| Area of Bucureşti | 240.5 km² |
| Population | 1.7 million |
| Male Population | 801,263 (46.3%) |
| Female Population | 930,150 (53.7%) |
| Population change from 1975 to 2015 | +4.7% |
| Population change from 2000 to 2015 | -12.2% |
| Median Age | 39.4 years old |
| Male Median Age | 37.5 years old |
| Female Median Age | 41.1 years old |
| Timezone | Eastern European Summer Time |
Bucharest is the capital and largest city of Romania, as well as its cultural, industrial, and financial centre. Source: Wikipedia
Bucureşti Population
Years 1975 to 2015| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,653,226 | 1,972,759 | 1,972,297 | 1,731,413 |
| Population Density | 6,875 / km² | 8,204 / km² | 8,202 / km² | 7,200 / km² |
Bucharest Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 12.2% from year 2000 to 2015| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bucureşti | +4.7% | -12.2% | -12.2% |
| Romania | -10% | -16.9% | -11.8% |
Bucureşti Population Tree
Population By Age and Gender| Age | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 | 44,362 | 41,715 | 86,078 |
| 5-9 | 35,766 | 33,470 | 69,236 |
| 10-14 | 30,745 | 29,188 | 59,933 |
| 15-19 | 34,171 | 34,597 | 68,769 |
| 20-24 | 67,300 | 71,885 | 139,185 |
| 25-29 | 71,788 | 77,012 | 148,800 |
| 30-34 | 81,880 | 86,560 | 168,441 |
| 35-39 | 67,967 | 72,723 | 140,690 |
| 40-44 | 73,673 | 82,907 | 156,581 |
| 45-49 | 40,349 | 46,603 | 86,952 |
| 50-54 | 52,154 | 65,311 | 117,465 |
| 55-59 | 60,889 | 74,181 | 135,070 |
| 60-64 | 46,222 | 57,774 | 103,996 |
| 65-69 | 27,526 | 38,269 | 65,796 |
| 70-74 | 24,761 | 39,402 | 64,163 |
| 75-79 | 19,632 | 34,767 | 54,400 |
| 80-84 | 14,113 | 25,720 | 39,833 |
| 85 Plus | 7,966 | 18,067 | 26,034 |
Bucureşti Population Density
Population Density: 7,200 / km²| Location | Population | Area | Population Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bucureşti | 1.7 million | 240.5 km² | 7,200 / km² |
Bucureşti Historical Population
Estimated Population from 1730 to 2015| Year | Est. Population | Avg 10 year growth % | Avg 10 year growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1800 | 113,237 | n/a | n/a |
| 1900 | 396,067 | 13.3% | 28,283 |
| 1910 | 445,595 | 12.5% | 49,528 |
| 1920 | 482,118 | 8.2% | 36,523 |
| 1930 | 579,129 | 20.1% | 97,011 |
| 1940 | 790,555 | 36.5% | 211,426 |
| 1950 | 1,014,642 | 28.3% | 224,087 |
| 1960 | 1,256,406 | 23.8% | 241,764 |
| 1970 | 1,330,992 | 5.9% | 74,586 |
| 1990 | 1,972,759 | 21.7% | 320,883 |
| 2000 | 1,972,297 | 0% | -462 |
1. JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
2. CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
3. [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.Bucureşti CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bucureşti | 10,631,396 t | 6.14 t | 44,213 t/km² |
Bucharest Annual Weather Averages
May Historical Weather Data (1895 to 2020)
Average Temp
16.7°C
62.1°F
Average High
23.6°C
74.5°F
Average Low
9.9°C
49.7°F
Record High Temperature
36.9°C
98.4°F
Record Low Temperature
-5.0°C
23.0°F
Average Precipitation
68.6 mm
2.7 in
Average Precipitation Days (≥ 0.254 mm)
10.9 days
1. NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration)
2. Lawrimore, Jay H.; Ray, Ron; Applequist, Scott; Korzeniewski, Bryant; Menne, Matthew J. (2016): Global Summary of the Month (GSOM), Version 1. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. https://doi.org/10.7289/V5QV3JJ5. Accessed Fri, 08 May 2020 06:54:17 GMT.
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10| Flood | High (7) |
| Earthquake | Medium (6) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources: 1. Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
2. Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
3. Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Other places in Romania
| Place | Area | Population | Population Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alba | 6,251.8 km² | 304,184 | 48.7 / km² |
| Arad | 7,742.8 km² | 388,774 | 50.2 / km² |
| Arges | 6,824.1 km² | 554,554 | 81.3 / km² |
| Bacau | 6,625.5 km² | 541,674 | 81.8 / km² |
| Bihor | 7,536.7 km² | 525,746 | 69.8 / km² |
| Bistrita-Nasaud | 5,359.9 km² | 257,065 | 48.0 / km² |
| Botosani | 4,984.3 km² | 362,310 | 72.7 / km² |
| Braila | 4,765.5 km² | 281,441 | 59.1 / km² |
| Brasov | 5,363.6 km² | 496,806 | 92.6 / km² |
| Buzau | 6,101.6 km² | 404,028 | 66.2 / km² |
| Calarasi | 5,086 km² | 1.6 million | 318.0 / km² |
| Caras-Severin | 8,528.8 km² | 261,874 | 30.7 / km² |
| Cluj | 6,674.2 km² | 638,016 | 95.6 / km² |
| Constanta | 7,094.4 km² | 619,587 | 87.3 / km² |
| Covasna | 3,708.6 km² | 190,851 | 51.5 / km² |
| Dolj | 7,424.3 km² | 590,223 | 79.5 / km² |
| Dâmbovita | 4,057.4 km² | 474,191 | 116.9 / km² |
| Galati | 4,464.7 km² | 470,349 | 105.3 / km² |
| Giurgiu | 3,544.7 km² | 267,149 | 75.4 / km² |
| Gorj | 5,572.9 km² | 302,010 | 54.2 / km² |
| Harghita | 6,640.4 km² | 283,358 | 42.7 / km² |
| Hunedoara | 7,073.5 km² | 366,135 | 51.8 / km² |
| Ialomita | 4,454.6 km² | 247,570 | 55.6 / km² |
| Iasi | 5,476.3 km² | 701,200 | 128.0 / km² |
| Ilfov | 1,563.9 km² | 406,634 | 260.0 / km² |
| Maramureş County | 6,301.7 km² | 430,031 | 68.2 / km² |
| Mehedinti | 4,941.6 km² | 233,202 | 47.2 / km² |
| Mures | 6,708.4 km² | 501,507 | 74.8 / km² |
| Neamt | 5,895.9 km² | 409,355 | 69.4 / km² |
| Olt | 5,503.1 km² | 391,305 | 71.1 / km² |
| Prahova | 4,716.3 km² | 686,043 | 145.5 / km² |
| Salaj | 3,866.7 km² | 200,282 | 51.8 / km² |
| Satu Mare | 4,417.4 km² | 310,238 | 70.2 / km² |
| Sibiu | 5,434.6 km² | 360,655 | 66.4 / km² |
| Suceava | 8,552.7 km² | 569,737 | 66.6 / km² |
| Teleorman | 5,787.8 km² | 342,534 | 59.2 / km² |
| Timis | 8,687.6 km² | 637,432 | 73.4 / km² |
| Tulcea | 8,472.3 km² | 184,876 | 21.8 / km² |
| Vaslui | 5,316.3 km² | 346,865 | 65.2 / km² |
| Vrancea | 4,854.7 km² | 299,462 | 61.7 / km² |
| Vâlcea | 5,765.6 km² | 331,227 | 57.4 / km² |
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