Buciumi (Sălaj County): population and statistics
Buciumi has a population of 2,501 (2026) across 96.2 km², or 26.0 people per km². It ranks 1,919 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −4.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,501 residents
- 96.2 km²
- 26 people/km²
Key points
Among the 61 localities in Sălaj County, Buciumi ranks No. 26 by population.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 13.9% in Buciumi, compared with an average of 4.0% in Sălaj County and 2.0% nationally.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.40 ‰ in Buciumi, compared with an average of 1.93 ‰ in Sălaj County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
Buciumi: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (29 businesses).
Buciumi in numbers
Where is Buciumi?
Population of Buciumi over time
Buciumi had 2,609 residents in 2016 and 2,501 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,515 |
| 2022 | 2,466 |
| 2023 | 2,480 |
| 2024 | 2,464 |
| 2025 | 2,496 |
| 2026 | 2,501 |
Did you know?
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 92% of localities.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 13,476 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Horoatu Crasnei, 7.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Zalău (66,139 residents), 18 km away.
All indicators for Buciumi
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 | Buciumi | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.2 ‰ | 14.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 753 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.0 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,407 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.2 ‰ | 8.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 251 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.6 ‰ | 11.4 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 589 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Buciumi | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.80 km | 7.56 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,086 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.40 ‰ | 1.93 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,249 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,416 | 109,182 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,679 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 566.2 ‰ | 462.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 804 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 49.1 m² | 52.2 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,720 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.40 ‰ | 2.60 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,664 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Buciumi | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 33.2 ‰ | 41.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,291 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.80 ‰ | 2.57 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,046 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Buciumi | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 58 ‰ | 223 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,945 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 13.9% | 4.0% | 2.3% | ranked 87 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Buciumi | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.2 nights | 0.4 | 0.4 | ranked 741 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 110 ‰ | 212 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 782 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.4 ‰ | 13.1 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 739 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Buciumi | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 9.2 m³ | 35.4 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,405 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Buciumi | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.40 ‰ | 2.13 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,963 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.40 ‰ | 0.48 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,772 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.80 ‰ | 0.94 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 413 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Buciumi | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 131 ‰ | 154 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 538 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.0 per 10,000 inh. | 4.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,308 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Buciumi
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 trade44 · 21.6%
- Transport and storage29 · 14.2%
- Construction22 · 10.8%
- Administrative and support services19 · 9.3%
- Manufacturing15 · 7.4%
- Professional, scientific and technical15 · 7.4%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing13 · 6.4%
- Accommodation and food services10 · 4.9%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)29 · 14.2%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)28 · 13.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines24 · 11.8%
- Specialised construction activities22 · 10.8%
- Construction of buildings15 · 7.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities14 · 6.9%
- Rental and leasing activities12 · 5.9%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services11 · 5.4%
- Civil engineering11 · 5.4%
- Real estate activities10 · 4.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Buciumi?
Buciumi has 2,501 residents (2026), ranking 1,919 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Buciumi?
Buciumi covers 96.2 km², with a density of 26 people per km².
Is the population of Buciumi growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Buciumi went from 2,609 to 2,501, a change of −4.1%.
Where is Buciumi?
Buciumi is in Sălaj County. Latitude 47.035, longitude 23.016.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Buciumi?
In Buciumi, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 13.9% (2026), ranking 87 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Buciumi?
In Buciumi, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.40 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,249 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
Which localities border Buciumi?
The nearest to Buciumi are Horoatu Crasnei (7.4 km), Agrij (8.5 km), Treznea (8.9 km), Almașu (9.9 km), Cizer (11 km).