Bunești (Vâlcea County): population and statistics
Bunești has a population of 2,658 (2026) across 23.0 km², or 116 people per km². It ranks 1,801 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −5.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,658 residents
- 23.0 km²
- 116 people/km²
Key points
Among the 89 localities in Vâlcea County, Bunești ranks No. 41 by population.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 3.4 ‰ in Bunești, compared with an average of 5.1 ‰ in Vâlcea County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.38 ‰ in Bunești, compared with an average of 2.63 ‰ in Vâlcea County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
Bunești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (20 businesses).
Bunești in numbers
Where is Bunești?
Population of Bunești over time
Bunești had 2,811 residents in 2016 and 2,658 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,740 |
| 2022 | 2,725 |
| 2023 | 2,682 |
| 2024 | 2,682 |
| 2025 | 2,672 |
| 2026 | 2,658 |
Did you know?
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- “Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,217 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Băile Govora, 4.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Mihăești (7,045 residents), 9.2 km away.
All indicators for Bunești
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 | Bunești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.9 ‰ | 16.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,068 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.3 ‰ | 19.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,336 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.4 ‰ | 5.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,991 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.8 ‰ | 12.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,584 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bunești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.72 km | 7.76 km | 7.67 km | ranked 546 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.39 ‰ | 1.52 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 468 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,326 | 203,394 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,827 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 498.9 ‰ | 535.8 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,420 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 41.3 m² | 47.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,611 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.63 ‰ | 2.63 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 463 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bunești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 21.8 ‰ | 38.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,260 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.38 ‰ | 2.63 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,966 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bunești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 53 ‰ | 222 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,111 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.8% | 1.9% | 2.3% | ranked 2,620 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Bunești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.0 nights | 5.2 | 0.4 | ranked 1,070 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 32 ‰ | 1,688 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 1,030 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.9 ‰ | 50.8 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 864 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Bunești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 26.0 m³ | 35.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,402 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.30 km | 4.30 km | 4.05 km | ranked 370 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Bunești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.38 ‰ | 2.20 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,060 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.38 ‰ | 0.53 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,886 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.75 ‰ | 0.80 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 476 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Bunești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 74 ‰ | 127 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,297 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,419 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Bunești
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 trade22 · 17.3%
- Professional, scientific and technical15 · 11.8%
- Information and communication14 · 11.0%
- Construction12 · 9.4%
- Transport and storage12 · 9.4%
- Accommodation and food services9 · 7.1%
- Administrative and support services9 · 7.1%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation9 · 7.1%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)20 · 15.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines11 · 8.7%
- Specialised construction activities10 · 7.9%
- Information service activities10 · 7.9%
- Food and beverage service activities9 · 7.1%
- Construction of buildings8 · 6.3%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)8 · 6.3%
- Publishing activities8 · 6.3%
- Head offices and management consultancy8 · 6.3%
- Advertising and market research8 · 6.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bunești?
Bunești has 2,658 residents (2026), ranking 1,801 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Bunești?
Bunești covers 23.0 km², with a density of 116 people per km².
Is the population of Bunești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bunești went from 2,811 to 2,658, a change of −5.4%.
Where is Bunești?
Bunești is in Vâlcea County. Latitude 45.115, longitude 24.214.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bunești?
In Bunești, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 3.4 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,991 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 Bunești?
In Bunești, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.38 ‰ (2026), ranking 2,966 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
Which localities border Bunești?
The nearest to Bunești are Băile Govora (4.7 km), Păușești-Măglași (5.0 km), Stoenești (5.7 km), Vlădești (7.6 km), Pietrari (8.5 km).