Bucu: population and statistics
Bucu has a population of 2,376 (2026) across 42.6 km², or 55.7 people per km². It ranks 2,013 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −3.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,376 residents
- 42.6 km²
- 56 people/km²
Key points
Among the 66 localities in Ialomița County, Bucu ranks No. 33 by population.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.42 ‰ in Bucu, compared with an average of 2.33 ‰ in Ialomița County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 63 ‰ in Bucu, compared with an average of 125 ‰ in Ialomița County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Bucu: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (38 businesses).
Bucu in numbers
Where is Bucu?
Population of Bucu over time
Bucu had 2,470 residents in 2016 and 2,376 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,436 |
| 2022 | 2,413 |
| 2023 | 2,409 |
| 2024 | 2,410 |
| 2025 | 2,391 |
| 2026 | 2,376 |
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All indicators for Bucu
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 | Bucu | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.4 ‰ | 15.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 976 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.7 ‰ | 18.7 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,469 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.9 ‰ | 7.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,073 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.7 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,136 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bucu | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.09 km | 6.39 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,035 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.42 ‰ | 2.33 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,225 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,194 | 122,025 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,076 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 502.5 ‰ | 448.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,384 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 37.0 m² | 45.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,915 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.21 ‰ | 1.57 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 237 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bucu | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 43.4 ‰ | 33.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 715 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.26 ‰ | 2.12 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,350 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bucu | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 133 ‰ | 180 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 700 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.5% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 2,069 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Bucu | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 24.4 m³ | 36.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,484 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Bucu | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.42 ‰ | 1.55 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,861 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.42 ‰ | 0.43 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,647 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.42 ‰ | 0.67 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,271 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Bucu | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 63 ‰ | 125 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,674 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,204 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Bucu
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 trade61 · 26.9%
- Transport and storage30 · 13.2%
- Construction21 · 9.3%
- Manufacturing20 · 8.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical19 · 8.4%
- Accommodation and food services15 · 6.6%
- Administrative and support services14 · 6.2%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing9 · 4.0%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)38 · 16.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)35 · 15.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines24 · 10.6%
- Specialised construction activities16 · 7.0%
- Food and beverage service activities15 · 6.6%
- Construction of buildings13 · 5.7%
- Warehousing and transport support activities12 · 5.3%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services9 · 4.0%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities9 · 4.0%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles8 · 3.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bucu?
Bucu has 2,376 residents (2026), ranking 2,013 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Bucu?
Bucu covers 42.6 km², with a density of 56 people per km².
Is the population of Bucu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bucu went from 2,470 to 2,376, a change of −3.8%.
Where is Bucu?
Bucu is in Ialomița County. Latitude 44.619, longitude 27.508.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bucu?
In Bucu, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.42 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,225 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bucu?
In Bucu, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 63 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,674 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Which localities border Bucu?
The nearest to Bucu are Ograda (4.3 km), Mărculești (5.2 km), Gheorghe Lazăr (5.3 km), Sudiți (7.2 km), Săveni (10 km).