Bușteni: population and statistics
Bușteni has a population of 8,738 (2026) across 75.5 km², or 116 people per km². It ranks 322 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −11.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 8,738 residents
- 75.5 km²
- 116 people/km²
Key points
Among the 104 localities in Prahova County, Bușteni ranks No. 18 by population.
Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant: 21.8 nights in Bușteni, compared with an average of 2.0 nights in Prahova County and 2.0 nights nationally.
Bușteni: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (281 businesses).
Bușteni in numbers
Where is Bușteni?
Population of Bușteni over time
Bușteni had 9,912 residents in 2016 and 8,738 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 9,363 |
| 2022 | 9,199 |
| 2023 | 9,069 |
| 2024 | 8,942 |
| 2025 | 8,832 |
| 2026 | 8,738 |
Did you know?
- “Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,569 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Azuga, 3.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Râșnov (18,869 residents), 21 km away.
All indicators for Bușteni
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 | Bușteni | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.0 ‰ | 15.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,256 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.4 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,298 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.5 ‰ | 5.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 3,098 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.8 ‰ | 12.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,639 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bușteni | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.83 km | 5.54 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,555 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.40 ‰ | 1.73 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 768 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 5,802 | 354,081 | 10,177,161 | ranked 181 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 664.0 ‰ | 474.6 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 361 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 65.2 m² | 50.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 318 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.40 ‰ | 1.57 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 527 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Bușteni | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.76 km | 4.79 km | 6.17 km | ranked 337 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 1,212 m³ | 27,182 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 19 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bușteni | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 84.7 ‰ | 50.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 106 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.09 ‰ | 3.08 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 884 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bușteni | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 263 ‰ | 246 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 257 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.7% | 1.4% | 2.3% | ranked 2,728 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Bușteni | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 21.8 nights | 2.0 | 0.4 | ranked 30 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10,234 ‰ | 1,019 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 26 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 386.9 ‰ | 26.2 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 32 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Bușteni | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 71.0 m³ | 38.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 174 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.15 km | 2.89 km | 4.05 km | ranked 631 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Bușteni | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.37 ‰ | 1.78 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 351 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.57 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 870 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.46 ‰ | 0.76 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,127 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Bușteni | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 95 ‰ | 146 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,427 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,418 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Bușteni
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 trade331 · 14.2%
- Administrative and support services275 · 11.8%
- Accommodation and food services267 · 11.4%
- Transport and storage247 · 10.6%
- Professional, scientific and technical210 · 9.0%
- Construction172 · 7.4%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation150 · 6.4%
- Manufacturing141 · 6.0%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)281 · 12.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines217 · 9.3%
- Accommodation202 · 8.7%
- Food and beverage service activities155 · 6.6%
- Specialised construction activities152 · 6.5%
- Rental and leasing activities151 · 6.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)140 · 6.0%
- Real estate activities134 · 5.7%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities127 · 5.4%
- Construction of buildings114 · 4.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bușteni?
Bușteni has 8,738 residents (2026), ranking 322 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Bușteni?
Bușteni covers 75.5 km², with a density of 116 people per km².
Is the population of Bușteni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bușteni went from 9,912 to 8,738, a change of −11.8%.
Where is Bușteni?
Bușteni is in Prahova County. Latitude 45.415, longitude 25.538.
Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Bușteni?
In Bușteni, “Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 1,212 m³ (2025), ranking 19 of 1,023 localities; the national median is 269 m³.
Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant: what is the figure for Bușteni?
In Bușteni, “Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant” stands at 21.8 nights (2025), ranking 30 of 1,250 localities; the national median is 0.4 nights.
Which localities border Bușteni?
The nearest to Bușteni are Azuga (3.6 km), Sinaia (7.3 km), Predeal (10 km), Bran (17 km), Moieciu (18 km).