Berești-Bistrița: population and statistics
Berești-Bistrița has a population of 2,167 (2026) across 37.7 km², or 57.5 people per km². It ranks 2,200 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −3.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,167 residents
- 37.7 km²
- 58 people/km²
Key points
Among the 93 localities in Bacău County, Berești-Bistrița ranks No. 85 by population.
Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.92 km in Berești-Bistrița, compared with an average of 3.26 km in Bacău County and 3.48 km nationally.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.00 ‰ in Berești-Bistrița, compared with an average of 0.42 ‰ in Bacău County and 1.08 ‰ nationally.
Berești-Bistrița: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (25 businesses).
Berești-Bistrița in numbers
Where is Berești-Bistrița?
Neighbouring localities
- Filipești5.8 km · 4,520
- Gârleni6.1 km · 6,972
- Racova6.6 km · 3,461
- Itești7.8 km · 1,509
- Bahna8.3 km · 3,133
- Buhuși9.8 km · 21,134
- Negri10 km · 2,551
- Săucești10 km · 5,745
All localities in Bacău County
Localities of similar size
Population of Berești-Bistrița over time
Berești-Bistrița had 2,247 residents in 2016 and 2,167 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,136 |
| 2022 | 2,114 |
| 2023 | 2,115 |
| 2024 | 2,132 |
| 2025 | 2,159 |
| 2026 | 2,167 |
Did you know?
- “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,275 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Filipești (4,520 residents), 5.8 km away.
All indicators for Berești-Bistrița
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 | Berești-Bistrița | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 29.1 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 254 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.8 ‰ | 20.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 961 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.2 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 661 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.7 ‰ | 11.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 910 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Berești-Bistrița | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.54 km | 3.43 km | 7.67 km | ranked 685 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.77 ‰ | 1.28 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 627 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 952 | 296,898 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,532 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 439.3 ‰ | 421.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,164 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 35.9 m² | 49.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,983 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.92 ‰ | 1.56 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,211 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Berești-Bistrița | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.92 km | 3.26 km | 6.17 km | ranked 971 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 7 m³ | 5,702 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 990 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Berești-Bistrița | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 26.3 ‰ | 34.3 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,848 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.85 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,807 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Berești-Bistrița | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 114 ‰ | 174 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 844 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.5% | 0.7% | 2.3% | ranked 2,890 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Berești-Bistrița | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 33.2 m³ | 25.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 981 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.32 km | 2.07 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,011 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Berești-Bistrița | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.46 ‰ | 1.61 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,666 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.46 ‰ | 0.34 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,395 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.00 ‰ | 0.42 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 2,127 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Berești-Bistrița | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 104 ‰ | 135 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,120 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.6 per 10,000 inh. | 2.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,008 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Berești-Bistrița
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 trade37 · 23.7%
- Transport and storage24 · 15.4%
- Construction20 · 12.8%
- Manufacturing15 · 9.6%
- Accommodation and food services12 · 7.7%
- Professional, scientific and technical12 · 7.7%
- Administrative and support services12 · 7.7%
- Real estate7 · 4.5%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)25 · 16.0%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)21 · 13.5%
- Specialised construction activities20 · 12.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines19 · 12.2%
- Construction of buildings14 · 9.0%
- Food and beverage service activities12 · 7.7%
- Warehousing and transport support activities8 · 5.1%
- Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing8 · 5.1%
- Civil engineering7 · 4.5%
- Real estate activities7 · 4.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Berești-Bistrița?
Berești-Bistrița has 2,167 residents (2026), ranking 2,200 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Berești-Bistrița?
Berești-Bistrița covers 37.7 km², with a density of 58 people per km².
Is the population of Berești-Bistrița growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Berești-Bistrița went from 2,247 to 2,167, a change of −3.6%.
Where is Berești-Bistrița?
Berești-Bistrița is in Bacău County. Latitude 46.717, longitude 26.833.
Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Berești-Bistrița?
In Berești-Bistrița, “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.92 km (2025), ranking 971 of 1,006 localities; the national median is 6.17 km.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Berești-Bistrița?
In Berești-Bistrița, “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.00 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,127 of 2,248 localities; the national median is 0.47 ‰.
Which localities border Berești-Bistrița?
The nearest to Berești-Bistrița are Filipești (5.8 km), Gârleni (6.1 km), Racova (6.6 km), Itești (7.8 km), Bahna (8.3 km).