Berzunți: population and statistics
Berzunți has a population of 5,070 (2026) across 56.0 km², or 90.5 people per km². It ranks 732 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −5.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,070 residents
- 56.0 km²
- 90 people/km²
Key points
Among the 93 localities in Bacău County, Berzunți ranks No. 35 by population.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 0.2 m³ in Berzunți, compared with an average of 25.3 m³ in Bacău County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 4.7 ‰ in Berzunți, compared with an average of 15.1 ‰ in Bacău County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Berzunți: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (27 businesses).
Berzunți in numbers
Where is Berzunți?
Population of Berzunți over time
Berzunți had 5,379 residents in 2016 and 5,070 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,262 |
| 2022 | 5,224 |
| 2023 | 5,188 |
| 2024 | 5,150 |
| 2025 | 5,113 |
| 2026 | 5,070 |
Did you know?
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,850 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Livezi, 7.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Poduri (7,688 residents), 8.3 km away.
All indicators for Berzunți
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 | Berzunți | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.7 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 3,153 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.4 ‰ | 20.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,557 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.3 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 942 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.7 ‰ | 11.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,824 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Berzunți | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.64 km | 3.43 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,653 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,990 | 296,898 | 10,177,161 | ranked 969 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 392.5 ‰ | 421.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,737 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 54.6 m² | 49.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,087 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Berzunți | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 12.6 ‰ | 34.3 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,933 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.79 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,724 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Berzunți | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 37 ‰ | 174 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,708 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.3% | 0.7% | 2.3% | ranked 3,029 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Berzunți | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 0.2 m³ | 25.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,654 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.04 km | 2.07 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,693 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Berzunți | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.20 ‰ | 1.61 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,705 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.20 ‰ | 0.34 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,651 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.00 ‰ | 0.42 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 2,127 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Berzunți | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 95 ‰ | 135 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,427 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.0 per 10,000 inh. | 2.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,630 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Berzunți
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 trade33 · 17.6%
- Transport and storage33 · 17.6%
- Construction30 · 16.0%
- Manufacturing18 · 9.6%
- Administrative and support services16 · 8.5%
- Accommodation and food services11 · 5.9%
- Real estate10 · 5.3%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing9 · 4.8%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)27 · 14.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines27 · 14.4%
- Specialised construction activities26 · 13.8%
- Construction of buildings22 · 11.7%
- Warehousing and transport support activities20 · 10.6%
- Civil engineering19 · 10.1%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)19 · 10.1%
- Food and beverage service activities10 · 5.3%
- Real estate activities10 · 5.3%
- Office administration and business support activities10 · 5.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Berzunți?
Berzunți has 5,070 residents (2026), ranking 732 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Berzunți?
Berzunți covers 56.0 km², with a density of 90 people per km².
Is the population of Berzunți growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Berzunți went from 5,379 to 5,070, a change of −5.7%.
Where is Berzunți?
Berzunți is in Bacău County. Latitude 46.400, longitude 26.633.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Berzunți?
In Berzunți, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 0.2 m³ (2025), ranking 2,654 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Berzunți?
In Berzunți, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 4.7 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,153 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Which localities border Berzunți?
The nearest to Berzunți are Livezi (7.7 km), Berești-Tazlău (7.8 km), Poduri (8.3 km), Sănduleni (8.8 km), Bârsănești (9.0 km).