Berteștii de Jos: population and statistics
Berteștii de Jos has a population of 2,891 (2026) across 135.4 km², or 21.3 people per km². It ranks 1,654 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −7.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,891 residents
- 135.4 km²
- 21 people/km²
Key points
Among the 44 localities in Brăila County, Berteștii de Jos ranks No. 21 by population.
Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants: 7 ‰ in Berteștii de Jos, compared with an average of 446 ‰ in Brăila County and 930 ‰ nationally.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 69.6 m² in Berteștii de Jos, compared with an average of 45.2 m² in Brăila County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Berteștii de Jos: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (24 businesses).
Berteștii de Jos in numbers
Where is Berteștii de Jos?
Population of Berteștii de Jos over time
Berteștii de Jos had 3,116 residents in 2016 and 2,891 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,010 |
| 2022 | 2,971 |
| 2023 | 2,956 |
| 2024 | 2,935 |
| 2025 | 2,911 |
| 2026 | 2,891 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Brăila County for “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”.
- “Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 18,968 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Victoria, 9.4 km away.
All indicators for Berteștii de Jos
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 | Berteștii de Jos | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.4 ‰ | 11.9 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 725 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.1 ‰ | 15.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 892 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.2 ‰ | 5.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,790 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.1 ‰ | 14.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,544 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Berteștii de Jos | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.30 km | 4.97 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,221 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.04 ‰ | 1.08 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,601 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,141 | 145,218 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,186 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 394.7 ‰ | 462.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,718 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 69.6 m² | 45.2 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 176 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Berteștii de Jos | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 17.3 ‰ | 34.9 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,649 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.69 ‰ | 2.25 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,789 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Berteștii de Jos | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 32 ‰ | 224 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,870 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 7.9% | 3.2% | 2.3% | ranked 341 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Berteștii de Jos | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.0 nights | 1.2 | 0.4 | ranked 1,070 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7 ‰ | 446 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 1,183 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.9 ‰ | 14.3 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 923 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Berteștii de Jos | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 29.1 m³ | 34.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,183 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Berteștii de Jos | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.35 ‰ | 1.91 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,192 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.35 ‰ | 0.45 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,040 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.69 ‰ | 0.80 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 567 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Berteștii de Jos | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 105 ‰ | 128 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,096 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,575 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Berteștii de Jos
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 trade32 · 36.4%
- Accommodation and food services14 · 15.9%
- Manufacturing8 · 9.1%
- Construction8 · 9.1%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing6 · 6.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical6 · 6.8%
- Transport and storage4 · 4.5%
- Administrative and support services4 · 4.5%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)24 · 27.3%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)18 · 20.5%
- Food and beverage service activities13 · 14.8%
- Specialised construction activities8 · 9.1%
- Construction of buildings5 · 5.7%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services4 · 4.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines4 · 4.5%
- Manufacture of food products3 · 3.4%
- Head offices and management consultancy3 · 3.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Berteștii de Jos?
Berteștii de Jos has 2,891 residents (2026), ranking 1,654 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Berteștii de Jos?
Berteștii de Jos covers 135.4 km², with a density of 21 people per km².
Is the population of Berteștii de Jos growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Berteștii de Jos went from 3,116 to 2,891, a change of −7.2%.
Where is Berteștii de Jos?
Berteștii de Jos is in Brăila County. Latitude 44.833, longitude 27.750.
Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Berteștii de Jos?
In Berteștii de Jos, “Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 7 ‰ (2025), ranking 1,183 of 1,250 localities; the national median is 200 ‰.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Berteștii de Jos?
In Berteștii de Jos, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 69.6 m² (2025), ranking 176 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Which localities border Berteștii de Jos?
The nearest to Berteștii de Jos are Victoria (9.4 km), Giurgeni (9.8 km), Gura Ialomiței (12 km), Stăncuța (14 km), Însurăței (15 km).