Bucinișu: population and statistics
Bucinișu has a population of 1,735 (2026) across 27.3 km², or 63.6 people per km². It ranks 2,561 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −12.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,735 residents
- 27.3 km²
- 64 people/km²
Key points
Among the 112 localities in Olt County, Bucinișu ranks No. 74 by population.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 2.9 ‰ in Bucinișu, compared with an average of 5.9 ‰ in Olt County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.58 ‰ in Bucinișu, compared with an average of 2.31 ‰ in Olt County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
Bucinișu: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (34 businesses).
Bucinișu in numbers
Where is Bucinișu?
Neighbouring localities
- Obârșia4.1 km · 2,239
- Rotunda6.4 km · 2,466
- Grădinile7.6 km · 1,350
- Urzica8.4 km · 1,906
- Amărăștii de Jos9.0 km · 5,354
- Amărăștii de Sus9.7 km · 1,514
- Brastavățu11 km · 3,804
- Vădăstrița11 km · 2,812
Localities of similar size
Population of Bucinișu over time
Bucinișu had 1,974 residents in 2016 and 1,735 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,848 |
| 2022 | 1,817 |
| 2023 | 1,783 |
| 2024 | 1,786 |
| 2025 | 1,781 |
| 2026 | 1,735 |
Did you know?
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,822 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Obârșia, 4.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Amărăștii de Jos (5,354 residents), 9.0 km away.
All indicators for Bucinișu
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 | Bucinișu | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.8 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,818 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.7 ‰ | 19.5 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,702 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.9 ‰ | 5.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 3,055 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.1 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 146 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bucinișu | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.68 km | 7.19 km | 7.67 km | ranked 549 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 884 | 211,826 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,658 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 509.5 ‰ | 526.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,308 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 38.9 m² | 47.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,795 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bucinișu | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 36.9 ‰ | 37.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,010 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.58 ‰ | 2.31 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,870 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bucinișu | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 71 ‰ | 187 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,567 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 5.4% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 620 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Bucinișu | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 28.8 m³ | 38.9 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,207 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Bucinișu | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.58 ‰ | 1.96 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,225 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.58 ‰ | 0.67 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 828 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Bucinișu | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 85 ‰ | 137 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,829 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 621 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Bucinișu
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 trade43 · 33.1%
- Manufacturing21 · 16.2%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing18 · 13.8%
- Transport and storage11 · 8.5%
- Construction10 · 7.7%
- Accommodation and food services8 · 6.2%
- Professional, scientific and technical6 · 4.6%
- Administrative and support services4 · 3.1%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)34 · 26.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)25 · 19.2%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services18 · 13.8%
- Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products10 · 7.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines10 · 7.7%
- Specialised construction activities8 · 6.2%
- Manufacture of food products7 · 5.4%
- Food and beverage service activities7 · 5.4%
- Construction of buildings6 · 4.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities5 · 3.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bucinișu?
Bucinișu has 1,735 residents (2026), ranking 2,561 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Bucinișu?
Bucinișu covers 27.3 km², with a density of 64 people per km².
Is the population of Bucinișu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bucinișu went from 1,974 to 1,735, a change of −12.1%.
Where is Bucinișu?
Bucinișu is in Olt County. Latitude 43.933, longitude 24.274.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bucinișu?
In Bucinișu, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 2.9 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,055 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bucinișu?
In Bucinișu, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.58 ‰ (2026), ranking 2,870 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
Which localities border Bucinișu?
The nearest to Bucinișu are Obârșia (4.1 km), Rotunda (6.4 km), Grădinile (7.6 km), Urzica (8.4 km), Amărăștii de Jos (9.0 km).