators for Bucureșci
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 | Bucureșci | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.1 ‰ | 13.9 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,635 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 28.9 ‰ | 18.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 105 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.4 ‰ | 5.0 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,728 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.8 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,947 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bucureșci | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.81 km | 5.11 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,562 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 746 | 213,611 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,868 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 552.2 ‰ | 506.6 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 902 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 56.4 m² | 49.0 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 913 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bucureșci | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 31.8 ‰ | 48.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,393 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.74 ‰ | 2.88 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,754 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bucureșci | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 67 ‰ | 242 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,656 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 6.0% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 538 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Bucureșci | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 9.6 m³ | 48.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,390 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.04 km | 3.55 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,540 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Bucureșci | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.74 ‰ | 3.00 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 810 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.74 ‰ | 0.60 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 398 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Bucureșci | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 41 ‰ | 132 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 3,050 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.4 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 332 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Bucureșci
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 trade28 · 19.3%
- Transport and storage22 · 15.2%
- Construction17 · 11.7%
- Manufacturing15 · 10.3%
- Administrative and support services14 · 9.7%
- Accommodation and food services12 · 8.3%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing10 · 6.9%
- Professional, scientific and technical9 · 6.2%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)22 · 15.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines19 · 13.1%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)18 · 12.4%
- Specialised construction activities17 · 11.7%
- Warehousing and transport support activities14 · 9.7%
- Food and beverage service activities12 · 8.3%
- Rental and leasing activities10 · 6.9%
- Construction of buildings9 · 6.2%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services7 · 4.8%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)7 · 4.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bucureșci?
Bucureșci has 1,351 residents (2026), ranking 2,838 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Bucureșci?
Bucureșci covers 69.4 km², with a density of 20 people per km².
Is the population of Bucureșci growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bucureșci went from 1,562 to 1,351, a change of −13.5%.
Where is Bucureșci?
Bucureșci is in Hunedoara County. Latitude 46.128, longitude 22.900.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bucureșci?
In Bucureșci, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 41 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,050 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bucureșci?
In Bucureșci, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 28.9 ‰ (2025), ranking 105 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Which localities border Bucureșci?
The nearest to Bucureșci are Crișcior (2.8 km), Buceș (7.5 km), Brad (8.5 km), Blăjeni (9.4 km), Vălișoara (10 km).