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București, Romania

Main town: București · Population 1,966,026 · 1,903 km²

  • Population1,966,026people · 2025Rank 1 of 42 in Romania
  • Unemployment rate3.6%share of the labour force · 2025Rank 12 of 42 in Romania
  • Average gross wage€2,068per month, gross · 2025Rank 42 of 42 in Romania
  • Manufacturing employees193,661people · 2025Rank 1 of 42 in Romania
  • GDP per head79index, EU27 = 100 · 2025Rank 9 of 42 in Romania
  • Active companies212companies · 2025Rank 1 of 42 in Romania

Trends

Unemployment rate3.6%
Average gross wage€2,068

Top sectors by employment

Employees by sector

  • Manufacture of fabricated metal products58,574
  • Manufacture of leather and related products52,348
  • Wholesale trade47,109
  • Computer programming and consultancy44,724
  • Warehousing and support activities for transportation41,467

Neighbouring regions

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  • București
  • Ilfov
  • Prahova
  • Giurgiu
  • Dâmbovița

Who else hires here

The largest employers within commuting distance of București, with 5-year headcount trends.

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10-year cost

Labour, property and tax costs of a site in București over ten years, net of state aid.

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Commute zones from București

Working-age people within 30, 45 and 60 minutes by car, on the OSM road network.

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Data as of 2025

Sources: Demo data — not real