Bucov: population and statistics
Bucov has a population of 11,845 (2026) across 49.0 km², or 242 people per km². It ranks 198 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +5.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 11,845 residents
- 49.0 km²
- 242 people/km²
Key points
Among the 104 localities in Prahova County, Bucov ranks No. 8 by population.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 6.59 ‰ in Bucov, compared with an average of 1.73 ‰ in Prahova County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 5.40 ‰ in Bucov, compared with an average of 3.08 ‰ in Prahova County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
Bucov: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (251 businesses).
Bucov in numbers
Where is Bucov?
Population of Bucov over time
Bucov had 11,231 residents in 2016 and 11,845 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 11,493 |
| 2022 | 11,576 |
| 2023 | 11,631 |
| 2024 | 11,701 |
| 2025 | 11,779 |
| 2026 | 11,845 |
Did you know?
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,861 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.7 times the national average.
- The nearest locality is Berceni, 3.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Ploiești (205,427 residents), 5.6 km away.
All indicators for Bucov
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 | Bucov | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.0 ‰ | 15.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 561 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.0 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,867 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.3 ‰ | 5.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,347 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.6 ‰ | 12.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,641 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bucov | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.63 km | 5.54 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,603 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.59 ‰ | 1.73 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 159 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 4,571 | 354,081 | 10,177,161 | ranked 234 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 385.9 ‰ | 474.6 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,800 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 65.4 m² | 50.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 308 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.28 ‰ | 1.57 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 554 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Bucov | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.65 km | 4.79 km | 6.17 km | ranked 445 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 498 m³ | 27,182 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 158 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bucov | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 56.6 ‰ | 50.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 336 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 5.40 ‰ | 3.08 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 216 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bucov | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 166 ‰ | 246 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 523 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.8% | 1.4% | 2.3% | ranked 1,853 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Bucov | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 1.2 nights | 2.0 | 0.4 | ranked 303 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 760 ‰ | 1,019 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 273 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.9 ‰ | 26.2 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 676 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Bucov | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 41.6 m³ | 38.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 618 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.23 km | 2.89 km | 4.05 km | ranked 617 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Bucov | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.68 ‰ | 1.78 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 928 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.34 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,097 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.68 ‰ | 0.76 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 585 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Bucov | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 80 ‰ | 146 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,037 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,808 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Bucov
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 trade362 · 22.0%
- Transport and storage180 · 11.0%
- Construction165 · 10.0%
- Administrative and support services163 · 9.9%
- Professional, scientific and technical154 · 9.4%
- Manufacturing149 · 9.1%
- Other service activities86 · 5.2%
- Real estate82 · 5.0%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)251 · 15.3%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)232 · 14.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines150 · 9.1%
- Specialised construction activities144 · 8.8%
- Construction of buildings110 · 6.7%
- Warehousing and transport support activities90 · 5.5%
- Real estate activities82 · 5.0%
- Civil engineering78 · 4.7%
- Office administration and business support activities76 · 4.6%
- Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing65 · 4.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bucov?
Bucov has 11,845 residents (2026), ranking 198 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Bucov?
Bucov covers 49.0 km², with a density of 242 people per km².
Is the population of Bucov growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bucov went from 11,231 to 11,845, a change of +5.5%.
Where is Bucov?
Bucov is in Prahova County. Latitude 44.967, longitude 26.083.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bucov?
In Bucov, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 6.59 ‰ (2025), ranking 159 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bucov?
In Bucov, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 5.40 ‰ (2026), ranking 216 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
Which localities border Bucov?
The nearest to Bucov are Berceni (3.9 km), Ploiești (5.6 km), Blejoi (5.9 km), Valea Călugărească (6.2 km), Plopu (6.9 km).