Buești: population and statistics
Buești has a population of 912 (2026) across 26.1 km², or 35.0 people per km². It ranks 3,082 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −12.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 912 residents
- 26.1 km²
- 35 people/km²
Key points
Among the 66 localities in Ialomița County, Buești ranks No. 64 by population.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.10 ‰ in Buești, compared with an average of 0.43 ‰ in Ialomița County and 0.60 ‰ nationally.
Buești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (5 businesses).
Buești in numbers
Where is Buești?
Population of Buești over time
Buești had 1,043 residents in 2016 and 912 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 962 |
| 2022 | 958 |
| 2023 | 943 |
| 2024 | 927 |
| 2025 | 921 |
| 2026 | 912 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Ialomița County for “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- Number 1 in Ialomița County for “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”.
- “Existing dwellings”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,653 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.6 times lower than the national average.
All indicators for Buești
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 | Buești | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 24.1 ‰ | 15.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 489 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.9 ‰ | 18.7 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 576 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.5 ‰ | 7.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,295 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.5 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 604 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Buești | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.71 km | 6.39 km | 7.67 km | ranked 459 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 521 | 122,025 | 10,177,161 | ranked 3,111 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 571.3 ‰ | 448.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 771 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 53.7 m² | 45.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,177 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.19 ‰ | 1.57 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 583 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Buești | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 13.2 ‰ | 33.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,900 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.10 ‰ | 2.12 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,469 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Buești | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 54 ‰ | 180 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,079 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.5% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 1,467 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Buești | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 43.9 m³ | 36.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 545 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Buești | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.10 ‰ | 1.55 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 435 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.10 ‰ | 0.43 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 89 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Buești | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 39 ‰ | 125 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 3,062 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 82 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Buești
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 trade8 · 22.9%
- Transport and storage4 · 11.4%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing3 · 8.6%
- Construction3 · 8.6%
- Accommodation and food services3 · 8.6%
- Administrative and support services3 · 8.6%
- Other service activities3 · 8.6%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)5 · 14.3%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)4 · 11.4%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services3 · 8.6%
- Specialised construction activities3 · 8.6%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines3 · 8.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities3 · 8.6%
- Food and beverage service activities3 · 8.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Buești?
Buești has 912 residents (2026), ranking 3,082 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Buești?
Buești covers 26.1 km², with a density of 35 people per km².
Is the population of Buești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Buești went from 1,043 to 912, a change of −12.6%.
Where is Buești?
Buești is in Ialomița County. Latitude 44.533, longitude 27.183.
Existing dwellings: what is the figure for Buești?
In Buești, “Existing dwellings” stands at 521 (2025), ranking 3,111 of 3,181 localities; the national median is 1,464.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Buești?
In Buești, “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.10 ‰ (2024), ranking 89 of 2,807 localities; the national median is 0.46 ‰.
Which localities border Buești?
The nearest to Buești are Albești (5.3 km), Andrășești (5.4 km), Perieți (5.8 km), Ciochina (11 km), Dragoș Vodă (11 km).