Buftea: population and statistics
Buftea has a population of 23,360 (2026) across 54.8 km², or 426 people per km². It ranks 96 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +5.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 23,360 residents
- 54.8 km²
- 426 people/km²
Key points
Among the 40 localities in Ilfov County, Buftea ranks No. 6 by population.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 7.45 ‰ in Buftea, compared with an average of 2.23 ‰ in Ilfov County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.7 ‰ in Buftea, compared with an average of 14.4 ‰ in Ilfov County and 29.5 ‰ nationally.
Buftea: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (962 businesses).
Buftea in numbers
Where is Buftea?
Population of Buftea over time
Buftea had 22,144 residents in 2016 and 23,360 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 22,944 |
| 2022 | 23,173 |
| 2023 | 23,300 |
| 2024 | 23,311 |
| 2025 | 23,291 |
| 2026 | 23,360 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Ilfov County for “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,675 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.7 times the national average.
- The nearest locality is Mogoșoaia, 5.3 km away.
All indicators for Buftea
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 | Buftea | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.5 ‰ | 52.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 713 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.7 ‰ | 24.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,469 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.4 ‰ | 8.0 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,312 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.3 ‰ | 7.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,714 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Buftea | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.36 km | 3.60 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,376 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.74 ‰ | 6.59 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 637 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 10,072 | 312,516 | 10,177,161 | ranked 100 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 431.2 ‰ | 570.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,275 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 69.9 m² | 71.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 167 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.74 ‰ | 14.48 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 439 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Buftea | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.39 km | 5.51 km | 6.17 km | ranked 803 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 456 m³ | 23,072 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 196 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Buftea | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 95.2 ‰ | 144.5 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 72 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 5.61 ‰ | 12.82 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 196 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Buftea | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 247 ‰ | 336 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 297 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.4% | 0.3% | 2.3% | ranked 2,971 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Buftea | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.0 nights | 1.6 | 0.4 | ranked 1,070 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17 ‰ | 1,158 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 1,115 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.7 ‰ | 14.4 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,360 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Buftea | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 31.1 m³ | 39.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,089 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.11 km | 2.90 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,061 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Buftea | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 7.45 ‰ | 2.23 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 14 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.43 ‰ | 0.39 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,591 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.81 ‰ | 0.58 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 407 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Buftea | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 189 ‰ | 119 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 148 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.0 per 10,000 inh. | 2.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,916 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Buftea
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 trade1,207 · 18.0%
- Administrative and support services769 · 11.5%
- Transport and storage676 · 10.1%
- Professional, scientific and technical638 · 9.5%
- Construction632 · 9.4%
- Information and communication491 · 7.3%
- Manufacturing480 · 7.2%
- Other service activities378 · 5.7%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)962 · 14.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)674 · 10.1%
- Specialised construction activities540 · 8.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines536 · 8.0%
- Office administration and business support activities427 · 6.4%
- Construction of buildings382 · 5.7%
- Real estate activities369 · 5.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities365 · 5.5%
- Head offices and management consultancy332 · 5.0%
- Rental and leasing activities310 · 4.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Buftea?
Buftea has 23,360 residents (2026), ranking 96 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Buftea?
Buftea covers 54.8 km², with a density of 426 people per km².
Is the population of Buftea growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Buftea went from 22,144 to 23,360, a change of +5.5%.
Where is Buftea?
Buftea is in Ilfov County. Latitude 44.570, longitude 25.950.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Buftea?
In Buftea, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 7.45 ‰ (2024), ranking 14 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Buftea?
In Buftea, “Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.7 ‰ (2025), ranking 1,360 of 1,362 localities; the national median is 11.8 ‰.
Which localities border Buftea?
The nearest to Buftea are Mogoșoaia (5.3 km), Crevedia (6.0 km), Chitila (6.2 km), Săbăreni (8.3 km), Ciocănești (8.6 km).